Kanstul 700 VS Jupiter 660

trumpethead · Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 1:36 am Post subject: Kanstul 700 VS Jupiter 660

Please, can anyone offer their opinion and preference between these two trumpets?! Kanstul 700 VS Jupiter 660.

I am familiar with the Jupiter and it plays well for what it is, but have no way to try the other without buying first.

Living here in Australia becomes incredibly difficult when it comes to trying/comparing horns.

Your help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Peter Uppman
Melbourne

lmf · Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 7:05 am Post subject:

Can't imagine a Jupiter horn being better than Kanstul, though the price of the Jupiter is probably less.

Best wishes,

Lloyd

B_Starry · Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 7:37 am Post subject:

I bought a Jupiter 606 MRL for one of my students, and have played it a bit (about an hour). I've also tested a Kanstul 700 (side-by-side with a Getzen 700S), when helping another student decide on a new horn.

I'd say - based in this very limited comparison - that the Kanstul would be better if you're talking about the bottom-run "plain" Jupiter 600L. However, the rose-brass bell version and the monel pistons along with the silver plating of the other versions may tip the scale in favor of the Jupiter, depending on price.

See this chart:
http://www.jupitermusic.com/jbi_instruments.aspx?cId=24&lId=2&sId=1#

Is the Kanstul you are looking at silver? Which Jupiter? What are the prices?

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trumpethead · Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 3:01 pm Post subject:

B_Starry · Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 1:46 am Post subject:

If the Kanstul costs twice as much as the Jupiter, then I'd personally go with the Jupiter ... unless you're talking $300 vs $150. ($800 vs $400 is an easy call in favor of the cheaper Jupiter, IMO, unless money is no object.)
What's the intended use and who will be playing this horn? Your profile reads "pro musician", so it's not for you, right?
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trumpethead · Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 1:24 pm Post subject:

AlanC · Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 4:45 am Post subject:

The Kanstul 700 was on my new horn shortlist along with Yamaha 4335 and Stomvi Forte. At the time (about a year ago) price here in Oz was comparable on all 3. I chose the Stomvi as it played better for me. Bearing in mind that as a rank amateur, I'm closer to the opposite end of the trumpeteering spectrum, I'd still suggest having a look at the Stomvi.