B&S Challenger II "Brochon" Professional Bb Flugelhorn (Model 3146/2) in stunning clear gold lacquer. Handcrafted in Markneukirchen, Germany, the Challenger II series is widely regarded by professional jazz and orchestral players as one of the finest French-style flugelhorns on the market—combining a dark, velvety tone with modern German precision and slotting.

Features & Specifications

Brand: B&S (Markneukirchen, Germany)

Model: Challenger II "Brochon" (Model 3146/2)

Serial Number: 100239 (Mid/Late 2000s)

Key: Bb

Bore Size: Small ⁠.409"⁠ bore for an effortless, warm, and broad sound

Bell: Hand-hammered 5.9" yellow brass bell featuring custom hand engraving of Château de Brochon

Valves: Monel pistons with smooth, reliable action and bottom springs

Intonation: 3rd valve slide trigger for quick and precise tuning adjustments

Finish: Gold Lacquer

Condition

Cosmetics: In excellent condition with high-lustre lacquer throughout. Showcases beautiful, crisp hand engraving on the bell.

Mechanicals: All slides move freely, and valves are fast, smooth, and pop with great compression.

Instrument comes with a Carol brass flugelhorn case

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Brand
Model
  • Challenger II "Brochon" Bb Flugelhorn Model 3146/2
Finish
  • Gold Lacquer
Year
  • 2008
Made In
  • Germany

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