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CSR Regular Member
Joined: 19 May 2018 Posts: 39 Location: Tennessee
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Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2019 2:30 pm Post subject: Kanstul 1525 Mouthpiece Recommendations |
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Hi,
I just bought a new Kanstul 1525 - and I'm looking for mouthpiece recommendations. I'm looking hard at the Bach 3CFL.
Currently I own a Yamaha 12F3d, Denis Wick 3FL and a Kanstul FB.
Thanks in advance! |
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Rapier232 Heavyweight Member
Joined: 16 Aug 2011 Posts: 1322 Location: Twixt the Moor and the Sea, UK
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Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2019 9:03 pm Post subject: |
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I like the Warburton range in mine. _________________ "Nearly as good as I need to be. Not nearly as good as I want to be".
Smith-Watkins Bb
Will Spencer Bb
Eclipse Flugel
Smith Watkins K2 Cornet
JP152 C Trumpet
Besson Bugle |
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CSR Regular Member
Joined: 19 May 2018 Posts: 39 Location: Tennessee
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Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2019 12:40 am Post subject: |
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Thank You Rapier232. |
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jengstrom Veteran Member
Joined: 15 Sep 2008 Posts: 427 Location: Rochester, NY
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Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2019 5:19 am Post subject: |
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I've tried the Bach 3CFL. On my 1525, there were lots of intonation issues with it. Also, the tone wasn't very good.
I have used both a GR3FL and Kanstul M-B4FL. Both improved the sound and intonation dramatically over the Bach. The Kanstul, which is a copy of a Monette piece, is a bit tubbier. It also has a large throat which, if you're not careful, can sap your energy.
If there is a GR rim you like, I recommend one of their flugel mouthpieces.
John _________________ Bach 43*
Bach 72*
Bach Chicago C
Yamaha YTR-761 D/Eb
Kanstul 1525
Bach 196 picc |
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CSR Regular Member
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Posted: Tue Jun 04, 2019 5:01 pm Post subject: |
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Thank You jengstrom!!!! |
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wiemelen Veteran Member
Joined: 08 Aug 2007 Posts: 454 Location: Belgium
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Posted: Wed Jun 05, 2019 1:29 am Post subject: |
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The GR mouthpiece is probably a good one.
I use them as main mouthpiece on my trumpet and cornet.
But they are not cheap.
I use a Curry 1,5FL on my 1525. Couldn't justify the money for a GR because I really don't use my flugel a lot.
But before trying/buying a mouthpiece, you first need to know what kind of sound you are looking for. That might help you choosing the right mouthpiece before starting a mouthpiece safari (like so many of us tend to do )
p.s. If you are interested in a GR, you could call/mail them for more info, cause there are lots of mouthpieces to choose from. They usually respond quick (Brian Scriver is active on this forum too) and they have really good and friendly customer service! _________________ Trumpet : Yamaha YTR-9335CHS + Yamaha YTR-6335H
Trumpet mouthpieces : Lotus 2L (main) + Lotus 2L2
Flugelhorn : Kanstul 1525 with Curry 1,5FL
Cornet : Conn 80a (1919) with Curry 1,5 BBC + Curry 1,5 VC + GR L66,9 #6 |
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delano Heavyweight Member
Joined: 18 Jan 2009 Posts: 3118 Location: The Netherlands
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Posted: Wed Jun 05, 2019 2:37 am Post subject: Re: Kanstul 1525 Mouthpiece Recommendations |
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CSR wrote: | Hi,
I just bought a new Kanstul 1525 - and I'm looking for mouthpiece recommendations. I'm looking hard at the Bach 3CFL.
Currently I own a Yamaha 12F3d, Denis Wick 3FL and a Kanstul FB.
Thanks in advance! |
A Yamaha 12F3d, is that a custom made one? (Yamaha don't produce the 12 rim in flügelhorn mp's nor other than standard bb's and rim shapes). |
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Flugelnut Veteran Member
Joined: 24 Jul 2004 Posts: 478 Location: The Netherlands
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Posted: Wed Jun 05, 2019 6:24 am Post subject: |
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Once upon a time, they did: in 2003 I purchased an ex-demo 12F3D from Lewington's (UK) of which they said it wasn't current even at that time.
Quite a small piece, I gave it away to someone who liked it better than I did. |
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CSR Regular Member
Joined: 19 May 2018 Posts: 39 Location: Tennessee
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Posted: Wed Jun 05, 2019 7:12 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for all of the great reply's. Right now I'm looking at the GR's and Curry's.. |
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Riojazz Heavyweight Member
Joined: 25 Dec 2006 Posts: 1015 Location: Mid-Hudson Valley, NY
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Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2019 8:40 pm Post subject: |
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As much as the mouthpiece, I found that the right taper lead pipe matters. I use a French taper on my 1525. Tests with the strobe tuner show that most notes are closer to right than with the stock lead pipe. Nothing fixes the flat Ab on the staff.
I play a GR 66 FL. The 66 rim is close to a Bach 3C.
Not sure if one can get the French taper lead pipe now from Kanstul... _________________ Matt Finley https://mattfinley.bandcamp.com/releases
Kanstul 1525 flugel with French taper, Shires Bb Destino Med & C trumpets, Schilke XA1 cornet, Schagerl rotary, Schilke P5-4 picc, Yamaha soprano sax, Powell flute. Sanborn GR66MS & Touvron-D. |
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