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sungfw · Post by **sungfw** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 8:50 pm

the elephant wrote:Yes, I agree with Ralph. The TROLL mouthpiece is an excellent one, possibly the best ever. But I try hard to avoid such blanket statements as "best ever" or "great for everyone" when discussing equip,ent. Remember, BigDog, that your mileage may vary from all of ours (especially if you happen to have a World Class Sound).

When ordering, just remember to specify whether you want the American or the European shank.

http://www.TROLLMouthpieces.com

And whether you want a left-hand or right-hand model.

eupher61 · Post by **eupher61** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 9:42 pm

dude, that Troll mouthpiece was the gas. I never played so high and fast and loud as with that mouthpiece, on my 40K it was all I could do to back off to mm208 on Carnival of Venice, in the Trumpet range.

People had to cover their ears, it was so loud.

Tubaing · Post by **Tubaing** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 11:07 pm

bigdog90210 wrote:what is the best mouthpiece ever for tuba?

Original Conn Helleberg. I've heard some rumor that they play perfectly on their own!

The Jackson · Post by **The Jackson** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 11:11 pm

Tubaing wrote:
bigdog90210 wrote:what is the best mouthpiece ever for tuba?
Original Conn Helleberg. I've heard some rumor that they play perfectly on their own!

Yes, I have heard those rumors, as well! I believe it was on the TubaNet...

iiipopes · Post by **iiipopes** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 11:27 pm

I am not worthy in my playing ability to fully utilize a TROLL brand mouthpiece. I have to stick with the rather conventional mouthpieces in my signature.

SplatterTone · Post by **SplatterTone** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 11:31 pm

There was in production, for a brief period of time, that mouthpiece that doubled as an enema bag nozzle. Now that's handy!!

SplatterTone · Post by **SplatterTone** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 11:42 pm

And if you call within the next 10 minutes, we'll include the bong for free.

Tubaing · Post by **Tubaing** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 11:46 pm

bigdog90210 wrote:what is the best mouthpiece ever for tuba?

These! Buy 'em all!
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BriceT · Post by **BriceT** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 12:22 am

If there was a "best mouthpiece ever" then I guess everyone would be playing it.

Tom Holtz · Post by **Tom Holtz** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 1:46 am

Kevin Hendrick · Post by **Kevin Hendrick** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 3:23 am

SplatterTone wrote:There was in production, for a brief period of time, that mouthpiece that doubled as an enema bag nozzle. Now that's handy!!

Ah, yes, that was the "Shy-C-Tone", wasn't it? Interesting slogan in their ads: "This sound needs an enema!"

jbaylies · Post by **jbaylies** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 6:59 am

TubaRay · Post by **TubaRay** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 8:38 am

Tubaing wrote:
bigdog90210 wrote:what is the best mouthpiece ever for tuba?
Original Conn Helleberg. I've heard some rumor that they play perfectly on their own!

I must have purchased a defective one. Mine makes a lot of mistakes, and doesn't always play with a world class sound.

Kevin Hendrick · Post by **Kevin Hendrick** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 10:11 am

TubaRay wrote:
Tubaing wrote:
bigdog90210 wrote:what is the best mouthpiece ever for tuba?
Original Conn Helleberg. I've heard some rumor that they play perfectly on their own!
I must have purchased a defective one. Mine makes a lot of mistakes, and doesn't always play with a world class sound.

They may have shipped you an "extra crispy" one by mistake -- I tried one of those once, and the sound was definitely crunchy!

MartyNeilan · Post by **MartyNeilan** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 10:33 am

Kevin Hendrick wrote:They may have shipped you an "extra crispy" one by mistake -- I tried one of those once, and the sound was definitely crunchy!

Your sound is too crunchy?
You probably had your tuba turned up to 11, then.

kingrob76 · Post by **kingrob76** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 10:43 am

Tom Holtz wrote:something funny....

You ain't right, dude.

lgb&dtuba · Post by **lgb&dtuba** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 12:43 pm

I heard Kelly will soon have a lexan KellyTROLL mouthpiece in a brand new color!

OldsRecording · Post by **OldsRecording** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 1:59 pm

I, for one, would suggest the sainted Conn Helleberg, but made of depleted uranium. Brass is, like, soooooooo passe.

ken k · Post by **ken k** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 3:51 pm

lgb&dtuba wrote:I heard Kelly will soon have a lexan KellyTROLL mouthpiece in a brand new color!

Yes and then they are going to make it in Stainless steel also.....the SS TROLL....

k

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