Helleburg -- what did I buy?

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Helleburg -- what did I buy?

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Wait... who is Helleburg?

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The mouthpiece says HELLEBERG, but the box is spelled wrong. Counterfeit? Or did Conn-Selmer forget how to spell his name all of a sudden? :laugh:

Also, how could you even tell a real from fake mouthpiece? Because even the real Conn Helleberg only says HELLEBERG, right?


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I would have put an "h" at the end. :red:
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Is it spelled the same way on the mouthpiece?
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Spelled correctly on the mouthpiece (and otherwise, looks normal on the mouthpiece)
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Have you contacted the Cyborg directly to see if it is real, because if the mouthpiece is a real 120S, you will be assimilated. Resistance is futile.
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It doesn't matter how it is spelled. It's going to make you a legend.
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Kahn-Sellmer?
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‘ wonder if it’s a “Belmar”, or possibly a “Selman”…??

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You've got MOST of a "Hellenburg"!
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windshieldbug wrote: Thu Sep 30, 2021 9:28 am You've got MOST of a "Hellen Burg"!
Don't mention Prom Night again!! :facepalm2:
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"Helleburg" - you actually did quite well!
There's a "Hell Berg" corn tuba, sousaphone mouthpiece on sale from Japan:
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I wonder if it comes in maize?
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From further down the corn tuba ad:

[ Electronics ]

Japan Voltage : 100V
Please check your country's voltage before order. Buyer may need down transfomer to use our item,
Because most of country's voltage is higher than 100V.
Plug: TypeA
Please check your country's plug. Buyer may need exchange plug.

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