C.G. Conn 1FG 'Vintage One' Professional Bb Flugelhorn in Lacquer SN 661906

C.G. Conn 1FG Vintage One Flugelhorn Overview

The C.G. Conn 1FG Vintage One is a professional Bb flugelhorn built for players who want a dedicated flugel voice with the clarity, response, and pitch control expected from a modern professional instrument. Conn positions the 1FG within its professional Bb flugelhorn line, and its Vintage One design combines traditional flugelhorn warmth with practical features for serious ensemble, jazz, commercial, and doubling work.

C.G. Conn 1FG Vintage One Flugelhorn Specifications

• Instrument Type: Flugelhorn
• Key: Bb
• Finish: Lacquer
• Bore Size: .413 inch
• Bell Material: One-piece hand-hammered gold brass
• Valves: Three piston valves with Monel pistons
• Case: Fitted hard case
• Accessories: Mouthpiece, Valve oil
• Serial Number: 661906

Condition & Setup

This open-box flugelhorn is in excellent playing order and has been professionally inspected, prepared, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. It presents very cleanly, with fine surface scratches and light handling marks visible on the bell and body finish. The fitted hard case is included, along with a mouthpiece and valve oil.

Who the 1FG Vintage One Flugelhorn Is For

The 1FG Vintage One is well suited to trumpet players, jazz musicians, commercial players, and advanced ensemble performers who need a warm, centered flugelhorn sound without moving into a strictly vintage playing feel. Its professional design makes it a strong choice for players who want a reliable primary flugelhorn for section work, solo color, recording, and doubling situations where response and intonation control matter.

Common Questions About the C.G. Conn 1FG

How does the Vintage One design shape the flugelhorn sound?

The 1FG uses a one-piece hand-hammered gold brass bell, a design choice associated with a warm, rounded flugelhorn color and a centered core. The .413 inch bore helps keep the response focused while retaining the conical character players expect from a professional flugelhorn.

What is the purpose of the third-valve slide trigger?

The third-valve slide trigger allows the player to adjust intonation while playing, especially on valve combinations that tend to sit sharp on brass instruments. For flugelhorn players, that added control is useful in exposed lyrical lines and close ensemble settings.

Where does the 1FG fit among professional flugelhorns?

The Conn 1FG is a professional Bb flugelhorn designed for players who want a dedicated flugel rather than treating the instrument as an occasional accessory. It is appropriate for serious jazz, commercial, church, wind ensemble, and studio use.

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