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Originally Posted by shooter  Thanks for the info. Yes...I have read rave reviews on the Signature Kanstul in other threads and have also heard nothing but good things about the Jupiter 946RL with the rose brass (especially the price)  . So, it sounds like I need to get a very deep mouthpiece and use the same one on all the horns I try. I've also been thinking about getting a deeper mpc for my strad 37. It seems that the older I get, the more mellow I like my tone. I currently play on a Bach 3C. However, if I get a flugel, that will provide a good balance and I may want to keep the brighter tone on my trumpet. Who knows. |
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http://www.iwasdoingallright.com/jazz_blog/102/ he describes his experience with a Jupiter 846RL flugelhorn. He had to spend money on repairs when it was NEW. Then he ended up giving up on flugels altogether. Maybe if he bought a better one to begin with he wouldn't have quit it.
I have the Kanstul Signature 1525 Flugelhorn (from Chuck Levin, but drop-shipped directly from the Kanstul factory). It came with no mouthpiece and requires a Bach shank. I found a Bach 3C, so that's what I'm using, which seems fine. I'll experiment with others as time goes by, but if you're using a 3C on the trumpet, it would seem wise to stay with the same for minimum problems transitioning from one to the other instrument.