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Gig Bag for kanstul

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Hi,
I recently bought a Kanstul model 90 and I'm trying to find a gig bag for it. I've done allot of research but so far I have been unable to find one. I talked to the people at kanstul and they pointed me towards Cronkhite and There a little pricey, Could you point me toward a relativity cheap bag that would fit it? and if your selling one that does let me know I will have a budget of about $150.00


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Chris
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Post by Lee Stofer »

Glenn Cronkhite makes very fine bags, worth every penny. Donna Altieri also makes very fine bags, somewhat different and less expensive, and I sell both, but can sell neither for $150.00. I would suggest waiting and saving your money, instead of buying a gig bag that you may later regret having bought.
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Re: Gig Bag for kanstul

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How to you like the Kanstul compared to your old PT-4?
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the Cronkhite bag is fantastic. Save your money and get that. You have a lot of money into the Kanstul. It deserves to be protected.
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Re: Gig Bag for kanstul

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bort wrote:How to you like the Kanstul compared to your old PT-4?
It is amazing It's allot more free blowing than my old horn. I don't have to put in as much effort to get a big sound.
The low range is fantastic my old horn would get stuffy around low F bu this one every note in the basement just pops.
The pistons are light and fast. And they are positioned in a very comfertable positions
The only thing I don't like about it is it dents really easily and the 5th valve is a little slow (but I think that will get better with time)

And I would love to save up and get a Cronhite and more than likely I will but I need one now to carry it around and keep it from getting more dings
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Re: Gig Bag for kanstul

Post by chhite »

The fifth is a very easy fix if you have the confidence and a few hand tools (rawhide mallet, screwdrivers, etc.). If not, a qualified repair tech can have it done in short order. The fifth valve collects the leftover lapping compound and "junk" from the construction process. Kanstul makes it easy to remove the valve set to get to the rotor and replace it. If you choose not to remove the whole valve set, the back plate becomes more difficult to reseat because of its position, but not impossible. Plus, it's a great way to learn your horn and some basic maintenance skills. But don't be afraid to ask before jumping into a project. Have fun and enjoy the horn.

And, +1 for the Cronkite bag. I have the leather version for the 90S and it did a great job minimizing the damage I tried to do to the bell. Great construction and a thick bag that's worth its weight in gold.
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