Hub van Laar Flugelhorns

acorn484 · 01-06-2008, 01:06 PM

I was wondering if anybody knows the price range of Hub van Laar flugelhorns. Also, if you have ever played one let me know what you think. Thanks

Veldkamp · 01-06-2008, 01:26 PM

I'm endorsing Hub van laar instruments so needless to say I'm very happy with my horns. Hub has 6 models:

B1 the one I'm playing now (see my YouTube vids)
B2 is like the B1, but has a goldbrass bell
B3 is has a bigger bell, so a broader sound and bigger feel.
B4 is a new model, very compact but has a nice dark/warm sound (it's on my wishlist)

Oiram a very nice flugelhorn, maybe more jazzy. Paolo Fresu is playing one.

Ack van Rooijen model. Ack is one of the best flugelhorn players around. I believe it's something like a mix of an Oiram and a B2

I don't know the price range in the U.S. In Europe prices start round € 2000,- for the B1-B4, the Oiram is 500,- more I think.

tatakata · 01-06-2008, 10:06 PM

where can someone try one of these hub van laar trumpets in the US? I keep hearing really good things.

Veldkamp · 01-07-2008, 12:05 AM

Bob Findley is the only dealer in the US. You can contact him through his website.

Walter · 01-07-2008, 12:14 PM

I have the Oiram flugelhorn and it is fantastic in every way...beautiful sound, best valves out IMHO (Bauerfeind),spot on intonation, well built.....it looks good and plays even better.

I found buying from Hub Van Laar a very positive experience......I have been on trumpet safaris and at the moment feel very settled but I would not rule out buying another trumpet. I will only buy another flugel if I lose/damage my Oiram...my new horn would be another Oiram!

Walter

NYTC · 01-07-2008, 01:17 PM

Gorgeous Flugel,Walter.
My compliments.

Felix

Walter · 01-07-2008, 05:25 PM

Thanks Felix.....I have heard great things about your horns. If I lived closer to you I am sure I would have been in contact by now!

Still ....we have some good makers here in Europe and I really have to thank Erik Veldkamp who intially stirred my interest in Hub Van Laar and his horns. I don't know about the trumpets but this flugel is really nice.

Walter

Mark Bradley · 01-07-2008, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Veldkamp

Oiram a very nice flugelhorn, maybe more jazzy. Paolo Fresu is playing one.

Sorry to change the subject (some seem to just hate that!) but bringing up the excellent player Paolo Fresu, not very well known here in the States, compels me to mention my brother-in-law, the Italian bassist, composer and bandleader Giovanni Tommaso-- one who some might argue "discovered" Paolo. Just thought I'd throw that in, totally unbiased of course (ha!).

allmusic ((( To Chet > Overview )))

TrentAustin · 01-07-2008, 08:04 PM

Now that is a gorgeous flugel!

-t

tatakata · 01-07-2008, 08:09 PM

wow. it just looks like it plays great. beautiful! what is the finish?

01-06-2008, 01:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
acorn484 New Friend Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 12	Hub van Laar Flugelhorns I was wondering if anybody knows the price range of Hub van Laar flugelhorns. Also, if you have ever played one let me know what you think. Thanks

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Veldkamp Piano User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: the Netherlands Brand: van Laar Posts: 375	Re: Hub van Laar Flugelhorns I'm endorsing Hub van laar instruments so needless to say I'm very happy with my horns. Hub has 6 models: B1 the one I'm playing now (see my YouTube vids) B2 is like the B1, but has a goldbrass bell B3 is has a bigger bell, so a broader sound and bigger feel. B4 is a new model, very compact but has a nice dark/warm sound (it's on my wishlist) Oiram a very nice flugelhorn, maybe more jazzy. Paolo Fresu is playing one. Ack van Rooijen model. Ack is one of the best flugelhorn players around. I believe it's something like a mix of an Oiram and a B2 I don't know the price range in the U.S. In Europe prices start round € 2000,- for the B1-B4, the Oiram is 500,- more I think.
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tatakata Mezzo Forte User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 957	Re: Hub van Laar Flugelhorns where can someone try one of these hub van laar trumpets in the US? I keep hearing really good things.

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Veldkamp Piano User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: the Netherlands Brand: van Laar Posts: 375	Re: Hub van Laar Flugelhorns Bob Findley is the only dealer in the US. You can contact him through his website. Last edited by Veldkamp : 01-07-2008 at 05:05 AM.
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01-07-2008, 12:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
Walter Pianissimo User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 230	Re: Hub van Laar Flugelhorns I have the Oiram flugelhorn and it is fantastic in every way...beautiful sound, best valves out IMHO (Bauerfeind),spot on intonation, well built.....it looks good and plays even better. I found buying from Hub Van Laar a very positive experience......I have been on trumpet safaris and at the moment feel very settled but I would not rule out buying another trumpet. I will only buy another flugel if I lose/damage my Oiram...my new horn would be another Oiram! Walter

01-07-2008, 01:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
NYTC Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Brooklyn,NY Posts: 987	Re: Hub van Laar Flugelhorns Gorgeous Flugel,Walter. My compliments. Felix
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01-07-2008, 05:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
Walter Pianissimo User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 230	Re: Hub van Laar Flugelhorns Thanks Felix.....I have heard great things about your horns. If I lived closer to you I am sure I would have been in contact by now! Still ....we have some good makers here in Europe and I really have to thank Erik Veldkamp who intially stirred my interest in Hub Van Laar and his horns. I don't know about the trumpets but this flugel is really nice. Walter

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tatakata Mezzo Forte User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 957	Re: Hub van Laar Flugelhorns wow. it just looks like it plays great. beautiful! what is the finish?

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