Thomann FH 600 Bb-Flugelhorn 4-stars Reviews
Deep, resonant and rich sound.
Pros: It's got a very warm, dark sound. It's just dreamy. It's lighter than expected for its size. The pistons feel very fluid and responsive. Easy to clean and maintain. You won't want to put it down. Cons: Should do full maintenance (washing it) at least once every 2 months, not 3 months like it recommends in the booklet it brings if you're using it weekly, or the valves begin to stick even after oiling. The middle to upper partials feel distant. Should purchase a step-up mouthpiece right away with it. The unidentified one it brings is all over the place when it comes to tone. Your hand's natural oils can quickly damage the lacquer if you're not on top of it wiping it after each session. Using a regular polish spray on the surface with a microfiber cloth helps protect the lacquer.
Great horn for this price
I didnt expect much since it is so cheap, but it is really nice horn to play with (i dont really have experience of other flugelhorns though) but I enjoy it. One trigger is not working super smoothly but besides that, valves work fine. Also there are some spitvalves that the Cork is not installed perfectly in the middle and some glue is visible but these are just minor aestethical things.
A nice instrument.
I bought this as my first flugelhorn, about 1 year ago.
I have found it's a great horn for learning, and hence i believe that it's
a good instrument for anyone that needs a flugelhorn.
The tone is really amazing for the low price. I have mostly played jazz with it and it really sounds wonderful, especially with a little extra reverb.
The quality is also great. Of course nothing is broken, and the valves run smoothly. In the beginning the first valve had a tendency to stay down even after oiling them, but when I started to play more often and when playing regularly, there are no problems.
I've heard that intonation is a problem on many horns, but I haven't noticed anything like that. And of course the intonation valve solves most things for the perfectionists.
Overall it's a wonderful horn, a great instrument case, and one mouthpiece.
I also got a K&M stand, which fits without problem in the horn, in the case.
I recommend this horn for any beginner, and for any advanced trumpet player who wants to expand a little.
