Najoom

Heavens2kadonka · 03-13-2005, 04:48 PM

Just curious if anyone has any experience with these parts/etc. Their leadpipes look real neat, but I wonder if they're worth the price ($200)?

Van

Tootsall · 03-13-2005, 07:03 PM

Cheapest way to find out is to buy one of the Kanstul-made "French Besson" trumpets with the Najoom leadpipe. You should be able to pick one up used for around $550 to $600 these days.

jazzartizt1742 · 03-14-2005, 07:39 PM

I have a Besson with a Najoom on there, it's pretty good. I wouldn't know how it would be w/o it so there is no way to compare. Seems like its free blowing, and very lively and resonant. Even more so than the few dead bach 37's I have played.

Tootsall · 03-14-2005, 08:15 PM

I'd concur with your experience, ja. I had a chance to try two (one French made and one Kanstul) against each other... both with the Najoom but different bell weights and finishes. They were both nice and open. The store wanted too much for them though. I think that a Kanstul-built one would be a great pickup for $used in this day and age.

If you ARE a Bach player, be prepared for the more open blow...it'll throw you until you get used to it (much like Schilke did for me until I adapted).

trumpetmike · 03-15-2005, 06:41 PM

I use a Najoom leadpipe on my Yamaha (6335HS) and it is fantastic. It really opened up the instrument and allows me to achieve what I want with the instrument.
I know players who have tried them on other instruments and have had mixed results.

As with any choice such as this, one leadpipe won't work for everybody.

MahlerBrass · 03-15-2005, 07:43 PM

I have a Marvin Stamm Besson w/ a Najoom pipe, and my friend has one without the pipe, and there's defenetly a noticeable difference, for the better!

Heavens2kadonka · 03-15-2005, 09:56 PM

Hmm, I really will have to look into this for later Frankenhorn projects (My Strad isn't satisfying me anymore).

I have had great experiences using open leadpipes on smaller bore horns, a real good combo for me. Wonder if it competes with blackburn, though....

Will update this whenever I have the funds to experiment/ship..

Van

DaveH · 04-07-2005, 09:57 PM

I have a Kanstul made French Besson Classic with the Najoom leadpipe. I can't say what the horn would be like without the Najoom, but I used to have a Bach Strad 180-37, and I'd rather play this Besson anytime. It is just a nicer, easier horn to play. And, it has a sweet, lyrical tone. I like that.

I think the leadpipe may be part of the reason why. I think it may help the ability to focus and center the tone, and the overall intonation and evenness of response in all registers.

My opinion...

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Heavens2kadonka Forte User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Carthage, TN Posts: 1,284	Najoom Just curious if anyone has any experience with these parts/etc. Their leadpipes look real neat, but I wonder if they're worth the price ($200)? Van
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MahlerBrass Piano User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 371	I have a Marvin Stamm Besson w/ a Najoom pipe, and my friend has one without the pipe, and there's defenetly a noticeable difference, for the better!
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03-15-2005, 09:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
Heavens2kadonka Forte User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Carthage, TN Posts: 1,284	Hmm, I really will have to look into this for later Frankenhorn projects (My Strad isn't satisfying me anymore). I have had great experiences using open leadpipes on smaller bore horns, a real good combo for me. Wonder if it competes with blackburn, though.... Will update this whenever I have the funds to experiment/ship.. Van
	__________________ Stage 1 California Light '94 Bach Strad 37 1900 Eb Cornet LOUD Steve Patrick 10 1/2 C LOUD LM93

04-07-2005, 09:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
DaveH Pianissimo User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 93	I have a Kanstul made French Besson Classic with the Najoom leadpipe. I can't say what the horn would be like without the Najoom, but I used to have a Bach Strad 180-37, and I'd rather play this Besson anytime. It is just a nicer, easier horn to play. And, it has a sweet, lyrical tone. I like that. I think the leadpipe may be part of the reason why. I think it may help the ability to focus and center the tone, and the overall intonation and evenness of response in all registers. My opinion...
DaveH Pianissimo User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 93

03-13-2005, 07:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tootsall Fortissimo User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Yee HAW! Posts: 4,641	Cheapest way to find out is to buy one of the Kanstul-made "French Besson" trumpets with the Najoom leadpipe. You should be able to pick one up used for around $550 to $600 these days.

03-14-2005, 08:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tootsall Fortissimo User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Yee HAW! Posts: 4,641	I'd concur with your experience, ja. I had a chance to try two (one French made and one Kanstul) against each other... both with the Najoom but different bell weights and finishes. They were both nice and open. The store wanted too much for them though. I think that a Kanstul-built one would be a great pickup for $used in this day and age. If you ARE a Bach player, be prepared for the more open blow...it'll throw you until you get used to it (much like Schilke did for me until I adapted).

03-15-2005, 06:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
trumpetmike Forte User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Farnham (a place too smal Brand: Whatever works Posts: 1,202	I use a Najoom leadpipe on my Yamaha (6335HS) and it is fantastic. It really opened up the instrument and allows me to achieve what I want with the instrument. I know players who have tried them on other instruments and have had mixed results. As with any choice such as this, one leadpipe won't work for everybody.

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