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Lower pitch, longer soundwaves, better projection. Also, Kanstul G bugles as well as Kanstul Bb/F marching brass are built better and resonate better.

You have obviously not played one recently. Or you might offer an example of why they have "really fallen behind". The Marine Drum & Bugle corps is the most active (daily performances, tens of thousands of miles of travel annually) corps by far. Their horns are replaced every few years (about six to ten) because of extremely hard use. As for a corps rotating their horns every couple of years, that's because the manufacturer is utilizing the corps as a sales outlet.

Thank you for including Kanstul. Not surprisingly, Kanstul has few votes. As sales manager, the answer was obvious to me: not many people here are familiar with the brand, or simply have never played one. As a small company, we have fewer resources for marketing our brand, so we are not as recognizable as our competition. As well, we have never participated in any sponsorship / endorsement programs, therefore not as many bands or corps play our horns. And until recently, we have been perceived as being more expensive than other brands. I think that if you ask students and members who have actually played Kanstul marching horns you'd find that, overwhelmingly, they prefer Kanstul over other brands. If you ask brass caption heads and techs who have stood in front of Kanstul horns, they would tell you that they prefer Kanstul for better projection and quality of sound. If you ask techs and repairmen about Kanstul horns, they will tell you that they are the best built in the industry. If you ask directors and boosters who purchase Kanstul horns, they would tell you that they last longer and have lower maintenance costs - because Kanstul horns are built right and are built to last. Also, our pricing is unchanged since 2009. Remember that King, Yamaha, Jupiter, Dynasty, Blessing and anyone else in this game all owe their designs to Zig Kanstul, who has been the innovator in marching brass since his days at Olds. Finally, I have been playing Kanstul marching brass (and bugles) since the early '80's - decades before I began working for Zig. I have worked with a number of bands and corps over the years and have seen and played all of these horns at trade shows. I say with confidence that Kanstul horns are very likely the best available.

TAMA MARCHING PERCUSSION ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH HORN MAKER KANSTUL MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Bensalem – Just as the dust was starting to settle on Tama’s auspicious 2011 entry into the marching percussion market, the drum builder has unleashed another surprise: Tama Marching Percussion has announced it will join forces with the venerable marching brass company Kanstul Musical Instruments. “We worked with numerous band directors during the development of our marching percussion line,” says Tama USA product manager Charlie Hayashi. “They were the ones who first suggested that a partnership with a quality brass manufacturer would be helpful, in terms of the school bid process. We kept that in mind as the next step after launching.” The link to Kanstul was drum master Tom Float, who in collaboration with visionary Tama leader Ken Hoshino, developed Tama Marching Percussion’s innovative drum products. Knowing both Kanstul and Hoshino, Float saw the strong potential in an introduction, based on their similarities. Both Ken Hoshino and Zig Kanstul had developed reputations for being as strong a guiding force on the shop floor as they are in the conference room. Located in Anaheim, California, one mile east of Disneyland, Kanstul launched Kanstul Musical Instruments in 1981. Before that, his lifelong dedication to creating fine brass instruments had led him to the position of Vice President of Manufacturing for C.G. Conn, and previous to that as superintendent in charge of R&D for F.E. Olds. Tama’s Charlie Hayashi voices the company’s excitement about the new relationship: “Our commitment to combining groundbreaking hardware with great sounding drums has made the marching percussion industry sit up and take notice. Our partnership with Kanstul will make our collective products an easy choice for band directors.” The drum company states its mission as: “Tama is applying its four decades of high-quality drum-making expertise to the marching drum market. We intend to serve marching percussion artists by solving the design problems left unaddressed by the status quo equipment makers. These solutions will maximize the drummer's comfort, safety, and performance, contributing to a richer performance experience.”

The Kanstul Model 295 is considered the very best available. It's got an authentic euphonium sound, superb intonation and balanced construction. The University of Texas Longhorn Band features 25 of these.

I hope you guys are planning to replace them with KANSTUL marching brass. According to our latest market research, Kanstul is up to hundreds of dollars less per horn than King or Yamaha! Yes, I know that sounds like an auto insurance commercial, sorry. Check it out: Marching baritones, for example

The famed "Hellcats" at West Point use Kanstul regulation bugles in G (with a custom slide to F). We make scores of regulation bugles in G and Bb for the all-volunteer members of Bugles Across America. We've also been called upon to make bugles for the US Fish and Wildlife Service Honor Guard, and for the national touring company of the hit Broadway show War Horse.

