Joetpt16

well i'm a college student currently and i'm looking into purchasing a flugelhorn. i've been playing the trumpet since the 6th grade and on the verge of graduating from college. i love to play jazz and looking into something with a smooth solid tone color. anyways, just looking to see what brands of flugels to look into? any ideas???

Joey Rodriguez

Solar Bell

Eclipse flugelhorns are VERY nice!!



Red flugelhorn scratched with clear lacquer.

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bilboinsa

You will get all sorts of suggestions--like the Kanstul 1525 that I recently bought. However, the reason I bought that one was because I attended a conference where TONS of horns were around to be played. From Jupiter to Yamaha to Getzen to Conn V1 to Stomvis to New York Trumpet Co. offerings, and from this, I picked the Kanstul. Other than recommending the 1525, I would recommend that you search for a similar event. You are in Louisiana, so maybe you could get on IH 10 this summer for the Texas Bandmasters Association convention here in San Antonio--there will be lots of horns here again. Or look closer to home and see what is there.

If you can't get out and sample lots, I would say that the Kanstul and Conn are both fine choices. The Jupiter also sounded nice at the price, IMHO.

have fun.

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mholliday

I Have The Kanstul 1525 As Well And I Am Very Pleased With That Purchase.

wilcox96

This is such an individual thing. You'll just have to try some out to see what fits you best...gives you the sound you are after.

You already state you play Bach... you might look into a Strad flugel. It has served me well for many years.

Some newer ones are in the Stage 1 line:

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trumpetnick

The signature Stage 1 is very funky....but can't beat the Spada who else can make a rotary flugel with upright action?

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Vulgano Brother

Tony Scodwell makes a killer flugelhorn (that tunes after the valve section) that is well worth checking out.

Have fun shopping!

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gchun

Whatever instrument you decide to try, make sure that you have a mouthpiece that properly fits the receiver. The wrong shank can make a great horn play like a dog.

Garry

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Try every one you can. Friends, teachers, music stores, all of 'em. A horn that's a dream for one person can sould like a big dull garden hose for others. Sometimes I think it's a more individualized sound than the trumpet. It's tough so say what kind of horn will sound the way you want, but make sure to try even the brands that you would expect to be mediocre...you just never know with flugel.

Jason.

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gregc

Roy Lawler makes a great Flugel as well.

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