Does anyone know if the TAMA by Kanstul brass instruments were built in CA or were they imports? I have a line on a marching trombone/flugabone. I've sent Kanstul an email via the web site, but I'm guessing they are no longer around to answer.
Thanks.
TAMA by Kanstul?
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SousaWarrior9
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Re: TAMA by Kanstul?
All of the Tama by Kanstul stuff I've seen looks identical to the horns that are simply branded Kanstul, so I would assume they were California made along with the rest of the Kanstul line, just with a different engraving.
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jerseyeuph
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Re: TAMA by Kanstul?
They also marketed "TAMA by Kanstul USA" (<-- engraving) horns for a time. I'm not sure if the association continued until Kanstul closed shop.bloke wrote:Isn't "TAMA" just a percussion company, or am I wrong...??
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jerseyeuph
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Re: TAMA by Kanstul?
As far as I can tell...
The TAMA Kanstul:
https://www.wwbw.com/Tama-by-Kanstul-KT ... 03034.wwbw" target="_blank
The Kanstul 955:
http://www.kanstul.com/instruments/marc ... -trombone/" target="_blank
they are quite similar, if not the same build. I would like to confirm, if possible.
Thanks.
The TAMA Kanstul:
https://www.wwbw.com/Tama-by-Kanstul-KT ... 03034.wwbw" target="_blank
The Kanstul 955:
http://www.kanstul.com/instruments/marc ... -trombone/" target="_blank
they are quite similar, if not the same build. I would like to confirm, if possible.
Thanks.
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bbocaner
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Re: TAMA by Kanstul?
Yes, I saw TAMA by Kanstul marching instruments being made in Anaheim several years back when I did a tour of their factory. I have a "Besson USA" flugelbone that is also a Kanstul 955 stencil - good instrument!
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jerseyeuph
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How do you find the ergonomics? I have a vague recollection that some found the 955 more difficult to hold comfortably than a King flugabone or Olds (and clones) marching trombones. I've had both of those and they worked well for me (of course, I should have kept them...). Just curious.bbocaner wrote:Yes, I saw TAMA by Kanstul marching instruments being made in Anaheim several years back when I did a tour of their factory. I have a "Besson USA" flugelbone that is also a Kanstul 955 stencil - good instrument!
Thanks for your help!
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bbocaner
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I don't find it uncomfortable to hold, but I don't play it for long stretches. I keep it by my desk for playing a few notes while using my computer. It is quite a bit heavier than the King 1130 but the balance is OK. I don't find the ring on the 3rd valve slide to be very user-friendly. I think a trigger would have been better.