The Turn Of The 20th Century was a marvelous time for music. The CORNET was King and BRASS BANDS ruled the day. From GILMORE to JOHN PHILIP SOUSA, it was a time of lyrical music and the Conical Nature of the CORNET made this easier than the trumpet. Fast passages with triple tonguing were the fashion and cornetist like the famous HEBERT L. CLARKE made the CORNET the premier soloist instrument.

One feature of the early CORNETS were their SHEPARDS CROOK BELLS. This did amazing things to the SOUND especially in regard to it’s NODAL POINTS. Of course the ARTISTRY is knowing How and Where to put these bends. Leave it to my father THE MASTER CRAFTSMAN to Know How to do this. His KANSTUL 1530 SIGNATURE CORNET is a Masterpiece in this regard. It is shorter than most CORNETS (only 12 3/4 inches long which is great for DIXIELAND one-handed effects over the bell) and it has 3 of these unusual NODAL BENDING SHEPARDS CROOKS for a very dark rich SOUND. There is an extremely well known AMERICAN ARTIST TRUMPETER that has recorded a whole Orchestral CD on this CORNET. We are not allowed to quote his name or CD on a public list like this but if you give us a call we would be happy to give you this information so you can hear this incredible CORNET/ARTIST PLAYER combination.

With the growth of BRASS BANDS today along with DIXIELAND, the discovery of the SOUND and CHARACTERISTICS of the CORNET is truly enjoying a real RENAISSANCE. Give Kanstul Music a call to experience for yourself the beautiful sound of the KANSTUL 1530 SIGNATURE CORNET. With our TRY BEFORE YOU BUY and LIFETIME WARRANTY you can be assured of 100% satisfaction.

To The Brass Band/Dixieland Music,

Jack Kanstul

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