Description
Conn Vintage One Flugel Sn 965229 Flugelhorn
The C.G. Conn 1FG “Vintage One” Professional Flugelhorn is a top-tier instrument designed to provide the warm, luscious sound characteristic of classic American flugelhorns. While specific records for serial number
965229 are not detailed in current retail listings, the Vintage One series was officially released in 2002 after extensive development with over 40 professional players to emulate the tonal qualities of vintage Couesnon flugelhorns.
Key Specifications & Features
- Bore Size: It features a responsive .413″ (10.49mm) bore that provides a feel similar to a trumpet while maintaining a “mellow” flugelhorn character.
- Bell Design: Equipped with a 6″ (152mm) one-piece hand-hammered gold brass bell (or rose brass in some variants) reinforced with a bell bow guard.
- Action: Uses professional Monel pistons for quick and smooth valve movement.
- Tuning & Intonation: Features a 3rd slide trigger with a comfortable wood handle for precise intonation adjustments and is known for holding true intonation even above the staff.
- Includes a Protec Gig Bag and a Schilke 13A FL (Gold Plated) mouthpiece.
- Satin Finish: A bead-blasted “satin lacquer” finish is also available for players preferring a unique aesthetic and slightly different tonal response.
