Rare E. Benge Resno Tempered Bell 5 flugelhorn The Mangione Sound | Gamonbrass

E. Benge #5 Resno Tempered Bell  Bb flugelhorn `The Chuck Mangione Sound `

In 1972, Zigmant Kanstul, after working at F.E. Olds & Son in Fullerton since the early 1950s, started to work for the company while in downtown Los Angeles, eventually becoming the shop foreman. During this same period in the early 70s, the Benge product line expanded to include the three different flugelhorns, designed by Zig Kanstul, the piccolo trumpet, and the Claude Gordon model trumpet.

The Benge Model No. 5 Flugelhorn is a legendary vintage instrument, widely famous for its affiliation with jazz icon Chuck Mangione and his hit song "Feels So Good". Primarily produced during the golden eras of Los Angeles (and later Anaheim) manufacturing, this horn is highly sought after by jazz and big-band musicians for its uniquely deep, powerful, and iconic projection.

Core Specifications

• Bell Size: #5 Resno-Tempered bell (typically features a slightly larger taper and thin brass).
• Bore Design: Larger, more trumpet-like bore compared to tight French-style flugelhorns, yielding massive airflow freedom.

-rare example with both 1st & 3rd slide triggers

- technically & visually very good

-factory silverplating

- Giardinelli 7FL New York mpc

--Protec Combo case ( Bb trumpet is not included ) 

We offer trade ins.

Technical condition: valves and slides move smoothly and lightly, very good compression

Visual condition: no dents, small dings, silverplating finish: about 98% remains, some silver surface scratches ,no patches,no corrosion

Finish: silverplated instrument, factory plating

Additional information: overviewed, ultrasonically cleaned,  mouthpiece  Giardinelli NEW YORK 7FL  , Protec combo case ( Bb trumpet is a sample only, not included )  

Ready to playguson FL mouthpiece