Kanstul Chi 1070 "Big Band"

joe brown · 05-30-2004, 02:50 PM

I found out from Zig on friday that the Big Band is a copy of the Claude Gordon Benge. I ask him if it was a standard 470 bore like the Selmer CG and he told me there was a choke in the bell from 464 to 470 bore.I was under the impression that it was a straight 470 bore. I have owned a CG Benge and it plays exactly like the old ones. Does anyone have an opinion on this horn.

Japle · 05-30-2004, 08:51 PM

I bought one from Jack Kanstul. He told me it was .470 all the way with no choke.
It's interesting that Zig has a different story..........
In any case, it's the best playing trumpet I've ever had.

trptbenge · 05-30-2004, 10:36 PM

I didn't realize it had a choke on it. I am not a big fan of the Claude Gordon benge. I prefer the 3X, 3X+ or 5X but a lot of players like them. I have played the big band and it seemed like it was slightly heavier then the old Claude Gordon Benge. However, I did like the way it played.

Mike

Liberty Lips · 05-31-2004, 02:19 AM

That's funny - Zig told me that the Chicago 1070 specifically did not have a choke at the bell, and that the 1070 was the same horn that he used to make for Besson as the large bore Meha. He said that someone could special order a 1070 with a CG bell on it, but it would be easier just to buy a CG "Burbank Trumpet" remake from Mike Thomas.

Kanstulbrass · 06-03-2004, 12:21 AM

When I first started with Kanstul, Zig took some time to acquaint me with the line. He offered lots of insight and information on our entire brass line, but when we came to the CHI 1070 Big Band, he said only two words: "Besson Meha"

Hope that helps answer some questions!

Regards,

Just A Trumpet Player... · 03-10-2007, 10:57 PM

I just went and got my new kanstul chi 1070 "Big Band" trumpet today and i am impressed!!!! that huge .470 bore and just sing when pushed. my normal high range went to a powerful F or a semi-powerful G.

but now it's a powerful A!!!! so now i can just scream all day. i love this horn. it's a very flexible horn too. it's not just a screamer it can also be played very softly and have a dark sound, you just gotta know how to play it. im looking forward to gigging with this horn!

Bill Bryant · 03-11-2007, 11:08 AM

I doubt Zig would be happy with this thread. I hope somebody will communicate with him again and set this straight.

Solar Bell · 03-11-2007, 11:56 AM

Lets not forget that this thread was started in MAY 2004, was last posted to in JUNE 2004 and has been dormant since.

I'm sure things are different.

-cw-

Puukka · 05-06-2008, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe brown

I found out from Zig on friday that the Big Band is a copy of the Claude Gordon Benge. I ask him if it was a standard 470 bore like the Selmer CG and he told me there was a choke in the bell from 464 to 470 bore.

By the way, is the mystery solved yet?
I just have recieved a 1070 and it plays as a free blowing ML, not more. From the blow it reminds me to the CHI-1000. The sound a bit clearer than the 1000s. Very comfortable playing feel. One of the best.
Herbert

John Miconi · 05-06-2008, 09:47 AM

I have the 1070 as well, but mine has the .464 choke at the bell tail going into the 1st valve. Excellent horn. For me, it doesn't really feel like a .470 bore horn. Thanks again to PIck Music. Priscilla really knows her stuff.

05-30-2004, 02:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
joe brown New Friend Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: atlanta,ga/st. croix usvi Posts: 14	Kanstul Chi 1070 "Big Band" I found out from Zig on friday that the Big Band is a copy of the Claude Gordon Benge. I ask him if it was a standard 470 bore like the Selmer CG and he told me there was a choke in the bell from 464 to 470 bore.I was under the impression that it was a straight 470 bore. I have owned a CG Benge and it plays exactly like the old ones. Does anyone have an opinion on this horn.

05-30-2004, 08:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Japle Pianissimo User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Cape Canaveral Posts: 93	I bought one from Jack Kanstul. He told me it was .470 all the way with no choke. It's interesting that Zig has a different story.......... In any case, it's the best playing trumpet I've ever had. __________________ John Kanstul Chicago 1070 GR 62M The Mute Rack!! http://home.cfl.rr.com/themuterack/ Cape Canaveral

05-30-2004, 10:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
trptbenge Pianissimo User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 105	I didn't realize it had a choke on it. I am not a big fan of the Claude Gordon benge. I prefer the 3X, 3X+ or 5X but a lot of players like them. I have played the big band and it seemed like it was slightly heavier then the old Claude Gordon Benge. However, I did like the way it played. Mike __________________ It's the sound that makes the difference!

06-03-2004, 12:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
Kanstulbrass New Friend Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 39	Chicago 1070 When I first started with Kanstul, Zig took some time to acquaint me with the line. He offered lots of insight and information on our entire brass line, but when we came to the CHI 1070 Big Band, he said only two words: "Besson Meha" Hope that helps answer some questions! Regards, __________________ Charles Hargett Sales and Marketing Kanstul Musical Instruments

03-10-2007, 10:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
Just A Trumpet Player... New Friend Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: California Posts: 1	Re: Kanstul Chi 1070 "Big Band" I just went and got my new kanstul chi 1070 "Big Band" trumpet today and i am impressed!!!! that huge .470 bore and just sing when pushed. my normal high range went to a powerful F or a semi-powerful G. but now it's a powerful A!!!! so now i can just scream all day. i love this horn. it's a very flexible horn too. it's not just a screamer it can also be played very softly and have a dark sound, you just gotta know how to play it. im looking forward to gigging with this horn!

05-31-2004, 02:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
Liberty Lips Pianissimo User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 76	That's funny - Zig told me that the Chicago 1070 specifically did not have a choke at the bell, and that the 1070 was the same horn that he used to make for Besson as the large bore Meha. He said that someone could special order a 1070 with a CG bell on it, but it would be easier just to buy a CG "Burbank Trumpet" remake from Mike Thomas.

03-11-2007, 11:08 AM	#7 (permalink)
Bill Bryant New Friend Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: South Dakota Posts: 13	Re: Kanstul Chi 1070 "Big Band" I doubt Zig would be happy with this thread. I hope somebody will communicate with him again and set this straight.

03-11-2007, 11:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
Solar Bell Moderator Fortissimo User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 4,022	Re: Kanstul Chi 1070 "Big Band" Lets not forget that this thread was started in MAY 2004, was last posted to in JUNE 2004 and has been dormant since. I'm sure things are different. -cw- __________________ Chuck Willard *The Willard of Oz* "Don't be afraid to see what you see." Ronald Reagan

05-06-2008, 09:47 AM	#10 (permalink)
John Miconi New Friend Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 32	Re: Kanstul Chi 1070 "Big Band" I have the 1070 as well, but mine has the .464 choke at the bell tail going into the 1st valve. Excellent horn. For me, it doesn't really feel like a .470 bore horn. Thanks again to PIck Music. Priscilla really knows her stuff. __________________ John Miconi Kanstul Big Band 1070 Yamaha 8340EM Reeves 39SV/HV bb / Wedge 10.5CC

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