Wessex Eb Helicon - Deed I Do (play-along video)

This is a demo of how the helicon might sound with a hot jazz band. The bass line is very simple and root-centric recorded in one take. Not much creativity with alternate or leading notes.
Chain:
Audio Technica AT4040
Scarlet Solo Interface
Audacity
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Hungary Hot Jazz Band

[@TexasBarnRats]

Okay...that was fun! That helicon sounds "crisper" than a tuba. I really like it.

[@buffalobillh]

Thanks. I really like it, too. Clean and clear (well… as much as I can make it that way).

[@hakunakahuna]

Very nice sound. Thank you for that!

[@buffalobillh]

Thanks. The sound makes it enjoyable to play. Glad you like it!

[@thetravelinpenshow9620]

Choice playing...and great sounding horn!

[@buffalobillh]

You’re too kind. It’s fun to play, for sure!

[@windinhishairJ3]

I like the heck out of that sound. Keep it up.

[@buffalobillh]

Thanks. I like it better than sousaphone sound. In most cases anyway.

[@trumpetom1359]

Great sounding horn and great playing!!!
Thanks for all of your videos. It's very interesting seeing and hearing all these different tubas.

[@buffalobillh]

Thanks. Glad you like them!

[@marcespi6110]

I'm sure it's a combination of horn and player but it sounds great.👍🏿

[@buffalobillh]

Thanks. It really is easy to play.

[@benjamindavis4130]

Very nice 👍🏼

[@buffalobillh]

Thanks!

[@jomarluke]

"Not much creativity with alternate or leading notes." until that guitar solo came in, then my dude ripped it.

[@jgfairman]

Well done! Loved this!

[@buffalobillh]

Thanks. You are very kind!

[@kevinc6536]

Man you rock that thing.

[@buffalobillh]

Thanks. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Just trying to honk a little!

[@JohnSzkutko]

First viewer of this video!!!! Not a bad sound that horn Bill, I like it.

[@buffalobillh]

Thanks, John. Dang, you’re quick!

[@JohnSzkutko]

@@buffalobillh Right time, right place Doc! LMAO

[@buffalobillh]

@@JohnSzkutko
I hear ya. Nice work if you can get it!

[@nightcactus5850]

Sounds great!

[@buffalobillh]

Thanks!

[@semarcus1]

Sounds great, Bill!

[@buffalobillh]

Thanks, Steve!

[@JoeOrsak]

Get it Bill!

[@buffalobillh]

I’m working at it!

[@sabbatanieros]

Grate work, bravo!

[@buffalobillh]

Thank you!

[@AeolusIICB]

Real nice, daddy-0

[@buffalobillh]

Groovy, man!

[@fjalar79]

What is your overall feeling for the Wessex helicon? Would you pick it up for a gig or rather a Sousaphone?

[@buffalobillh]

The Wessex Helicon is very easy to play. I like the sound better than sousaphone for most things. It is very responsive and easy to get around on. Intonation is good. I intend to use it on gigs when we start playing more. Unless a sousaphone was specifically required, I’ll play the helicon (btw, I don’t intend to buy a sousaphone). If I needed a helicon with a broader/deeper sound, I might use the Wessex CC or BBb helicon or possibly some other brand.

[@NickRosaci]

Wow! Love the sound of this horn! What mic you using?
I'd love their BBb helicon. Guess when I can afford such a vanity purchase.

[@buffalobillh]

Audio Technica AT4040
Save your dough, bro. I’m glad I did. It was worth the wait. I tried the CC a couple times - very nice. I bet the BBb is solid, too. And not as expensive as the CC.

[@kypiper]

I'm assuming that its a not compensating instrument when your pulling slides for 1-3 valve combos?

[@buffalobillh]

You are correct. It is not a compensating instrument.

[@Ruigekerel]

Where did you get those finger buttons?

[@buffalobillh]

They are titanium buttons and stems made by Martin Wilk.