Description
This Kanstul Model 1525 Bb Flugelhorn with serial number 32759 is a highly coveted, professional-grade brass instrument. This specific model is considered the flagship of the
Kanstul Flugelhorn line and was personally designed as a signature horn by company founder Zigmant Kanstul. This horn comes with the original case and KANSTUL F8 Mouthpiece
Instrument Overview & Specifications
The Model 1525 is legendary for its open blow, exceptional intonation, and a distinctively dark, sweet, and mellow tone. Key technical specifications include: [
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- Bore Size: .421″ small bore, providing a traditional flugelhorn feel and open air-flow.
- Bell Material: 6 ½” diameter, one-piece, hand-hammered copper bell that yields a uniquely warm sound profile.
- Valve Block: “Straight-through” valve block layout with Monel pistons for smooth, lightning-fast action.
- Mouthpipe: Features a Bach-taper nickel mouthpipe.
- Ergonomics: Equipped with a 3rd valve slide trigger and Amado water keys.
Because
Kanstul Musical Instruments historically applied serial numbers across overlapping production sequences rather than a strict chronological matrix, exact manufacturing dates can be challenging to isolate. However, comparing your serial number (
32759) against verified factory records places the instrument’s build date roughly in the
early-to-mid 2000s. [
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The company closed its Anaheim, California factory doors in 2019. This makes any functional Model 1525 a finite, collectible piece of American brass-making history. It is widely celebrated for being the preferred horn of jazz greats and studio legends like Arturo Sandoval and Doc Severinsen.
