C.G. Conn 1FG 'Vintage One' Professional Bb Flugelhorn in Lacquer SN 667237

C.G. Conn 1FG Vintage One Flugelhorn Overview

The C.G. Conn 1FG Vintage One is a professional Bb flugelhorn designed for players who want a centered, traditional flugelhorn voice with the build quality expected from Conn's professional brass line. The Vintage One series is respected by players who need a warm, lyrical color for jazz, commercial work, worship settings, studio use, and solo playing while retaining dependable response and intonation control. This instrument is finished in lacquer, includes a fitted hard case, and has been professionally serviced by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds.

C.G. Conn 1FG Vintage One Flugelhorn Specifications

• Instrument Type: Bb flugelhorn
• Model: 1FG Vintage One
• Finish: Lacquer
• Bell: One-piece hand-hammered gold brass bell
• Bore Size: .413 inch
• Valves: Three piston valves with Monel pistons
• Trigger: 3rd valve slide trigger
• Case: Fitted hard case
• Accessories: Mouthpiece, valve oil
• Serial Number: 667237

Condition & Setup

This open-box instrument is in excellent playing order and has been professionally inspected, set up, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. The lacquer finish is clean and reflective overall, with minor fine surface scratches and handling marks visible on close inspection. The instrument includes a fitted hard case.

Who the 1FG Vintage One Flugelhorn Is For

The 1FG Vintage One is well suited to advancing and professional trumpet players who need a dedicated flugelhorn for lyrical section work, solo features, jazz ballads, commercial playing, and recording. Its gold brass bell supports the broad, warm color many players expect from a professional flugelhorn, while the .413 inch bore and 3rd valve slide trigger give experienced players the response and pitch control needed for exposed melodic work.

Common Questions About the C.G. Conn 1FG

How does the Conn 1FG Vintage One fit within professional flugelhorns?

The Conn 1FG Vintage One is cataloged as a professional Bb flugelhorn and is built around traditional flugelhorn priorities: warmth, centered response, and expressive lyrical color.

What does the gold brass bell contribute to the playing character?

Gold brass bells are commonly chosen for a warmer, broader tonal profile than yellow brass. On a flugelhorn, that character supports lyrical playing, ballads, and blended section work.

Why is the 3rd valve slide trigger important on a flugelhorn?

A 3rd valve slide trigger allows the player to adjust pitch while playing, which is especially useful on a conical brass instrument where intonation control is central to confident performance.

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