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rhdroc · 07-07-2004, 05:58 PM

I realize that it's been discussed, to some extent, before but it's still not clear to me --- what are the differences between the ZKF 1525, the CHF 1025, and the CCF 925 when fitted with copper bells? Obviously they're priced differently, have different bores, and at least one of them has bottom-sprung valves. I'm more interested in their individual playing characteristics...

Without having the opportunity to play each one, maybe someone who has played all three can comment...

How do they differ in sound quality??

Is there a difference in their ease of playing?? Their blow??

Do their leadpipe tapers differ?? (Standard, French, etc.) Do they require specific flugel mouthpieces due to the tapers??

Is there a significant difference in built quality as reflected by their pricing??

Does the finish effect any of the models more then the others??

I know this sort of question is difficult and is very subjective but if someone could shed some light on these differences (the more specific, the better), I'd really appreciate it?? It's unlikely I'd ever have the opportunity to play test all three flugels.

Thanks---<Rick

07-07-2004, 05:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
rhdroc Pianissimo User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central Pennsylvania Posts: 73	Kanstul Signature ZKF 1525 Flugelhorn I realize that it's been discussed, to some extent, before but it's still not clear to me --- what are the differences between the ZKF 1525, the CHF 1025, and the CCF 925 when fitted with copper bells? Obviously they're priced differently, have different bores, and at least one of them has bottom-sprung valves. I'm more interested in their individual playing characteristics... Without having the opportunity to play each one, maybe someone who has played all three can comment... How do they differ in sound quality?? Is there a difference in their ease of playing?? Their blow?? Do their leadpipe tapers differ?? (Standard, French, etc.) Do they require specific flugel mouthpieces due to the tapers?? Is there a significant difference in built quality as reflected by their pricing?? Does the finish effect any of the models more then the others?? I know this sort of question is difficult and is very subjective but if someone could shed some light on these differences (the more specific, the better), I'd really appreciate it?? It's unlikely I'd ever have the opportunity to play test all three flugels. Thanks---<Rick __________________ Trumpets Tulsa Calicchio 1sZ/3rL LA Benge 2X (88XX) Flugelhorn Hollywood Calicchio brass flugelhorn