Kanstul 1503 vs Getzen 3051 - battle of the 72 bell clones

Paul.Trumpet

can anybody comment on the kanstul 1503 vs the getzen 3051 trumpets?

which has the better high register?
which has the most volume?

thanks!

still_fiddlin · Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2006 4:18 pm Post subject:

I played both about a year ago. My fuzzy recollection is that they played pretty similarly. I'm not a high-register guy, so can't help you there. Don't see how you could go wrong with either one, but you need to play each to decide.

Paul.Trumpet · Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2006 4:37 pm Post subject:

Thats why I'm posting on here - I can't get a 1503 to try out.
I'd have to import one from PC King.

I can get a 3051 to try though...
but the Getzen claims to have a "heavy gold brass bell" and the Kanstul is a normal weight yellow brass.

Currently play a B&S Elaboration 3178/2 (72 bell) and GR Tech 66Q* (like C* cups, large backbore). Looking for more edge without losing too much of the broad, warm 72 bell sound. Shallower mouthpieces don't work for me.

All the Bach 72's I tried were not as good as this top of the line B&S. Only a good 37LR was worth considering.

If all I had to do was practise at home the 3178 would be fine but its too nice sounding and I cannot hear myself over 2 saxophones and 300 people singing. DO I need a microphone and amplifier or another trumpet?????