You don't know your history =) Zig Kanstul ran the factory at F.E. Olds where the first quality bugles were made. He designed the first upright-valve bugles, and built the famous "American Command" bugles while at Benge, which later became the template for King bugles. Zig began building bugles under his own name in the late '80's. At one time five of the top six drum corps all played Kanstul bugles, and the Blue Devils won something on the order of nine high brass titles with Kanstul horns. Kanstul Musical Instruments still builds G bugles, and has built a set of custom bugles for the US Marines Drum & Bugle Corps. It appears that bugles whose lineage can be traced to Zig might be affectionately referred to by some as "Kanstul", even some P/R horns. All modern marching brass (Dynasty, King, Jupiter, Yamaha) can be traced directly to Zig's designs. On another note, many Olds, King and Kanstul bugles available on the used market can be repaired and refurbished fairly inexpensively here at the Kanstul factory in Anaheim. Regards,

That is quite obscure, sorry. I never would have known that. Mine was a fairly common internet reference known as "Fixed That For You". Carry on!

Maybe I should have put it this way: If you contact Dynasty, what is the estimated lead time for a G bugle? It would not surprise me if you would be quoted several months to a year or more. I'm certain, however, that were one to order a single horn or even a set from Kanstul that the estimated lead time is only a matter of a few weeks. Kanstul is willing to build G bugles for those who want them. We still build them in California and parts are still readily available.

It might be interesting to note that the manufactures responsible for "brainwashing" the music educators no longer (or did not ever) make G bugles. There is no need to throw out obsolete tooling - keeping track of unused or rarely-used tooling is important, however. Manufacturing these parts in small quantities is expensive. Kanstul is now the only manufacturer still willing to make G bugles.

Last night on Jeopardy, the answer was "In marching band, the mellophone takes the place of this "national" instrument", to which the correct response was "What is the French horn?". It was nice to see the word "mellophone" on tv. Zig Kanstul made the mellophone and marching French horns what they are today!

Kanstul is not equipped to service your chrome-plated Ultratone. FTFY

WRONG!! =) Kanstul has held their marching brass / bugle prices firm since 2009. Not only that, the MAP ("minimum advertised price") is extremely competitive with Yamaha and King - It's my job to keep it that way! What Kanstul horns do - play in tune with themselves and others. Project better. The offer better response, balance, intonation, construction, and value. What Kanstul (the company) doesn't do - sponsor corps, give away instruments, compromise quality. Kanstul horns are still built in the USA, in Anaheim California. All the best,

Zig Kanstul, being from North St. Paul, had hoped to make it to ITG this year but it looks as though he'll remain at the factory working on several exciting new (non-trumpet) projects. Nevertheless, Kanstul Musical Instruments will be represented well by yours truly. We'll be bringing a broad selection of our fine instruments, and we've just finalized the list: Bb Trumpets 1500 1500-A 1600 1601 1537 1001 (our famous MLP) 1070 991 (the "Kannstellation", as some call it!) X Model (first appearance at ITG!) C Trumpets 1510 The venerable copper bell model 1410 C-Bb Convertible "The Conservatory Model" - New! Harmony Trumpets 1523 Eb/D Tuning bell model 923 Eb/D Long bell model 920 Bb/A Piccolo Flugelhorns 1525 (The "Signature") 1025 (The "Chicago") Cornets 731 1530 Unique / Specialty 1088 Bass Trumpet Model 150 Soprano Trombone (some call it a slide trumpet, but this is no novelty horn!) - New! Regulation Bugle in G and Bb (first time at ITG!) Ceremonial Bugle in G (first time at ITG!) Now the trunks are packed, but there might be room for something else, especially if there is a $pecial reque$t... Let us know right away! What about mouthpieces? We weren't planning to bring any unle$$ there is intere$t. Looking forward to seeing you there!

It looks as though we'll be bringing our five new tuba models: 4/4 BBb top action and front action 4/4 Eb top action and front action 4/4 CC front action our most popular marching tuba, the 5/4 convertible our famous marching brass several of our outstanding Bb trumpets including the new X Model several of our outstanding trombones our new bass trumpet perhaps one of our new concert French horns Come see us at TMEA in booths 3341 - 3343! Don't forget your mouthpiece!

Thank you for the mention of our trombones. It's true, we don't offer "bulk deals", but I think you'd find that the other companies can no longer afford to either. Sponsorships / endorsements are drying up as the economy changes. On a horn-by-horn basis, however, we compare quite favorably. Remember, Kanstul is a small company. We don't have the marketing power to promote a drum corps, nor to sponsor anyone with a set of horns. The larger companies can offset the price of horns by selling other lines such as percussion or woodwind products. What we do offer is the best horn on the market.

