[TPIN] Two Things You Should Check Out

[Dave Arndt]

What's the price of these horns?


On 11/6/07, Donovan Bankhead <dkbmusic at gmail.com> wrote:
> > The Besson Destino?  Not sure I know what that is and didn't know it
> existed, I guess.....can you elaborate a bit?
>
> As many of you know Doc worked with a German builder to have the
> original Destino built.  This was an amazing horn, and price to show
> it.  For reasons unbeknown to me, Doc decided to have the horn
> manufacturered in the US.  He worked with Besson and I believe Zig
> Kanstul to build the Destino in the US.  When I first heard about this
> I just assumed that the horn would essentially be like many other
> Kanstul trumpets (fine trumpets, but not worth $4,000).  Boy was I
> wrong.  I finally decided to give one a shot a couple of months ago
> and I haven't played any of my other horns since.
>
> Here's the basic specs on the horn: .460" bore, 4 7/8" one piece bell
> (available in a 3 or 5 taper), hand lapped Monel pistons, the mating
> of a special designed bell and leadpipe, 1st and 3rd slide throws with
> a stop screw, 1st slide weight harmonic stabilizers, two water keys,
> and available in lacquer, silver or gold plated finish. Does not
> include a case or mouthpiece.
>
> If you are interested, drop me a line.  I can order one for you at a
> heck of a price while they are on closeout.
>
> --
> Donovan Bankhead
> donovan at springfield-music.com
> dkbmusic at gmail.com
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