Antoine Courtois Professional 154 Flugelhorn - Gold Brass Bell, Clear Lacquer

Description

The Flugelhorn to Outperform All Flugelhorns
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Antoine Courtois Professional 154 Flugelhorn - Gold Brass Bell, Clear Lacquer
Bb Flugelhorn with 6.69" Gold Brass Bell, 0.413" Bore, Top Sprung Hand-lapped Monel Pistons, 3rd Valve Slide Trigger, Mouthpiece, and Deluxe Hardwood Case
The Flugelhorn to Outperform All Flugelhorns
Are you a seasoned trumpet player searching for the perfect flugelhorn for your arsenal? If so, musicians at Sweetwater highly recommend the Antoine Courtois Professional Series 154 flugelhorn. Incredibly elegant, imposingly sonorous, and astonishingly easy to play, this flugel is the best of the best. Using a traditional French approach, craftspeople at Antoine Courtois have given the 154 a gold brass body with a smaller, 0.413-inch bore and a large 6.6-inch bell. Its bore — which is smaller than a trumpet’s — moves an ideal amount of air without adding any unwanted fuzziness to your tone. Meanwhile, its large, hand-hammered gold brass bell projects a clear, focused sound, and a set of reliable, hand-lapped monel pistons allow for smooth, speedy runs. Finally, a clear lacquer finish seals the deal, enveloping the horn for physical longevity and musical warmth.
A small bore and large bell work together to produce a characteristic flugelhorn sound
Flugelhorns are known for their rich and mellow tone, but it’s not always easy to find one that sounds that way! Luckily, producing authentic, quality sound is Antoine Courtois’s top priority. When you play the 154, you’ll immediately notice its super smooth tone. Thanks to its gold brass construction, small bore, and 1-piece/hand-hammered bell, the 154 naturally produces that stereotypical flugel sound you’ve always dreamed of achieving. What’s more, getting that sound won’t require any additional effort on your part — it’s designed to be ultra-playable!
Rugged and reliable monel valves improve playing agility
Trumpet players will be pleased with the BFH-1541’s monel valve system. Made from a durable nickel-copper superalloy, monel pistons are the top performer when it comes to corrosion-resistant valve systems. They supply extra durability, added warmth, and ultra-smooth motion; each piston is expertly crafted to move uniformly, wearing evenly as possible over time.
Antoine Courtois: centuries of brass excellence
Since the days of the French Revolution in 1789, the Courtois name has been at the forefront of the instrument-manufacturing industry. A legendary name built on a foundation of locally crafted semicircular trumpets, flugelhorns, slide trombones, and horns, Antoine Courtois brass instruments have remained some of the highest-quality instruments on the market. Today, Antoine Courtois instruments are crafted under the Buffet Crampon umbrella while retaining the former’s standards for excellence.
Antoine Courtois Professional 154 Flugelhorn Features:
Bb flugelhorn produces a distinct, mellow sound and blends well with other instruments
6.69-inch hand-hammered gold brass bell improves focus
0.413-inch bore optimizes airflow and adds tonal clarity
Ultra-quick hand-lapped monel pistons resist corrosion
3 lever-style forged water keys for quick drainage
Clear lacquer finish contributes warmth to your sound and adds a layer of protection to the horn's gold brass construction
Includes a versatile Courtois 1-1/2C mouthpiece
Comes equipped with a deluxe hardwood case for safe transport
Specification
Detail
Key
Bb
Level
Professional
Finish
Clear Lacquer
Bore
0.413"
Bell
6.69"
Bell Material
Gold Brass
Valves
Top Sprung Hand-lapped Monel Piston
3rd Valve Slide
Slide Trigger
Mouthpiece
Included
Case/Gig Bag
Deluxe Hardwood Case
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