Flugelhorn Selection

Furn · 12-11-2006, 11:04 PM

I'm about to buy a new flugelhorn and would like all you experts to vote for what you consider to be the very best on the market. I want a really true flugel sound with great balance, innotation, easy of blow (particually in the highter registers) and generally great quality.

I am open for comment in all makes, finishes, and types (including 3 vs. 4 valve) etc.

Let's leave price out as I am prepared to pay for what I get. Also if you can give a few reasons for your choice and/or experience with the chosen horn.

Thanks

Solar Bell · 12-11-2006, 11:14 PM

ECLIPSE

Beautiful tone, superb craftmanship, and excellent finish.

The best flugelhorn I have ever played.

-cw-

rowuk · 12-12-2006, 01:06 AM

Courtois
Conn Vintage One

dcstep · 12-12-2006, 09:27 AM

Get a 3-valve with a trigger on the 3d slide. My Vintage One is fantastic. I also like the Yamaha 731 and the Kanstul Custom Class. There are many good choices. Flugels are very sensitive to mpc selection, so spend a little time on that after you buy your horn.

Dave

S-Money · 12-12-2006, 09:53 AM

I have also been looking for flugelhorns recently, and have talked to many professionals in the business. They have all pretty much agreed on the following choices.

the Scodwell flugel would be the top-of-the-line instrument in this category. More information can be found at http://www.washingtonmusic.com/scodwell.asp

This however is one of the more expensive instruments. So, for the common man, at the everyday prices, it has been suggested by many to get (and this is a personal favorite) the Kanstul Signature Series... the current model is the ZKF 1525. Specs can be found on Kanstul's webpage in their online showroom. It's one sweet ride, I must say.

Clarence · 12-12-2006, 10:41 AM

Could someone tell me about the fourth vale.
never played a four valve horn,what,s the extera valve really for?

Veldkamp · 12-12-2006, 10:45 AM

Hub van Laar
Eclipse

alanbach · 12-12-2006, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clarence

Could someone tell me about the fourth vale.
never played a four valve horn,what,s the extera valve really for?

This should answer your question http://www.trumpetmaster.com/vb/showthread.php?t=32067 (4 piston flugelhorn)

dcstep · 12-12-2006, 11:06 AM

The Kanstul 1525 is VERY dark sounding, almost "trombony". Many people like that and that's a valid choice, but those seeking a more traditional, light, smoky tone will be dissapointed. In the Kanstul line, I much prefer the Custom Class flugel.

Dave

wilcox96 · 12-12-2006, 11:56 AM

I like my Bach Strad flugel. Enjoyed the copper bell Kanstul - very nice also.

Here's a couple of shots of a new one out that are just so cool:

Can we all say it together....WOW...

I understand there's another one coming out soon...?? Any guesses as to who's these are?

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Furn New Friend Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 4	Flugelhorn Selection I'm about to buy a new flugelhorn and would like all you experts to vote for what you consider to be the very best on the market. I want a really true flugel sound with great balance, innotation, easy of blow (particually in the highter registers) and generally great quality. I am open for comment in all makes, finishes, and types (including 3 vs. 4 valve) etc. Let's leave price out as I am prepared to pay for what I get. Also if you can give a few reasons for your choice and/or experience with the chosen horn. Thanks
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12-11-2006, 11:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
Solar Bell Moderator Fortissimo User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Metro Detroit Brand: Eclipse Posts: 3,650	Re: Flugelhorn Selection ECLIPSE Beautiful tone, superb craftmanship, and excellent finish. The best flugelhorn I have ever played. -cw-
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12-12-2006, 01:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
rowuk Moderator Fortissimo User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Germany Brand: Nat, Piston, Rotary Posts: 3,759	Re: Flugelhorn Selection Courtois Conn Vintage One
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12-12-2006, 09:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
dcstep Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Denver Posts: 679	Re: Flugelhorn Selection Get a 3-valve with a trigger on the 3d slide. My Vintage One is fantastic. I also like the Yamaha 731 and the Kanstul Custom Class. There are many good choices. Flugels are very sensitive to mpc selection, so spend a little time on that after you buy your horn. Dave
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12-12-2006, 09:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
S-Money Pianissimo User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 162	Re: Flugelhorn Selection I have also been looking for flugelhorns recently, and have talked to many professionals in the business. They have all pretty much agreed on the following choices. the Scodwell flugel would be the top-of-the-line instrument in this category. More information can be found at http://www.washingtonmusic.com/scodwell.asp This however is one of the more expensive instruments. So, for the common man, at the everyday prices, it has been suggested by many to get (and this is a personal favorite) the Kanstul Signature Series... the current model is the ZKF 1525. Specs can be found on Kanstul's webpage in their online showroom. It's one sweet ride, I must say.
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12-12-2006, 10:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
Clarence Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: san diego Posts: 730	Re: Flugelhorn Selection Could someone tell me about the fourth vale. never played a four valve horn,what,s the extera valve really for?
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Veldkamp Piano User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: the Netherlands Brand: van Laar Posts: 366	Re: Flugelhorn Selection Hub van Laar Eclipse
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12-12-2006, 11:06 AM	#9 (permalink)
dcstep Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Denver Posts: 679	Re: Flugelhorn Selection The Kanstul 1525 is VERY dark sounding, almost "trombony". Many people like that and that's a valid choice, but those seeking a more traditional, light, smoky tone will be dissapointed. In the Kanstul line, I much prefer the Custom Class flugel. Dave
	__________________ Schilke '60 B1 Selmer Paris -- '57 #20 K-Modified/ '03 Concept TT w/ GR66.8B2.8 '94 Lawler TL cornet w/ Sparx 2B Conn Vintage One flugel - GR66FD www.pitpops.com www.ucm-inc.com Rocky Mountain Trumpet Fest

12-12-2006, 11:56 AM	#10 (permalink)
wilcox96 Piano User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: charlotte nc Posts: 435	Re: Flugelhorn Selection I like my Bach Strad flugel. Enjoyed the copper bell Kanstul - very nice also. Here's a couple of shots of a new one out that are just so cool: Can we all say it together....WOW... I understand there's another one coming out soon...?? Any guesses as to who's these are?
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