Kanstul French Besson SN# 5362 Large Bore

Kanstul French Besson SN# 5362 Large Bore (.462) made by Kanstul probably for Boosey and Hawkes with the B bell. This might be the 92BB - 0.462 bore, B bell. l To confuse the issue Boosey and Hawkes changed the model numbers from 92/94 to 160/162. Apparently only the model numbers changed. The .462 bore is stamped on the valve cluster, and the bell type “B” is stamped on the bell tube where it meets the 1st valve. Probably Manufactured in 2000
This has the reverse Najoom leadpipe made by M/K drawing. This is a seriously good leadpipe and would be a $150-$250 upgrade on a Bach trumpet. These are all quite free blowing instruments, with comparatively light weight bells. According to the B&H catalog the B bell is from a modified 239 mandrel. The B bell has slightly tighter parameters and a bit more resistance than the A bell. According to the Bach loyalist the 229 bell is similar to a 43 bell, and the 239 is similar to a 65 bell (which is a dark, symphonic style bell). In other B&H literature the B bell on the French Besson Classic C corresponds to the Bach 239 bell and the A, to the 229. Go figure! In general people that have played this Model French Besson consider the A model to be somewhat similar to a Bach 72 with lightweight bell (though maybe it should be considered closer to a Bach 65, but the Bach 65 is so rare most have never played one), and the B model somewhat similar to a Bach 43 with lightweight bell. This is a very rough generalization. Only one tuning slide (“D” or square) and normal valves caps. These trumpets are real sleepers. The 92/94 models were discontinued and closed out by mail order shops at very low prices in 2005 (still a few around in some large mail order shops and some local shops).

[@computerdynamo]

The horn sounded great! Of course not without a great player on the end of it.

[@robertmooretruro]

So close. I've been waiting for you to do a review of the horn I play for years now. Unfortunately I play the Stamm horn and not the Najoom horn. I do have the 92B but the Stamm horn has a different leadpipe and tuning slides. Great playing as always. Thank you for taking the time to do these reviews.

[@randypcole]

Great sounding horn!!!!

[@BruceRichardsonMusic]

Just catching up on some of these demos! Nice Ceora quote. Good sounding horn, but wouldn't expect any less from the Kanstul shop.

[@HADJEE]

Joy spring methinks.

[@episnod]

The Amado is not aftermarket, it's stock. That's the way they were built.

[@mayragnocchi7272]

Good horn good player!

[@afonsoval]

Olá bom dia. Assisto todos os seus vídeos e sou fã do seu som. Porém estou aproveitando a oportunidade desse vídeo , já que o assunto é kanstul e pedir uma informação de onde eu consigo comprar o reparo completo dos pistões, pois tenho um ziguimant kanstul 1603. Fico muito grato se você puder ajudar. Sou do Brasil, estado de são Paulo, cidade de São Bernardo do campo.

[@blainekelley816]

which TH mouthpiece did you switch to at 2:37?

[@HornTrader]

Hi Blaine,
it was the HornTrader Custom Signature Mouthpiece The Classical HT 3 27
Here's the Link: www.horntrader.com/mouthpieces/107-horntrader-custom-signature-mouthpiece-the-classical-ht-3-27.html
Best,
Steve

[@blainekelley816]

HornTrader
Thanks, Steve! You are the man!

[@josh5266]

what was that high note he played at the beginning

[@HADJEE]

Cool, "Do It Again", arrangement! From which album.

[@HornTrader]

Bill Cunliffe "Imagination" czcams.com/video/MSLmtehwTy8/video.html

[@josh5266]

double G, Double E, or double C?

[@GVaughnForsyth]

20/20 prolly shoulda kept it. Too late now that it's sold, eh?

[@HornTrader]

G. Vaughn Forsyth Gone with the wind!

[@josh5266]

nvm i think its a double G