Conn Vintage One Flugelhorn in Bb 1FG - Gold Brass Bell & Lacquer | Piano Gallery, Idaho Falls
The Conn Vintage One 1FG Flugelhorn represents the pinnacle of American brass instrument craftsmanship, combining legendary Conn heritage with modern engineering excellence. This professional flugelhorn features a one-piece hand-hammered gold brass bell that produces a beautiful, warm, luscious sound with the responsive .413" bore design that discerning musicians demand. Perfect for professional jazz artists, classical performers, and serious musicians who appreciate the unique intonation accuracy and tonal warmth that only Conn's Vintage One series can deliver.
Product Overview
The Vintage One 1FG showcases C.G. Conn's commitment to creating instruments that are perfectly balanced and compatible with the player's concept of sound. The one-piece hand-hammered gold brass bell, reinforced with a bell bow guard, delivers exceptional warmth and resonance while maintaining the structural integrity needed for professional performance. This unique bell construction produces the luscious, warm sound that has made Conn flugelhorns the choice of jazz legends and classical professionals.
Revolutionary engineering includes the design innovation that maintains true intonation when playing above the staff, a common challenge with traditional flugelhorn designs. The responsive .413" bore provides ideal resistance characteristics that focus the gold brass bell's warmth while ensuring excellent projection and control across all registers. Professional Monel pistons deliver smooth, lightning-fast action essential for technical passages and expressive musical phrasing.
The clear lacquer finish adds subtle warmth to the overall sound while preserving the gold brass bell's acoustic properties and enhancing the instrument's elegant appearance. Advanced performance features include the comfortable wood handle 3rd slide trigger that allows for quick, precise intonation adjustments, making this flugelhorn as functional as it is beautiful.
Ideal For
- Professional jazz musicians seeking the warm, luscious tone essential for ballad work and featured solos
- Classical performers requiring superior intonation accuracy above the staff for orchestral flugelhorn parts
- Recording artists demanding the rich, resonant sound that defines studio-quality flugelhorn work
- Brass quintet and chamber music performers who need exceptional blend and projection capabilities
- Discerning musicians who appreciate the legendary Conn heritage and American craftsmanship tradition
Key Features
Hand-Hammered Gold Brass Bell
The one-piece hand-hammered gold brass bell with bell bow guard reinforcement produces the signature warm, luscious sound that defines professional flugelhorn performance, offering superior resonance and tonal complexity.
True Intonation Above the Staff
Unlike other flugelhorns, the innovative design of the 1FG maintains accurate intonation when playing above the staff, solving a common challenge and expanding the instrument's expressive range for professional performance.
Professional Monel Piston System
High-quality Monel pistons provide smooth, quick action that responds instantly to the player's technique while maintaining excellent seal and durability for years of professional use.
Responsive Bore Design
The .413" bore is perfectly calibrated to work with the gold brass bell, providing ideal resistance characteristics that focus the warm sound while ensuring excellent projection and control.
Comfortable 3rd Slide Trigger
Features a wood handle 3rd slide trigger designed for comfort and precision, allowing quick intonation adjustments essential for professional ensemble playing and solo performance.
What's Included
- Conn Vintage One 1FG Flugelhorn with clear lacquer finish
- Bach FGH3 flugelhorn mouthpiece
- Professional woodshell case
- Free standard shipping
- Full manufacturer warranty
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Vintage One 1FG |
| Key | Bb |
| Bore Size | .413" responsive bore |
| Bell | One-piece hand-hammered gold brass with bow guard |
| Finish | Clear lacquer finish |
| Valve Material | Professional Monel pistons |
| Intonation Features | Wood handle 3rd slide trigger |
| Special Design | True intonation above the staff |
| Sound Character | Warm, luscious, resonant |
| Level | Professional |
| Heritage | C.G. Conn American craftsmanship |
| Included Mouthpiece | Bach FGH3 flugelhorn mouthpiece |
Experience This Vintage One Flugelhorn Today
Visit Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls to experience the exceptional warmth and professional performance of the Conn Vintage One 1FG Flugelhorn. The hand-hammered gold brass bell and innovative design deliver the warm, luscious sound with true intonation that has made Conn instruments legendary among discerning musicians. Contact us today to schedule your in-store trial and discover why the Vintage One series represents the finest in American brass instrument craftsmanship.
