| How about some Kanstul "Chestnut" stories?
Hi Jack,
Welcome to the TM forums!
As a past, present (and future) purchaser of horns made with the Kanstul "touch" I must say that I've been a fan of those horns comin' out of California since I played my first Burbank Benge waaaay back in '71. I was in the service then as an Army bandsman and, just as soon as I could punt it, I handed back my Army issue Selmer/Bach Strad and bought my FIRST new LA Benge in '72!
Today I'm Flip Oakes' biggest fan and, not surprisingly, Zig's touch is all over that horn too . . . as well as my son's Callet Jazz!
MY REQUEST for some "Chestnuts" . . .
As a vintage horn buff, I'd LOVE to hear some interesting tidbit stories on:
1. The legendary Foster Reynolds (of early York, Reynolds and Olds fame) and his influences on you dad's early career. Foster was one of the greats and if these stories aren't told they will be lost of him.
2. The development of the "later" Olds trumpets (i.e.: the Mendez) when Zig was with Olds
3. Stories of Eldon, Donald and your dad
4. Historical timeline in the development of the Burbank Trumpet Co. (with Donald Benge) and how it evolved into the Kanstul company today.
5. Stories of some of the great trumpet players and designers that you've met through the years.
Thanks, and again . . . glad to have you here!
Tom Turner
co-Wild Thing Trumpet Moderator |