Re: Helleberg?


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Posted by Steve Bloom on September 12, 2000 at 23:07:49:

In Reply to: Helleberg? posted by travis on September 12, 2000 at 22:08:50:

This is not a foolish question. For one thing, what is an "original Helleberg"? I have a number of "Helleberg" mouthpieces, some made by Conn and some made by others. Friends of mine own Conn Helleberg mouthpieces that are of a 1900-1920 design. The problem is, who can prove or disprove that any given mouthpiece that appears to be genuine is actually an "original"? Reminds me of a TUBA Journal ad about 12 years ago in which the seller claimed his Conn BBb was used in the Sousa Band and he wanted $8 grand for it. Maybe it was, but chances are against it.

Does anyone out there have any ideas on this?


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