To answer the question about the difference from a sh to a aj helleberg, the aj helleberg is a larger, deeper mouthpiece. Buy euphonium silver brass instrument mouthpieces and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Conn mouthpieces are manufactured from high grade brass, and machinelathed to the exacting standards called for by each model design. The backbore is slightly larger, similar to a schmitt shape that opens up quicker under the throat to reduce resistance. This was the connhelleberg that arnold jacobs used the bulk of his career. His earliest metal mouthpieces were made out of brass, and they would later evolve into stainless steel. Designed by the famous tubist with the sousa band, the helleberg is wellloved for its very deep, organlike tone. Product information item weight 8 ounces product dimensions. Shop for the conn helleberg series tuba mouthpiece in gold in 7b gold plated and receive free shipping and guaranteed lowest price.
The helleberg 7b tuba mouthpiece produces a brighter tone than other tuba mouthpieces, with more volume. Nice mouthpiece but it was not clear that this mouthpiece has a bigger than standard shank so it will not fit our baritone. The mouthpiece by edgar wallace goodreads share book. Available in 2 sizes, the 120s is a deep cup and the 7b is a medium deep cup, slightly narrower as well. This is the world famous mouthpiece named after the principal tubist of the john philip sousa band. In other words, there is no one official helleberg mouthpiece. Tuba silver brass instrument mouthpieces for sale ebay. Regardless of what brass instrument you play, youll need a good mouthpiece to play on. The helleberg mouthpiece is one we discussed in the beginning as a style or model of mouthpiece. It has the same helleberg style cup shape with the same inside diameter as the 69c4 32.
Berg larsen originally made his name as a professional musician in london. The conn helleberg from the 1930s was simply a copy of one version of his mouthpieces. The helleberg series is named for august helleberg, the principal tubist in the sousa band. I play the tuba at school high school and im currently using a conn helleberg mouthpiece. In silver plate or gold plate, includes mouthpiece pouch and brush. This mouthpiece produces a sound that is clear and dark. The conn helleberg series tuba mouthpiece in silver is the most famous tuba mouthpiece in the world. Unfollow tuba mouthpiece to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Though still uncommon today, there were probably many more made than the model h. The helleberg is a strong allaround mouthpiece, but like any mouthpiece it suits some horns better than others.
Conn 120s original helleberg tuba mouthpiece, silver plated. I found this mouthpiece to be smaller in diamater rim than the ps solo. Euphonium silver brass instrument mouthpieces for sale ebay. Named after the preeminent tuba player of his time, august helleberg from the sousa band. Tuba mouthpiece recommendations bach 18 useful for smaller set ups bach 24aw conn helleberg schilke helleberg ii laske 30h best sousaphone laske 30g laske 28h denis wick 1 or 1l perantucci 44 perantucci 48 perantucci 36 perantucci 83 perantucci 63 yamaha bobo symphonic top choice 2nd choice 3rd choice. This original worldfamous mouthpiece was named after the principal tubist of the sousa band. However, neither the tuba nor the mouthpiece are mine and id like to acquire a mouthpiece. Produces a very deep organlike tone with excellent volume. If the size suits you, the goldplated mouthpiece provide by conn helleberg may be a good investment. D models have a modified hybrid cup combining the best characteristics of the helleberg and bach style cups with a standard style rim. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Conn constellation trumpet with case and two mouthpieces for restoration lqqk. Just for brass currently offers several different models of these mouthpieces. The helleberg shii is made along the same lines as the 66, 67, and standard helleberg.
Conn helleberg series tuba mouthpiece in silver silver. In 1945 he began manufacturing a variety of hard rubber clarinet and saxophone mouthpieces. Conn helleberg tubaeuphonium silver plated mouthpiece, 7b. Original worldfamous mouthpiece named after conn helleberg, the principal tubist of the sousa band. I have a buescher helleberg and another helleberg with no manufacturer printed. An excellent mouthpiece whenever a sonorous, dark tone quality of enormous volume is desirable. Tubenet view topic helleberg 5e euphonium mouthpiece.
Classic tuba mouthpiece shape in 2 sizes, made famous by john helleberg, principal tuba of the john phillip sousa band. If an internal link intending to refer to a specific person led you to this page, you may wish to change that link by adding the persons given names to the link. Berg larsen was originally known as a professional musician and reed maker in archer street london. Reviewed in the united states on september 5, 2017. All curry tuba mouthpieces are painstakingly singlepoint cnc machined top to bottom for the ultimate in consistency. Critical performance dimensions of the rim, cup, throat and backbore are computer numerically controlled using carbonsteel cutting tools that are methodically maintained for dimensional accuracy. Finished in silver plate, includes mouthpiece brush.
