B&S Flugel Horns

MJ · 09-03-2006, 03:35 PM

Anyone played a B&S Flugel? I have played on a couple of their trumpets and they seem really nice. They wouldn't be my first choice. But they played fine. Especially for the price. How does the flugel compare. Any opinions?

Dave Mickley · 09-05-2006, 08:18 AM

My wife went looking for a flugel last summer and we took a tuner and our own mouthpieces and went to several stores, including Brasswind and Woodwind. We played a variety of flugels and the one that played the most in tune and had the "sound" she was looking for was the Sam Ash pro model which after getting it home turned out to be a B&S horn. A pro player who is sponsored by V1 asked to play that flugel, tried it and liked it better than his horn. Sam Ash carries two flugels, a cheap Chinese that would make a good door stop and the B&S which we got at a bargain [they do deal if you catch them in the right mood]. Dave

Tulsaband · 09-05-2006, 12:34 PM

We have an Elaboration B&S flugelhorn in stock. Plays VERY nice. Let me know if you'd like to try one out...

Ceth Barnett
Tulsa Band Instruments
www.tulsaband.com

MJ · 09-05-2006, 12:45 PM

How much for that Elaboration?

I'm just looking for something that will get me by on a gig every once in a long while. I think the BS trumpets are decent and the Flugels seem to have a good price.

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Originally Posted by Tulsaband

We have an Elaboration B&S flugelhorn in stock. Plays VERY nice. Let me know if you'd like to try one out...

Ceth Barnett
Tulsa Band Instruments
www.tulsaband.com

BudBix · 09-05-2006, 07:59 PM

I assume that the B&S Flugel is a copy of some other model. Anybody know what?

Tulsaband · 09-11-2006, 12:12 PM

The Elaboration Series for B&S is definitely not cheap, but they are very cool instruments. If you're looking for something inexpensive, we just got in a bach Aristocrat (made in Taiwan) Flugel that plays surprisingly well, comes with case and is very affordable. Something maybe to check out. Take care!

Ceth Barnett
Tulsa Band Instruments
www.tulsaband.com
(800) 564-1676

Sol · 09-11-2006, 03:08 PM

I tried an Elaboration once. I believe it had extra long valve caps of different lengths. You will want to try this one before you buy it, trust me...I tried their trumpets, and liked them, the Bbs.

TrentAustin · 09-11-2006, 03:57 PM

I have an Eb by B&S and love it. It's a heck of a horn for an amazingly cheap price (I won it on ebay for $650!).

I have played the flugels and think they are okay. For my money I might go the route of a used Yamaha over the B&S (even though I hate Yamaha valves) for intonation and centering.

FWIW,

T

MJ · 09-11-2006, 04:17 PM

You mean to tell me thats important on a flugel

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Originally Posted by TrentAustin

for intonation and centering.

FWIW,

T

Alex Yates · 09-11-2006, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MJ

You mean to tell me thats important on a flugel

09-03-2006, 03:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
MJ Forte User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Naptown Posts: 1,934	B&S Flugel Horns Anyone played a B&S Flugel? I have played on a couple of their trumpets and they seem really nice. They wouldn't be my first choice. But they played fine. Especially for the price. How does the flugel compare. Any opinions?

09-05-2006, 08:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dave Mickley Piano User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 387	My wife went looking for a flugel last summer and we took a tuner and our own mouthpieces and went to several stores, including Brasswind and Woodwind. We played a variety of flugels and the one that played the most in tune and had the "sound" she was looking for was the Sam Ash pro model which after getting it home turned out to be a B&S horn. A pro player who is sponsored by V1 asked to play that flugel, tried it and liked it better than his horn. Sam Ash carries two flugels, a cheap Chinese that would make a good door stop and the B&S which we got at a bargain [they do deal if you catch them in the right mood]. Dave __________________ formerly known as old geezer Dave C7 Yam. 231 Fl. 15383 King Master Cornet 295628 Weril Cornet Lo 7535 Last edited by Dave Mickley; 09-05-2006 at 01:59 PM.

09-05-2006, 07:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
BudBix Pianissimo User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 172	I assume that the B&S Flugel is a copy of some other model. Anybody know what? __________________ Men govern nothing with more difficulty than their tongues, and can moderate their desires more than their words. - Baruch Spinoza

09-11-2006, 03:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
Sol New Friend Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 40	B&S Elaboration I tried an Elaboration once. I believe it had extra long valve caps of different lengths. You will want to try this one before you buy it, trust me...I tried their trumpets, and liked them, the Bbs.

09-11-2006, 03:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
TrentAustin Moderator Forte User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,600	I have an Eb by B&S and love it. It's a heck of a horn for an amazingly cheap price (I won it on ebay for $650!). I have played the flugels and think they are okay. For my money I might go the route of a used Yamaha over the B&S (even though I hate Yamaha valves) for intonation and centering. FWIW, T __________________ Trent Austin lurking around. If you want to chat PM me. http://www.trentaustin.com http://www.onlinejazzimprovisation.com

09-05-2006, 12:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tulsaband New Friend Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 23	We have an Elaboration B&S flugelhorn in stock. Plays VERY nice. Let me know if you'd like to try one out... Ceth Barnett Tulsa Band Instruments www.tulsaband.com

09-11-2006, 12:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tulsaband New Friend Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 23	The Elaboration Series for B&S is definitely not cheap, but they are very cool instruments. If you're looking for something inexpensive, we just got in a bach Aristocrat (made in Taiwan) Flugel that plays surprisingly well, comes with case and is very affordable. Something maybe to check out. Take care! Ceth Barnett Tulsa Band Instruments www.tulsaband.com (800) 564-1676

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