The Lowdown on Kanstul piccolo trumpets

[Lawler Bb]

Hey everyone,

I am researching piccolo trumpets, and would like more information about Kanstul's piccolo trumpets. I am interested in the Custom Class and Signature models, and would like to know if any one has any experience with these. Also, where is a great place to buy Kanstul, since there aren't any dealers around my area.

Thanks

[Tootsall]

I don't know where you are located, but I believe that Springfield Music Supply is a Kanstul dealer, as is Priscilla King of King Music in Pennsylvania. If you're west cost, then Jack Kanstul is the obvious choice. Not sure if Music123 is carrying the pics or not. You'd have to email them.

[trumplyr]

Rayburn Music, Boston. Ask for Lee.

[JACKKANSTUL]

The piccolo trumpet is one of the hardest trumpets to make. That is because it is pitched one octave higher than a regular Bb trumpet and is smaller so has more resistance. The wave lenghts are closer together up that high so if you are a little off you are way off. Not to mention the smaller overall size makes the bore tighter. Remember the smaller they get in a brasswind the harder it is to play because of the resistance. Thanks to Kanstul this becomes easier. There are basically two models to choose from. The Custom Class which is modeled after a Schilke P-54 which set the standard in the industry. Many players say they prefer the slotting of the Kanstul and ease of playing better than the Schilke. However you will have to decide this for yourself. I keep them in stock for just that occasion. Now comes the new standard. The signature. Six years in the making and well worth the wait. Bernie Adelstein was heard to remark that it just soars! However again you must be the judge as you will be the one doing the playing and not Bernie. But this is no problem as I keep it in stock and offer a "free trial" so you are guaranteed of being 100% satisfied. Which ever model you choose you are sure to be a happy player as both are excellent instrument. You will look like this after you play... ;D and not this....

To the music

Jack Kanstul

[Lawler Bb]

Thanks for the info everyone, especially Jack. It's awfully nice to obtain information right from the makers/dealers.

What exactly makes the Signature "soar"? And how did you get three keys to work well on one horn? I have played many trumpets made to swtich between two keys, and even then some things are questionable. That said, I haven't played a Kanstul.

Also, does Kanstul make any piccolos that are similar to the Benge piccolos of the 1970s? I have played one of those and really enjoyed it. In fact, it plays best for me except for the Scherzer 8112.

Thanks again.

Lawler Bb