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KJaeger · 12-12-2006, 05:34 PM

If you are looking for something similar in general character and specs to a Bach (not necessarily identical in terms of sound, of course, though much better in terms of quality), Kanstul is one manufacturer to consider. He has horns which are roughly modelled on the Bach 37 (Kanstul 1500B), Bach 72 (Kanstul 1503, 1504 and 1600) and Bach 229 C (Kanstul 1510A) specs. Priscilla at PiCK Music could answer any questions you had.

I've played a Bach for over 20 years, and while I haven't replaced mine (I'm having it overhauled right now, in fact), for me the Kanstuls have come close (I own a 1600 Bb, and I have a 1510A C trumpet on order).

While I haven't played the newer Yamaha artist models yet, based on the various comments here and on the other trumpet forum it appears that Yamaha is closer than they have ever been to making lifelong "Bach-ophiles" happy and willing to switch.

And of course, as has been mentioned there are quite a few good horn builders doing some exciting things these days that it is worth trying as many different models and brands as possible.

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KJaeger Pianissimo User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 83	Re: Bach Strike If you are looking for something similar in general character and specs to a Bach (not necessarily identical in terms of sound, of course, though much better in terms of quality), Kanstul is one manufacturer to consider. He has horns which are roughly modelled on the Bach 37 (Kanstul 1500B), Bach 72 (Kanstul 1503, 1504 and 1600) and Bach 229 C (Kanstul 1510A) specs. Priscilla at PiCK Music could answer any questions you had. I've played a Bach for over 20 years, and while I haven't replaced mine (I'm having it overhauled right now, in fact), for me the Kanstuls have come close (I own a 1600 Bb, and I have a 1510A C trumpet on order). While I haven't played the newer Yamaha artist models yet, based on the various comments here and on the other trumpet forum it appears that Yamaha is closer than they have ever been to making lifelong "Bach-ophiles" happy and willing to switch. And of course, as has been mentioned there are quite a few good horn builders doing some exciting things these days that it is worth trying as many different models and brands as possible. __________________ - Kevin Jaeger Pikes Peak Philharmonic Colorado Springs, CO Last edited by KJaeger; 12-12-2006 at 05:38 PM.