Features

Special Alloy Bell

Hand Lapped Monel Pistons

Bottom Sprung

Removable Valve Section

Front Action

Full Bore 5th Rotary Valve

Fully Adjustable Thumb Ring and Rotor Paddle

Does Not Include Case Or Mouthpiece

Height - 39"

Warranty

Kanstul Factory Warranty

The Model 5490 5/4 CC produces a massive yet clear sound that blends with the orchestra and provides a powerful foundation. Claude Kashnig and Robert Carpenter perform on the Model 5490.

"What a blast it is playing this horn!

I am finishing up my summer with the National Repertory Orchestra and the horn has played a TON of big rep. I couldn't be happier with the response in all ranges. We play a lot of different rep here and so I'm called to wear a lot of different hats. I've played the horn in full quintet recitals, in bass line pops concerts, and in big orchestras on big pieces (Till, Hary Janos, Tchaikovsky 5 to name a few). In every situation, the horn has been versatile and gotten the job done. But it's not just me who thinks so.

I have gotten a ton of great feedback from the sound engineers, the other musicians, and some visiting pro players who have heard and played with the orchestra. They all talk about what a massive sound the horn puts out and how big and round the sound puts out. One of the trumpet players commented on what a big difference it made for the orchestra having a huge foundation. And all this with the horn being so easy to play...really unbelievable."

-Josh deVries, Masters student at Northwestern University