C.G. Conn brings back old-world craftsmanship in the Vintage One series. Developed over a period of a year and a half with input from forty professional players around the world, the Vintage One flugelhorn is both elegant in design and warm and rich in sonority. Combining the research of classic design and the precision of modern technology, Vintage One is the ultimate in flugelhorn performance.
This Conn Vintage One Flugelhorn is absolutely stunning, both visually and tonally! After playing this horn for a little bit I can say it is a great one. The intonation is excellent, every note slots very well and it for a flugelhorn it feels very good above the staff.
It has a brighter and more compact sound than you would typically expect out of a flugelhorn, and I think that would make it great for playing in a big band! The 3rd slide trigger has a thick wooden handle which I find very comfortable to hold and operate, and it also adds a wonderfully striking aesthetic element. The Monel pistons feel lightning quick and the compression is outstanding.
This horn is in phenomenal condition. The previous owner took very good care of it and thus the only imperfections are some incredibly minor surface scratches. Valve action is fantastic on this instrument and the slides move smoothly. The case is also in great condition, with similarly minor nicks and scratches.
From Conn:
"The Vintage One 1FGSP flugelhorn was designed to be well balanced and compatible with the player's concept of sound. It combines a responsive .413" bore and a slightly warm resonant one-piece hand-hammered gold brass bell reinforced with a bell bow guard to produce a beautiful, warm, luscious sound.
Unlike other flugelhorns, the design of the 1FGSP holds true intonation when playing above the staff. Professional Monel pistons provide smooth and quick action while the comfortable wood handle 3rd slide trigger allows for quick adjustments. The Silver plate finish provides a slightly brighter tone to the overall sound. The C.G. Conn 1FGSP, a flugelhorn with as sound as good as its looks."
1FGSP
Here are some specifications:
- .413" Bore
- 6" Hand-Hammered One-Piece Gold Brass Bell
- Wooden 3rd Slide Trigger
- Monel Pistons
- Silver Plate
Take advantage of this deal on a superb pre-owned flugelhorn from Conn!
Sold with a case, but no mouthpiece
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