Since its introduction this
flugelhorn has caused quite a stir within the business. It has gained
an enviable reputation as being probably the best ‘players' flugelhorn
on the market today. One thing is for sure; this flugelhorn will leave
a lasting impression. |
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show standard Taylor Flugelhorns with red brass or optional copper bell. |
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The Taylor Flugelhorn was developed
in conjunction with flugelhorn specialist Eddie Severn. The aim was
to recreate the sound of the old French classics. It had to have that
sound and be as reliable as possible. It has the very best modern valve
block, with stainless steel pistons for dependability. The bore size
is small, like the old French instruments. |
Most modern flugels have a bell
with a large throat area. This provides reasonable volume and projection.
The big drawback to this, is that it makes the flugel sound more like
a trombone. If that is the sound you want, fine. The main difference
in the Taylor Flugelhorn is the smaller bell dimensions. This gives
a sweeter, more subtle, 'airier' sound. A smaller horn is easier to play because you don't need so much air to fill it. The tone comes together; the amount of 'air' you let into the sound becomes more controllable. It's less tiring to play, and the biggest bonus of all is improved intonation. If you are serious about the flugelhorn, and want more than 'a big fat trumpet on steroids', why not give the Taylor Flugelhorn a try? |
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| Photo shows a special order Custom Shop Flugelhorn made for Jazz musician Byron Wallen. It features a heavyweight naturally aged copper bell and branch for that gorgeous colour. The standard bell is either red or yellow brass. | |
Davie Howes Plays the New Taylor Vulcan Horn |
So they say Brass instruments cannot be made with right angles??!! Played by Davie Howes of Norfolk UK (Please wait for the video to load in the space above) |