It is concievable that the unmarked conn helleberg from the 60s is a copy of some helleberg mouthpiece. I use a perantucci pt48 but often switch back to the helleberg for a change of pace. The schilke helleberg iif has the same rim as the helleberg shii but with a shallower bowlshaped cup to accommodate the smaller f tuba. It has the same hellebergstyle cup shape with the same inside diameter as the 69c4 32. Great mouthpiece by gene fowler goodreads share book. Ps solo is added mass,heavy weight mouthpiece which makes the helleberg feel like im holding and playing a kelly plastic mouthpiece.
Helleberg, the tubist with the john phillip sousa band, the helleberg mouthpiece is known for its very deep, organlike tone. Get the best deals on tuba silver brass instrument mouthpieces when you shop the largest online selection at. Jk mouthpieces are characterized by the great volume of sound, clear tone, and responsiveness along with the precisely calculated cup guide and back bore guaranteeing the musician longterm satisfaction. The conn helleberg is the most famous tuba mouthpiece in the world, and the conn helleberg 7b is a slightly shallowercupped version of the original. This was the conn helleberg that arnold jacobs used the bulk of his career. Tuba accessories buy accessories for tuba just for brass.
Conn helleberg tubaeuphonium silver plated mouthpiece. The helleberg euphonium mouthpiece is a classic design in a diminutive size. Conn helleberg series tuba mouthpiece in gold 7b gold plated. Also available with a shallower cup as model 7b, which produces a brighter tone with more volume. The list below consists of tuba or sousaphone mouthpiece specifications provided by manufacturers literature. So, a good general playing mouthpiece would probably be a conn helleberg 120 standard 120s, or a generic 25b. Shop for the conn helleberg series tuba mouthpiece in silver in silver standard and receive free shipping and guaranteed lowest price.
The geib model has a different cup shape the funnel shaped helleberg models providing a more brilliant sound when desired. Helleberg 170 euphonium mouthpiece 5e and more trombone. The consistency of the mouthpiece series and the precise and distinct grading within the series allow the musician to achieve. This 5e has a deep cup, medium round rim and bass shank. An allaround mouthpiece easily suitable for all types. Based on original schilke models, these new models feature larger inside diameters which are preferred by the orchestral tubist. Conn helleberg series tuba mouthpiece in gold 7b gold. He was also known for his reed making, and mouthpiece facing work. Features an active saxophone forum, buy sell trade your sax, saxophone museum, sax teachers and more.
For a complete list, consult our comprehensive mouthpiece comparison book. The model 120s mouthpiece produces excellent volume with a deep, organlike tone, while the model 7b produces a brighter tone with more volume. Harvey phillips and roger bobo 32 the growth of the university tuba and euphonium studio. Connselmer helleberg tuba mouthpiece professional quality at a midrange price. The helleberg 7b is a shallowercupped variation on the standard model. Thus, it is quite easy to put your instrument in the spotlights with this. Jessica helleberg born 1986, swedish handball player. Save on the helleberg series tuba mouthpiece in gold from conn. The conn helleberg tuba mouthpiece is the most famous tuba mouthpiece in the world. The cjh cb m contrabass medium has a medium large cup, best suited for cc and bbb tubas playing in orchestr. Mar 02, 2019 if the size suits you, the goldplated mouthpiece provide by conn helleberg may be a good investment. If it is the warburton aj, itll also be a lighter mouthpiece.
Tubenet view topic schilke helleberg and jacobs mouthpiece. Find your brass mouthpiece here and order it from kincaids is music today. It is designed with a thin, curved rim that allows players to move through the ranges of the instrument with ease. This professional quality tuba mouthpiece is named after one of the members of the famous sousa band. The most famous tuba mouthpiece in the world, it produces a very deep, organlike tone with excellent volume.
Concert series tuba mouthpieces were developed within our custom mouthpiece division. Its a mouthpiece that i think every tuba player should invest in, to be honest. The helleberg series is named for august helleberg of the sousa band, the preeminent principal tuba player of his time. Get the best deals on conn brass instruments when you shop the largest online selection at. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. If you want a helleburg mouthpiece then get the real thing, not a copy. The deep, narrow cup allows for a warm sound and requires less breathe control. Plays very well on my eflat miraphone ambassador and my wessex mighty gnome. Any brass musical instrument will respond better and produce better tone when it is used with a mouthpiece that best fits the horn and the player. Brass mouthpieces come in all kinds of sizes, but you can find them here. Its unique design gives the player a wide range, extensive dynamic control, and a dark, organlike sound.
Not too wide and not too narrow, this mouthpiece will provide volume to your tuba sounds while making you reach tones that are similar to those produced by an organ. Conn helleberg series tuba mouthpiece in gold standard. Helleberg tuba mouthpieces among the most famous tuba mouthpieces in the world is the conn helleberg. Helleberg made a different mouthpiece for every horn. In 1945, he designed and manufactured a range of ebonite mouthpieces for clarinet and saxophone which later evolved into a range made out of stainless steel for an increased lifespan.
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