Kanstul G2

annvill · Veteran Member Joined: 16 Oct 2020 Posts: 155

Hello, I'm new to this forum.
I've always played with a Bach 3C, lately I've found a low-priced Kanstul G2 mouthpiece. The sound is certainly better than the 3C, but I struggle to rise with the notes. Is there any secret? Thank you all

BobD · Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2020 10:44 am Post subject:

Do you mean you have trouble playing the high notes?

I just got a Kanstul G2 from Jack Kanstul(he still has some pieces for sale). It was a custom piece with a bit rounder rim. I was playing a Bach Corp. 7C before this and I have trouble hitting the high notes because it is is larger and deeper than my 7C.
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kehaulani · Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2020 12:45 pm Post subject:

My Kanstul G2 mouthpiece (mpc) is a god mpc. The rim is a little narrow. For me, I don't really feel it and it is insignificant for me. But it could be that the rim is having a subtle influence on you.

Is the size of your old mouthpiece the same as your G2?

When you say that you "struggle to rise with the notes", I assume you mean that you have trouble with your range?
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annvill · Veteran Member Joined: 16 Oct 2020 Posts: 155

Yes that's right, I struggle to go beyond the F last line

kehaulani · Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2020 6:44 am Post subject:

Are you aware that these two mouthpieces have different size opening?
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annvill · Veteran Member Joined: 16 Oct 2020 Posts: 155

Yes, I just want to know if I have to take my time with this mouthpiece or is it really difficult to play. Perhaps that is why it is very little used by professionals

kehaulani · Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2020 7:21 am Post subject:

IMO, if it's not widely used by professionals that doesn't mean there's something inherently wrong with it, just that there are other mouthpieces that have more favourable characteristics for that player.

There's nothing wrong with my G2, and I've had several from different makers. I just prefer the sound and feel of my present mouthpiece.

The "problem" with the G2 isn't that it's a bad mouthpiece but that it just might not be the best for you.
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annvill · Veteran Member Joined: 16 Oct 2020 Posts: 155

kehaulani · Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2020 10:00 am Post subject:

I don't mean this condescendingly, but maybe the problem is something in your technique. I've never had a range problem with the G2.
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annvill · Veteran Member Joined: 16 Oct 2020 Posts: 155

Does anyone else know this mouthpiece?

BobD · Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2020 11:08 am Post subject:

I have the Kanstul G2 and I find it hard to play up high as well. I'm used to a Bach 7C and I think the Kanstul is deeper and wider than the 7C.

I also have intonation issues with it. Again I think because I'm not used to it yet. Although I probably won't play it as I like the sound I get on the 7C better.
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JayKosta · Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2020 11:32 am Post subject:

BobD · Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2020 2:12 pm Post subject:

If the OP wants to try a 7C I have one.
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annvill · Veteran Member Joined: 16 Oct 2020 Posts: 155

One last piece of advice then I close. What trumpet do you recommend with the Kanstul G2? Something that isn't the Martin Committee. What model of Bach or Yamaha or whatever. Thanks and sorry if I bothered

delano · Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2020 2:42 am Post subject:

I never thought about searching a trumpet by a mouthpiece.

plindblom1 · New Member Joined: 12 Nov 2020 Posts: 1

Kanstul makes great copies of Bach
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Goby · Heavyweight Member Joined: 11 Jun 2017 Posts: 652

The Martin Committee is like THE trumpet to use with a Kanstul G2. Committee and Heim is the setup used by Miles Davis, Wallace Roney, and Clark Terry. You could definitely use the G2 with any horn, but the Committee is probably the perfect pair for it if you are into jazz. I would be interested to hear the G2 paired with a Bach, or really any other vintage horn.

annvill · Veteran Member Joined: 16 Oct 2020 Posts: 155

Yes, has anyone ever paired the Kantul G2 with a Bach trumpet?

annvill · Veteran Member Joined: 16 Oct 2020 Posts: 155

I've never played a Martin Committee.
It definitely works best with light bell trumpets