Posted by Andy on July 18, 2003 at 06:16:47:
In Reply to: Laskey Helleberg vs. FC Helleberg posted by B. G. on July 17, 2003 at 19:11:41:
These are the only two mouthpieces I own. The cup of the FC is not as wide or deep as the Laskey, and is closer to a Conn Helleburg 7B, while the Laskey is closer to the standard Conn Helleburg. These references are for size comparisons only. The FC and Laskey, at least to me, play and sound much better that the Conn H's.
I play a Rudy 5/4 CC, and like the FC for lighter works without a lot of low register playing, and the Laskey for true contrabass tuba parts like the Ride or Fountains. Both MPs have beautiful sounds, and for a large MP, the Laskey is the best I have ever tried. FWIW, I switched from a Dillon M1C to the Laskey for my large MP.
Feel free to e-mail me privately if you have any specific questions.