Which Trumpet for Big-Band Use ?

camelbrass · Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2003 6:56 pm Post subject:

Hi,

The classic is not a 'Meha', which is a lighter weight more open trumpet. However, any of the Kanstul Bessons are fantastic trumpets for the money and I'm sure you'll be pleased. On saying that, although you'll probably find the trumpet more than adequate for all round playing if you were specifically after a lead trumpet then I suspect that ultimately the 1s/2 may have been a better choice even though it's more expensive.

Anyway enjoy your new horn.

Regards

Trevor

Martin · Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2003 3:56 pm Post subject:

Levermann · Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2003 10:46 pm Post subject:

Dennis, welcher Händler war das ?
Strange !

trumpet_is_cool · Regular Member Joined: 25 May 2003 Posts: 37

Hmmm...Than it have no Najoom Leadpipe....On the Bill is printed :French Besson Meha Classic .462... However...
I love this Trumpet, nice bright Sound,good Response, fast Valves and in the High Register
or loud Playing incredible Sizzle (a little less as the Callichio).

From all the Horns that i played in the Shop and before this was the best (for me)
That`s more important as a Stemp

camelbrass · Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2003 5:17 am Post subject:

Hi Denis,

The FB Classics I have seen have had Classic in stylised writing on the bell. They were known as a 260 model in Europe (the Stamm was 160). The Kanstul Mehas that I have seen have a replica of the engraving on the original Meha on the bell but with less detail. It actually says MEHA on the bell..and if I remeber rightly some of the french from the original as well. Hope this helps.

Regards

Trevor

Trevor

trumpet_is_cool · Regular Member Joined: 25 May 2003 Posts: 37

Than it`s definetily the Classic 260 with .462 Bore, where was this Trumpet`s build ? Also by Kanstul ?
Have you played both Horns - Classic vs. Meha ? Are there much differences ?
Just courious....

The sound doesn`t seem classical , too bright, too much sizzle...
A Bach has for me a classical (dark) sound, or a B&S Challenger.

camelbrass · Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2003 8:42 am Post subject:

Hi there,

The Classic was made by Kanstul and is a very fine trumpet. In fact both the Classic and the Marvin Stamm are both very good horns and incredible value.

I've played both but not side by side. The Classic was a very good all-rounder and if I remember rightly the Meha was a more lightweight, open horn. In fact I think the one I played was 470 bore although I believe Kanstul made some 460 bore Mehas more recently (I may be wrong).

Rest assured you've bought a very nice trumept that will do anything you ask it. Now get practicing!! Hope this helps.

Regards

Trevor

trumpetdiva1 · Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 6:40 am Post subject:

maynard-46 · Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 7:41 am Post subject:

Within your price range and from your list.....in order of what I think you might be looking for....

The following horns have, for lack of a better term, a "normal" ML blow. Most people will adjust to these very easily....

(1) Kanstul Wayne Bergeron. I just had one out on trial. This fits your description to a 'T"! Fat and a little darker in the middle...screams with sizzle up high. Cost $1495 w/o case.

(2) Kanstul "Chicago MLP". Another great all-around horn. Cost, around $1475. Includes a Protec triple cordura bag.

If you prefer a little more resistance....

(1) Kanstul "Mariachi". This is considered a small-bore horn...but it doesn't play like one! I've owned this model for the past three years and find it to be VERY veratile and covers ALL styles of music very well. Cost $1295 w/case.

(2) Schilke S42. Solid playing horn. Here, at first, you may notice a little more resistance being that it's a true medium bore. But once you get used to it it will do EVERYTHING you're looking for...then some! Cost $1900 w/o case.

You can obtain the Kanstul horns through Tulsa Band Instruments. They have a 7-day trial period and usually keep these models in stock. Ask for Ceth. I also understand that Pick Music has a good supply, with good prices, on Kanstul
products.

WW&BW has a Schilke S42 in stock that I have personally played and it is a VERY good horn. One of the better Schilkes I've played. They have a 45 day trial policy.

Hope this helps! Good luck.

BW
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jgadvert · Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 7:59 am Post subject:

Hey:

Some really good recos here.

But why..oh why... do people still continue to recommend "their" favorite horn for everything? Give it rest man!

Charis · Regular Member Joined: 25 Mar 2003 Posts: 38

Calicchio 1s2 or Z1s3 ... fine big band horns.

Paul.Trumpet · Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2004 3:31 pm Post subject:

Getzen Eterna 900S, Stomvi Classica, Stomvi Mambo, Schilke B1, Yamaha 6335HSMV

laser high notes = lightweight bell and shallow mouthpiece

pedaltonekid · Heavyweight Member Joined: 15 Nov 2001 Posts: 1711

I would go with a Schilke B5 or B1 or X3. After those I would consider a Burbank Benge with 3 bell.
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fuzzyjon79 · Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2004 5:46 pm Post subject:

Kanstul Chicago 1001, or 1070
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dbacon · Heavyweight Member Joined: 11 Nov 2001 Posts: 8592

It depends on what sound you have in your head, what sound the rest of the section has. You sometimes need to accomodate the section you play with. If your sound is more fundamental (more lows, not so many highs) a good Lawler, Schilke, Kanstul could help you. If you have a bright sound, walk in with a Callichio to play in a section of Bachs you may stick out. Pros can make adjustments and fit in, but some less experienced players may have problems. The Kanstul Chicago has a good balance, listen carefully to your sound on whatever you choose. It can be much better to pick a horn that has the sound you want and learn to play it. Make sure the horn has a good scale, you don't want to shove pitches around because the trumpet's out of tune with itself.