BLOKEPIECES

[stainlessmpman]

Hmm, wonder who the talented machinist was that did the CAD work and engraving on that sucker? He's probably too humble to step forward.

[jon112780]

Being a two piece model, is there a 'Conn Helelberg' shaped/sized rim available?











Jon "moderately interested" Schultz

[stainlessmpman]

The web site is being updated to include this model.(about two days) They are $140.

I have several rim contours and diameters of the Conn Helleberg style that can be cut on a screw rim. Additionally there are profiles I use on Loud and others that are adapable. The thread pattern on this cup is the same I use on LOUD so if you have a Loud screw rim, you can take just the underpart for a spin.

Any questions: dave@housermouthpiece.net" target="_blank" target="_blank" target="_blank

[Kevin Hendrick]

Joe, I just downloaded your flier, and opened it in OpenOffice Writer (3.1.1) -- no problems at all.

[Maurice]

Joe,

I don't use MS Office but, the file opens and looks fine on a Mac in Open Office.

[Uncle Buck]

I'd suggest you consider converting you flyers to PDF format when posting them on the Internet. It is really the only universal format for reading documents. It it is a rare thing for you, then don't bother. It's a bit of a hassle to figure out how to do it with some software, but it solves a TON of problems on the back end when people have trouble opening files.

For example: I've not really been in job-searching mode for a while now. Last time I was, though, and was asked to email a resume or something else, I made darn sure I had the document in a clean PDF file. I didn't want even a tiny chance the recipient would have trouble opening the document, or would open it in software that might monkey around with the formatting.

PDF is the safest format.

[imperialbari]

Flyer:

bloke wanted an edition of his flyer. He now has the right flyer in the right formats, and he will handle them himself. He just should remember who ordered the Symphony version back in October.

K

[Kevin Hendrick]

I'd suggest you consider converting you flyers to PDF format when posting them on the Internet. It is really the only universal format for reading documents. It it is a rare thing for you, then don't bother. It's a bit of a hassle to figure out how to do it with some software, but it solves a TON of problems on the back end when people have trouble opening files.

For example: I've not really been in job-searching mode for a while now. Last time I was, though, and was asked to email a resume or something else, I made darn sure I had the document in a clean PDF file. I didn't want even a tiny chance the recipient would have trouble opening the document, or would open it in software that might monkey around with the formatting.

PDF is the safest format.

OpenOffice has an "Export to PDF" option -- just tried it on the updated flier (the resulting file opened in Adobe Reader & looked fine).

[stainlessmpman]

To see the CAD drawings of the Bloke pieces go to:

http://www.housermouthpiece.net/symphonymodel.html" target="_blank and click ''additional images'' tab then select the drawing icon.

Dave H

[Kevin Hendrick]

To see the CAD drawings of the Bloke pieces go to:

http://www.housermouthpiece.net/symphonymodel.html" target="_blank" target="_blank" target="_blank and click ''additional images'' tab then select the drawing icon.

Dave H

Very interesting -- thank you!

[imperialbari]

[stainlessmpman]

The diagram has been corrected. The rims were labeled incorrectly..now its good to go. Thanks for pointing that out.

Dave H.

[imperialbari]

Last revision of flyer:

[iiipopes]

It's something that I developed through experimentation with a deep (but not super-deep) hybrid-shaped cup, because I was looking for a big-yet-neither-strident-nor-airy sound that "Helleberg" and "bowl" mouthpieces weren't offering to me with 4/4 and 5/4 size tubas.

Oh. You mean like a Curry D cup.

[iiipopes]

Hey, bloke -- you take teasing well. I'm glad you're developing a different contour for your mouthpieces. I also like things that are in the middle and combine positive characteristics of various models. Just as you are developing your symphony cup, I chose the D cup for the same reasons. My custom bass guitar has a low E string of a Fender and the G string of a Rickenbacker for tonal as well as ergonomic reasons. And as we all know, agriculturalists make their living on the next hybrid cash crop to combine the "best" combination of flavor, disease resistance, drought resistance, yield, etc.

Now, if it were only in a 32.5 mm instead of a 33 mm, as 33 mm is just too large a diameter for me, I'd at least give it a try. I am especially intrigued by your backbore, as I tend to play mouthpieces that have traditional throats and backbore contours to get wider "slotting." The only other mouthpiece I have played where there was a significant departure from the traditional throat or backbore was the LOUD LM-7, which with its proprietary throat to backbore transition makes the slotting, at least to my embouchure, very tight, requiring a lot of "riding throttle" on the valve slides to optomize pitch and tone. So your "reverse" taper throat intrigues me.

[stainlessmpman]

32.5mm Eh? That's why I went with screw rims. If you want a 32.5, it can be done but I'll need to know if you want the #1 or #2 rim.
DaveH

[rocksanddirt]

well...not directly related....but I've got a Blokepiece Solo #1 that I use with a 186, and I really really really like it.

and I think that bloke makes a good case for what he's trying to sell. it's not going to be the only mouthpiece you ever use, but for certain applications it's darn good.

[stainlessmpman]

I've had quite a few inquiries regarding Helleberg rims for this series. I have the profile drawings up on the web site. Go to : http://www.housermouthpiece.net/hestriforso.html and select the ''additional images" tab. Detailed descriptions will be online later on this week.
DH

[Peach]

Anyone able/willing to compare the Blokepiece Rim #1 (semi-flat) with anything from other manufacturers in contour?
Dave's graphics of the Helleberg variants help to visualise these offerings.

[iiipopes]

If anybody takes a LOUD LM-7 rim and tries it on a Symphony Am. shank underpart, please let me know what you think.

Thanks.