I bought one of these only out of curiosity. I have a mouthpiece I am happy with. A Mike Finn- Pat Stuckemeyer Solo ( MF-PS Solo).
Does anyone know anything about these ?
Here's the ebay listing : http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... K:MEWNX:IT" target="_blank
Helleberg 5E euphonium mouthpiece
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Helleberg 5E euphonium mouthpiece
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Re: Helleberg 5E euphonium mouthpiece
Who is the maker of that mouthpiece?
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Re: Helleberg 5E euphonium mouthpiece
Conn, I believe. I've heard a few military musicians use this mp before, and they had a nice sound, nothing radically different from other euph mouthpieces.
There's a previous thread here: viewtopic.php?f=2&t=25104&start=0
There's a previous thread here: viewtopic.php?f=2&t=25104&start=0
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Re: Helleberg 5E euphonium mouthpiece
Couple of threads on the 5E:
Dave Werden's forum.
tromboneforum.org
If your sound is on the bright side, it'll darken it down nicely, but if it's already fairly dark, it might be overkill.
Not sure I agree with the "seriously large" comment. It probably depends on what you're used to: I find it on the small side compared to my regular mpc (Warburton Demondrae); I'll concede that it will probably feel large compared to a 53H or 51D, though.
Dave Werden's forum.
tromboneforum.org
If your sound is on the bright side, it'll darken it down nicely, but if it's already fairly dark, it might be overkill.
Not sure I agree with the "seriously large" comment. It probably depends on what you're used to: I find it on the small side compared to my regular mpc (Warburton Demondrae); I'll concede that it will probably feel large compared to a 53H or 51D, though.
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Re: Helleberg 5E euphonium mouthpiece
My MF-PS is already a seriously deep mouthpiece . Looks like I'll be letting this one go really quick as there is doesn't seem to be much to be curios about now .
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Re: Helleberg 5E euphonium mouthpiece
Here's a side by side comparison of the Helleburg to 3 others . In order from left to right are : Gardinelli SYM-T,MIKE FINN -Pat Stuckemeyer SOLO, LOUD LM-27, Helleburg 5E.
I found this mouthpiece to be smaller in diamater (rim) than the PS SOLO. Approx. 25.30 mm. The LOUD and Giraginelli were about the same. PS SOLO is 26.30 mm . Bowl is very deep and a bit funnel shape .
PS SOLO is added mass,heavy weight mouthpiece which makes the Helleberg feel like I'm holding and playing a KELLY plastic mouthpiece.
Overall it played with a very nice bright sound that I liked very much. Nice little mouthpiece.
I gave this to Mike Finn to try for a week. Maybe he'll post his thoughts on the actual measurements and opinions here. Maybe he'll be producing some of own soon !
I found this mouthpiece to be smaller in diamater (rim) than the PS SOLO. Approx. 25.30 mm. The LOUD and Giraginelli were about the same. PS SOLO is 26.30 mm . Bowl is very deep and a bit funnel shape .
PS SOLO is added mass,heavy weight mouthpiece which makes the Helleberg feel like I'm holding and playing a KELLY plastic mouthpiece.
Overall it played with a very nice bright sound that I liked very much. Nice little mouthpiece.
I gave this to Mike Finn to try for a week. Maybe he'll post his thoughts on the actual measurements and opinions here. Maybe he'll be producing some of own soon !