Improvements to Conn 7B MP?

Dave Y · Post by **Dave Y** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 1:28 pm

I've noticed that there are a lot of moutpieces that claim to be improvements to the Conn Hellerberg moutpieces, and I was wondering if anyone knew how these mouthpieces are better?

I want to know because it has been recommended that I switch off my Conn 7B to a newer model mouthpiece, like the Laskey 30H or Floyd Cooley Helleberg, and maybe some info will help pick the right MP sonner, rather than going through several 'experiments.'

Thanks in advance for the advice!

Dave Y

tubaman5150 · Post by **tubaman5150** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 2:01 pm

If your using a 7B, the Cooley mouthpiece would be a good choice. It has much more open sound than a normal 7B with lots of core to the sound. I think it has a more rounded rim too.
The Laskey 30H is an improvement on a Shilke Helleberg II, which is a different animal than the Conn Hellebergs. It is closer to the larger Conn than a 7B.

MartyNeilan · Post by **MartyNeilan** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 6:11 pm

Another vote for the Floyd Cooley piece as a worthy successor to the 7B.

ZACH336 · Post by **ZACH336** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 9:49 pm

How about the gw Matanuska mp?