It's hard to say which are the "best brass instruments" but here are some of the bragging rights Kanstul has earned: Zig Kanstul's designs and innovations have been around for decades from the Olds bugles, to King to the horns built under his own name. Zig's designs have been copied by every manufacturer. Before the advent of Bb marching brass in DCI, five of the top six corps all played Kanstul G bugles. The Blue Devils won many championships and high brass titles with our bugles. The 3rd Infantry "Old Guard" Fife and Drum Corps performs on custom built single valve bugles from Kanstul. The US Marines Drum and Bugle Corps, the most widely traveled military band in the country, performs on two valve G bugles by Kanstul. The US Naval Academy performs on Kanstul G bugles. The only contrabass trombone produced in the USA - now widely used in orchestras and ensembles around the world. Recently three were used on the Danny Elfman soundtrack to Tim Burton's new film "Alice In Wonderland" Recently recreated the original JW York and Sons tubas last built in 1939. Principal tubists from major orchestras have all given glowing endorsements (more info to be released soon. sorry, our website is a bit behind). World class herald trumpets in five voices - Eb Soprano, Bb Melody, Bb Tenor, G Bass and Bb Bass - used by the US Army Band "President's Own" in Washington, DC. The only compensating system euphonium built in the USA, widely used by players on both sides of the Atlantic, from USAF Concert Band to the Foden's Brass Band in the UK Trumpets, cornets and flugelhorns used by the top artists and professionals in the industry - including many who endorse other brands! Zig Kanstul built trumpets for Herb Alpert, Rafael Méndez and Harry James, and Zig's trumpets are "the sound" you know from Earth, Wind & Fire, Tower of Power and The Tijuana Brass. A piccolo trumpet that, since its introduction, is coming to be recognized as the new standard. A new bass trumpet with better intonation, response and more open feel than the Bach. As well, ours are only about four to six weeks in production, unlike other brands, which can be months out. Professional trombones that have found their way into the hands of players in orchestras and studios around the world. Kanstul is a supplier to the industry, and has made parts, horns and provided services for everyone in North America except Yamaha and Cannonball. If you've never played a Kanstul, come see us at TMEA next month and try one!

Hello all, Kanstul is introducing new tubas at the TMEA this year and we invite you to come play them. From our press release: "The sound of the J.W. York and Sons tubas has finally been reproduced to a never before imagined degree of exactness of tone and timbre in a modern day instrument." The new tubas include two BBb models (top action and a five valve front action) two EEb models (same choices) and a gorgeous 4/4 CC tuba, any of which will fill any size concert hall. We're told by some of the top players in the nation that these are the best tubas they've ever played!! Come down and try them. TMEA runs from Thursday February 11th to Saturday the 13th, and our display is located in booths 3341 - 3343. all the best, Charles Hargett Sales & Marketing Manager Kanstul Musical Instruments

Hi Dave, The best information can be had at Tubenet, as Steve Ferguson has played these and been a part of the development. I'm just the salesman! Seriously, while these are based on the famous JW York and Sons tubas, they are built with Zig Kanstul know-how and a modern understanding of metallurgy and consistent manufacturing techniques. We'll be posting new info soon on our website - specs, pricing, and some beautiful new pictures! As well, we'll have quotes of endorsement from tuba luminaries...high praise for these new tubas. All the best,

Hello all! Those of you who are going to NAMM should come check out the new Zigmant Kanstul tubasl! That's right! There will be BBb and Eb top- and side action tubas, with the long sought-after sound of the famous J.W. York and Sons tubas. We've already received endorsements from heavies in the tuba world (announcements coming soon!). We're calling it "The Return of the Great American Tuba"!!

I also want to point out that Kanstul has not raised the prices of their marching brass since 2008! That's one myth busted!

quick FYI: Kanstul will be at NAMM, showing off several new concert tubas (based on the legendary JW York BBb, CC and Eb!) and several new concert French horns, including the only compensating double horn made in the USA!

The Kanstul Model 955 Marching Trombone, aka "Flugelbone", is a popular instrument, combining the versatility of the valve trombone with the warmth and projection of a large bore flugel horn. This instrument was originally designed by Zig Kanstul for King as the "Flugabone", and later refined for sale under his own name. Sadly, King discontinued this instrument a number of years ago but the Kanstul version is quite popular. Leonhard Paul of Mnozil Brass often plays an old beat-up King flugabone during performances, and Zig Kanstul made one for Francis Ford Coppola a few years ago. It's great for jazz, dixieland, big band, and it's a nice change of color for brass ensembles of any size. I've also heard it referred to as "the poor man's bass trumpet". All the best,

Having followed this thread from the beginning, I see one recurring piece of misinformation: many people think that Kanstul horns are pricey. This is not the case. A quick visit to Woodwind & Brasswind's website told me what I already knew: Kanstul prices are comparable to - and in the case of marching baritones - actually lower than King or Yamaha. Perhaps this perception stems from the fact that Kanstul does not offer endorsements or sponsorships to bands or corps. We are a small company and simply cannot afford to play that game, but what we do offer are the best marching horns available, at competitive prices. Based on some statements I've read here, I wouldn't be too far off the mark in saying that most visitors to this forum have little to no experience playing a Kanstul. I urge every one of you to find one and compare it to the Dynasty, Yamaha, King or Jupiter your band already owns. I think you'd find that Kanstul marching brass offers better construction, intonation, response, balance and ability to blend almost across the board. Your mileage may vary, of course. Further, when you do find that Kanstul horns are better than what your program currently uses, I urge you to talk to your director and your boosters to acquire them. One last reminder: Zig Kanstul is the father of all modern marching brass, period. His superior designs and improvements to marching instruments since his days with Olds, and later King, are undeniable.