I haven’t had my silver plated ACB Doubler Flugelhorn long, but based on what I can tell so far, it’s just about perfect for the role it is designed to fill, a good quality instrument that sells for an amazing price. I am impressed with the valve action and intonation of this horn. I had hoped they would be acceptable, they are actually quite good. From what I can tell (I’m no expert on Flugelhorns) it slots pretty well, the tone is quite nice, and (if you’re the sort of person who cares about such things) its tone and response from pedal C on down is magnificent. I haven’t owned the horn long enough to know how it will hold up, but I’m optimistic it will serve me well for many years. Almost as important as the horn is the help I got from Josh on the ACB sales staff about the flugelhorn mouthpiece upgrade I ordered with this horn. His knowledge of ACB mouthpieces helped me select an ACB Flugelhorn mouthpiece that is a good match for my trumpet mouthpiece in diameter and rim profile. There’s a world of difference (for me at least) between this mouthpiece and the one that comes standard with the horn. I’m very happy with both the ACB mouthpiece and the help I got in selecting it. I’m still getting used to the flugelhorn, but I can already tell that this mouthpiece makes my transitions between trumpet and flugelhorn much smoother and easier. If I earned my living as a studio musician playing trumpet and flugel full time, I’m pretty sure I would want a Kanstul 1525, but I’m not a full-time musician and I’m primarily a trumpet player. The purpose of this ACB Doubler is to expand my versatility and options. For that role, as far as I can tell so far, this horn is very close to perfect for what I need.

I have been looking at flugelhorns for a while now. Couldn't decide if I wanted to drop the major coin on an Adams flugelhorn or not, but once a friend let me try his ACB Doubler's that's a fraction of the price I was sold. I decided on the raw finish and the patina is starting to really make the beautiful look even better. Eventually, I still will probably get that beautiful Adams F2 brushed flugelhorn, but for the time being the ACB Doubler's is a perfect horn for anything I have to throw down the leadpipe! Thank you, Trent, for creating such a beautiful, cost-effective, and overall fantastic horn! Definitely will be a longtime customer!

Whichever company ACB has partnered with to get this amazing return investment should be cheering with joy. These things are selling like hot cakes and for good reason. This horn is powerful, smooth, even, and has that warmth that I’ve been desperately craving from a flugelhorn for some time now. The case is lightweight but durable, I love the backpack straps and the awesome ACB logo. The generic mouthpiece they provide is pretty reliable to play around. The silver plate is simply beautiful, I can’t put it down whether it’s me playing it or just staring at it’s fine finish. One of the things I am most happy about is the valves, they were what I was a bit nervous about but don’t be if you’re considering this flugelhorn. I am glad I have this in my collection and I can’t wait to make even more business with ACBrass in the future.

I recently purchased the satin finish version of this horn and I am very pleased with it. I'm normally a lower brass player and I didn't want to spend a whole lot of money on a instrument that for me is not my primary instrument. But this instrument sounds as good as any as I could want, especially at this price. The finish is beautiful. The only thing that I wish could have been better is not having to wait so long, but that was due to Trump, not Trent. ACB went out of their way to be helpful.

I recently purchased the ACB Doubler Flugelhorn and I couldn't be more satisfied! The sound, intonation and quality of the build is remarkable. The brushed satin finish is just gorgeous. I don't think there's a better flugelhorn available in that price range that equals the ACB Doubler. Highly recommend and thanks a bunch, Trent!

I absolutely love this horn! The design fits perfectly in my hands, it has a very rich tone, and it has great slotting in every register. I purchased this horn because I was unhappy with my Leblanc F357 Arturo Sandoval flugel. The ACB flugel plays like a dream! I also love that the water keys are levers instead of amado-style, like on my old Leblanc. The one on my third valve slide had to be soldered back on multiple times. I highly recommend this horn!

To be honest, I am a comeback player. I had a Getzen flugelhorn 35 years ago and haven't played one since. After getting back to playing and practicing and hearing someone play an Adams 5 at an event I was at, I just needed to get another. Of course the Adams was out of the question but knowing the guys would take care to deliver a nice horn, I was sold on the Doubler. I'm taking it slow and steady but thus far it is everything I'd hoped for and all that I need. I'm looking forward to playing it along side others but already know it will hold it's own. Also to be honest, I might have given this horn 4 stars only because it can't really stack up next to a $3,500.00 horn but I HAD to throw in the extra star for the customer service and expertise. I was so impressed, I may fly to KC when it comes time for an upgrade.

I have wanted a Flugelhorn since 1972. That's the year Mancini and Severinsen released Brass on Ivory. I can't play it like Doc did, but I sure am having fun trying. Beautiful horn, beautiful sound.

This is quite possibly one of the best flugelhorns I have played in my life! Back at school they had Yamaha's which didn't even compare to the Doubler that I received rather recently. This is a fantastic horn, the finish looks even better than I expected it to be and I have loved playing with it. I also appreciate the cheap and fast shipping to the land down under of Australia! Keep up the fantastic work and you can certainly expect more purchases from me in the future.