[TPIN] Kanstul ZKT 1520 Bb/A/G piccolo trumpet

[Orion Development Corp - D. Arndt]

Interesting.  I was very curious about the larger bore. 

So your assessment is that the louisville leadpipe is a requirement, if you're going to play it with anything other than with the Bb setup?   Would you say that the intonation with the A and G setups are unworkable without the louisville leadpipes?

On Tue, 19 Feb 2008 06:04:32 +1100, Andy Del wrote
> I have one, it's an interesting beastie. Very well made, al the bits fit in 
> the right places, and in the right way. 
> 
> The very large bore size, compared to me Scherzer picc makes it a far 
> different instrument to play, and I'm still not sure I like it. One thing is 
> for certain, intonation is not that great or the same between the 3 pitches, 
> in various cases. I got a Louisville leadpipe for the A/G sides, with a 
> trumpet shank, which has made immeasurable improvement to the pitch and tone 
> of the horn. The Bb side seems to be fine as it is... At the moment. 
> 
> Last time I used it in an orchestra for Handel's fireworks music, I was 
> allegedly playing second, and so had it in D. Getting lumped with the 1st 
> part was an interesting experience I have to say! The comments from people 
> who's ears (and honesty) I trust give me the impression that the G side 
> gives a sound which says 'trumpet', rather than 'piccolo trumpet' for 
> orchestral playing. 
> 
> If you have the time to spend on the horn, it is a good one: it just takes a 
> lot of getting used to! 
> 
> cheers 
> 
> Andy