Thomann FH 600 G Bb-Flugelhorn

Not bad

Decent horn for the money. No Flugelhorn has great intonation

Minor problems noted

Can't beat these for the price....

OK first said - I am not a pro musician on brass, I play alto sax. However I am learning brass and have this flugelhorn and a cheaper B flat trumpet. I can't find any fault with the intonation, tuning or blowing on this horn. The valves work beautifully although weaker springs might aid speed for some folks. I use a Bobby Shew flugelhorn m/p and I am trying the Denis Wick 4FL next - very warm fluid sound from the horn with a better m/p..

tolles Instrument

alles einwandfrei, Klang auch sehr gut, Toene kommen leicht und ohne Anstrengung.

Ventile laufen leicht ohne haengenzubleiben. Koffer ist auch ohne Mangel.

Alles fuehlt sich sehr solide an.

Lieferung schnell und problemlos.

Ich empfehle jedoch, auch noch andere Mundstuecke als das mitgelieferte auszuprobieren. Es laesst sich aber auch mit dem gelieferten gut spielen.

GREAT

I AM VERY PLEASED.

I PLAY TENOR AND ALTO SAX.. I HAD A SML PARIS TP600 TRUMPET. I PLAY THE EASIEST FLUGEL. VERY ENJOYABLE..

Not bad at all

Not bad at all. At the beginning I was exited about this instrument for low price.

Depending on the mouthpiece you can make sharp or really deep, I'd say 'empty', mellow sound. I use this one as a soloist in wind orchestra, also for playing marches outdoor. It plays.

The bad thing on this i that screws more likely fall off, also the mechanism on the 3rd valve pipe fell of on mine 2 times, so at this point it is not reliable instrument.

Valves keep working very - very well after (now I am quite surprised when seeing it's been so long time!) more then 3 years of almost everyday playing. The tuning pipe is a little bit worse, still works though.

I would say- it can do really good job if it doesn't loose it screws and soldered part doesn't come off.

I love to use it :)

Tone: really velvety, soft, beautifull

Pitch: exact

Valves: appropriate moving

Appearance: elegant

I love to use it :)

Good Price

For the price and sound, i would recommend this instrument if you are buying it for fun and simple gigs. The horn produces a very nice warm tone which i love.

However, resistance can be felt and the horn is not very free blowing. The intonation of certain notes are really off as well. The low E on mine is very sharp and the middle G is quite flat just to name a couple of examples.

Had a hard time adjusting to it and there is this strong chemical smell (probably the finishing) which i cannot get rid of.

Overall a fun buy.

Great instrument, incredible value

For the price this is a truly unbelievable instrument. Very closely based on the popular Yamaha Maestro flugels, the gold brass bell has a rich, warm tone perfect for playing in all scenarios (I've used it in both British Brass Bands and Big Bands). The valves are heavy and sluggish at first, but with a quality, thin valve oil and some time this corrects itself as the horn "wears in". The instrument is very heavy, it is the heaviest flugel I can remember ever playing, however it is very comfortable and ergonomic in the hands. The 3rd valve slide trigger on mine is a little sluggish, but does the job just fine; on an instrument in this price bracket it's unusual to see a trigger at all, never mind one that's nearly perfect!

For the big band doubler or brass band cornet player who is occasionally asked to dep on flugel this is perfect, and would suit brass band flugelhorn soloists up to 2nd/3rd section standard without a problem. Very highly recommended.

Outstanding quality for the price!!!

I was not really expecting to be wowed but when I received the item I was genuinely shocked! First of all it only costs a fraction of the professional models out there. Secondly, it plays surprisingly in tune! This is really a great product.

The only CON is that the buffing (before lacquering) was not done well in the hard to reach areas.

Fantastic flugelhorn at a bargain price

For the price this flugelhorn is fantastic, and easily compares to the Yamaha Maestro (predecessor to the Xeno model) for just a fraction of the price. This particular flugel is modeled after the Maestro (which many recent flugelhorns are).

It is the perfect instrument for the trumpet player wanting a good quality doubler's flugelhorn without breaking the bank, or for lower section brass bands needing a new flugel (at this price it's definitely the instrument of choice for anyone but professional musicians).

The gold brass bell adds a fair bit of weight to the instrument, so if you aren't a fan of heavier instruments then opt for the yellow brass model (FH 600), however the gold brass bell creates that beautiful extra little softness and delicate element to the sound that is just as much at home in a brass band setting as it is in a big band.

The valves have unusually strong springs in, but swapping these for standard-weight springs improves the response of the valves and makes it much easier to play, however some players do prefer the heavier valves. Initially the valves needed a rinse to remove dirt from manufacture, but after cleaning the valves move smoothly and don't stick.

The mouthpiece is suited for use in a flugel, however there are many better mouthpieces out there, and a much better tone can be achieved simply by swapping to a better mouthpiece.

The build quality is good, with no blobs of solder or rough joints, however there were sharp edges on the trigger springs which have caused a few scratches.

For the amazing price you can't possibly go wrong with this instrument, and you won't find it lacking at all. Highly recommend.