Kelly Mouthpieces - Kelly berg

ken k · Post by **ken k** » Mon Dec 13, 2004 10:16 pm

Howdy fellow tubenetters,
I went to NYC for tubachrstmas Sunday and couldn't believe the number of Kelly mouthpieces being used. I would estimate perhaps 100 people (out of 450) were using one. This got me thinking about tryiong one. I actually bought a used 18 from someone here on the tubenet awhile ago but I thought perhaps I would try the Kellyberg. How does this model campare to the Conn or the Schilke Helleberg?

I just bought my son a purple trombone 12C from Kelly for $11! It was a discontinued color so it was half price. I figured what the heck, It will make a nice stocking stuffer for Christmas and after all he's in 6th grade he might get a kick out using it.

ken k

Leland · Post by **Leland** » Mon Dec 13, 2004 10:35 pm

The Kellyberg compares very well to the Conn Helleberg. Plays remarkably similarly, and the plastic's inability to steal heat from your lips make it very livable. I've been using mine since February, and in all kinds of weather (and indoor non-weather).

There's a few threads already floating around here, too.

Kevin Hendrick · Post by **Kevin Hendrick** » Tue Dec 14, 2004 1:24 am

Mine arrived a week and a half ago, and I've played two concerts on it already (got some very favorable comments on both the sound and appearance). I've used a Conn Helleberg for over 30 years, and the only differences I've noticed with the Kelly are increased condensation (easily handled, as schlepporello noted above) and the warmth of the material. It's nice to be able to warm up a winter-chilled horn without getting frostbit lips! I'm looking forward to using it for TubaChristmas.

Doug@GT · Post by **Doug@GT** » Tue Dec 14, 2004 1:31 am

I'll agree with what was said above. Warm, comfrotable,a little wet. Plays just like a normal Conn Helleberg.

The shank, however, is just a tad smaller--the Kellyberg sits a little further in the leadpipe. This was actually an unexpected blessing for me because all my previous tuning problems mysteriously disappeared.

Doug "free from slide pulling on high F and D"

ken k · Post by **ken k** » Tue Dec 14, 2004 4:41 pm

I have a funky helicon I play in my new orleans style brass band (Nasty 9), I was just thinking of a wild color to use. What do you think? Has anyone used a glow in the dark? Do they really work?

k-

Kevin Hendrick · Post by **Kevin Hendrick** » Wed Dec 15, 2004 2:06 am

schlepporello wrote:
LV wrote:
schlepporello wrote: Just remember to buy a green one in time for St. Patty's Day so them wimmen won't go and pinch yer butt.
You say that like it's a bad thing...
Some of 'em around here, once they get started, they cain't stop.

And your point would be ... ?