Ever heard the saying,” Good Things come in Small Packages?” Nothing could be truer when it comes to the KANSTUL 905 POCKET TRUMPET. Weighing in at just 2 lbs. 9 1/2 in. it has to be the smallest instrument my father makes. But don’t let it’s small size fool you, it is not a toy but a Professional Quality HAND-MADE TRUMPET like all KANSTUL BRASSWINDS. But how does it get that Quality Kanstul Sound when other pocket trumpets do not? And who plays them?

To answer the first question it comes down to one word - ARTISTRY. No one knows this TAPERED TUBE business like my father, Zigmant Kanstul. When you make something this small you have to know how to WRAP THE PACKAGE very carefully or it is going to play OFF KEY and not BLOW FREELY. This is when you can tell the artist/craftsman knows his craft. When he can take something down to this size and still make it play right.

So who plays something like this? Is it just a Novelty? Actually many players who travel and want a Quality Kanstul Trumpet that’s easy to carry do. Also it makes for great showmanship on stage. People really stand up and take notice. It has been used by Dixieland, Jazz and Commercial Recording Artists. And like all KANSTUL TRUMPETS it plays great!

So don’t be afraid to be the first player in your neck of the woods to OWN YOUR OWN Kanstul Pocket Trumpet. And you don’t have to put this one in your POCKET, as it comes with it’s own beautiful Gladstone Case with the Kanstul Logo on it and YOUR CHOICE of any Kanstul ONE-PIECE MOUTHPIECE. Or get REALLY WILD and MAKE IT YOUR KANSTUL. I’ve put together some HOT combinations for my customers. With my exclusive Lifetime Warranty you can’t go wrong getting YOUR KANSTUL from Jack Kanstul.

To The “Really Wild” Music,

Jack Kanstul

FACIEBAT ANNO - Latin for “Manufactured In The Year Of.”  This unique marking appeared on the bell of a Classic Trumpet born in The City - NEW YORK. To all who love the TRUMPET and collect Vintage Trumpets the search for this Classic continues. Many wonder why it played so well and if it could possibly be crafted again. Enter the ARTISTRY of the craftsman - Zigmant Kanstul - and THE NEW KANSTUL 1537 TRUMPET was born.

One reason it played so different is because of it’s LIGHTWEIGHT nature. KANSTUL has been able to duplicate that process and give to the Trumpet World again that Classic Sound. With probably  the worlds most Versatile Bell - 37 - and matched with a Dead On - 25 - Mouthpipe, added to a Perfectly Balanced Bore - .460 - and all the Beautiful Detail you would expect in a CLASSIC, you have a horn born from yesteryear - THE NEW 1537 KANSTUL TRUMPET.

Players from NEW YORK CITY to LOS ANGELES are now enjoying the Classic Sound of the 1537 KANSTUL TRUMPET. Here are some of their comments: “Feels like a real 37, not like the new ones. Has a bigger sound. You can play lead on it or any music.” “Very nice horn, solid tone, nice slotting, beautiful low register. Good intonation as well.” “Blows freely. Good intonation in upper register. Nice sound quality.” European players as well are enjoying the unique sound of the 1537 KANSTUL TRUMPET.

Kanstul Music offers this incredible trumpet on our unique program called TRY BEFORE YOU BUY. This allows the musician to hear and feel the difference for themselves. The 1537 KANSTUL TRUMPET  comes with a quality case and YOUR CHOICE of any KANSTUL ONE-PIECE MOUTHPIECE. Or you can personalize it even more with our custom program - MAKE IT YOUR KANSTUL. The choice is yours.

To The Music

Jack Kanstul

Whether it’s LES BENEDICT on his Kanstul 1606 Jazz Model Tenor Trombone or GEORGE ROBERTS on his Kanstul 1670 Bass Trombone the recording studios are alive with The Sound Of Kanstul. Both are legendary players in the LA studios and both love their KANSTUL TROMBONES.

The LA Jazz Scene magazine said of Les, “A very gifted trombonist who can play in many different styles.” Wheter it’s from Bob Florence to Don Ellis or Henry Mancini to Prince, the list of recording sessions that Les has recorded on reads like a who’s who. Conrad Herwig in his book, Fond Memories of Frank Rosolino, writes, “Les Benedict….has taught me most of what I know about playing the trombone.” To learn more about LES BENEDICT go to his website at www.les-benedict.com

MEET MR. ROBERTS. George Roberts “Mr. Bass Trombone” virtually single-handedly “wrote the book” on playing the commercial Bass Trombone, bringing it from it’s last, low trombone status to the forefront as a solo instrument. George has been a True Legend in the LA studio scene for over 50 years. From Frank to Sarah to Judy to Nat or the likes of Henry Mancini or Nelson Riddle you’ve heard the unmistakable sound of GEORGE ROBERTS “Mr. Bass Trombone”.

At the recent 2008 NAMM show in Anaheim I was speaking with George at the Kanstul Booth. He has known my father for over 50 years, since the F.E. OLDS days. He refers fondly of my father as The Master. Of course he’s speaking of my father’s ability to craft the finest of instruments. As we were discussing recent events in the Music Industry I said, “You know George, nothing resonates like a Kanstul.” He said, ” You’re right. That’s the difference. Your father really knows how to make a horn sing.”  Whether it’s a piccolo trumpet or tuba, nothing truly resonates like a Kanstul.

Here at Kanstul Music we offer our unique program of TRY BEFORE YOU BUY. It allows you the opportunity to play test a Kanstul to hear and feel for yourself the difference. I’m sure you will agree with George and all the other World Renowned brass players who have made Kanstul their Horn Of Choice.

To The Music,

Jack Kanstul

Few things can be termed “Legendary” in their time. The Kanstul 1525 Signature Copperbell Flugelhorn is one. With it’s pure Copperbell and unmistakable sound, it is simply pure joy to play. Comments to describe it have been,” The most incredible instrument I have ever played! Unbelievable!” –To–”The instrument plays itself.” These are actual comments from some World Renowned brass players. It is the one I play on our introduction video on YouTube and my website.

Many players have asked, “What makes it play so incredibly?” That can be summed up in one word–ARTISTRY. That is the artistry-craftsmanship of my father, Zigmant Kanstul. To understand this more clearly you need to appreciate the difficulties of making a brass instrument, especially a more conical instrument like the flugelhorn. What makes a brass instrument unique is it’s taper. Unlike a Flute or Clarinet a brass instrument’s taper changes dramatically from beginning to end. The sound is bouncing down this taper so changes are happening. Unless you know how to “tame the taper” you will have trouble with the beast. That’s where the ARTISTRY comes in. I have personally witnessed my father work on this. Without giving away any family secrets, let’s just say it was fascinating to watch a real artist/craftsman at work.

Some players have asked if the copperbell makes a difference. I would have to say emphatically, YES. But that is not why the Kanstul 1525 Signature Flugelhorn sounds the way it does. Because if you put a brass bell on the horn it still get’s that unmistakable sound, just not with the properties that copper gives(that will be for a discussion at another time). It has mainly to do with ARTISTRY.

ARTISTRY is defined in the dictionary as: artistic workmanship, effect, or quality. That is a good definition of my father and Kanstul Instruments, especially the Signature 1525 Copperbell Flugelhorn. I encourage you to give me a call and discover for yourself the pure joy of the Kanstul flugelhorn. Nobody stands behind the instrument the way we do. With our exclusive Lifetime Warranty and Try Before You Buy you are ensured of 100% satisfaction.

To The Music,

Jack Kanstul