Glad to have found this forum. I really missed the old TM group...
Does anyone play a Schilke 1041 FLC Flugelhorn? I'm in the market for a new flugelhorn. I played a Jupiter 846 for many years but have sold it. I realize the Schilke 1041 is a much different horn. I haven't had a chance to try a flugelhorn with such a small bore. My main trumpet is a Schilke B7 so I'm a real Schilke fan. I live in Kansas City so eventually I might make a make a trip to Chicago to try out a 1041. I'm not far from ACB so I will also check out some of the Adams horns as well.

I had a chance to pick up a pre-owned Yamaha 631 GS for a very fair price. I decided to go with it. At some point when my chops are better I will try the Adams F3 again. I also would like to someday try a Schilke 1041 FLC.

I had a chance to pick up a pre-owned Yamaha 631 GS for a very fair price. I decided to go with it. At some point when my chops are better I will try the Adams F3 again. I also would like to someday try a Schilke 1041 FLC.

@barliman2001

@flugelgirl I tried all the Adams 3 valve flugels today (and the ACB dblr). I liked the sound and playing feel of the F3 the most. I was shocked by the large bell size on the F2 and F3.

@ca Thanks for your comments. For many years I played a Jupiter 846RL which I hear is much like the Yamaha 631. I liked the way it sounded but I'm undecided on the sound I want now.

@kehaulani That's a great sound. Thanks for the info.

@flugelgirl Lots of folks in this group like the Adams flugelhorns. I will give them a try. I live in Kansas City so that makes it easier.

@administrator
I see you play an F1. That means a lot.

@kehaulani
That is a strong vote. Which configuration did you choose? (By the way.. I've always loved the Chet Baker quote in your signature)

I still haven't bought a flugelhorn. Does anyone have a comparison between the Adams Sonic and the Yamaha 631G? They are very close in price.
iIhad a chance to buy a Yamaha 6310Z at a very fair price but it sold before I could decide. That lead me to consider the Yamaha 8310Z or possibly the 8315G but haven't been able to try either.

I have 5 trumpets + a Conn 28A long cornet that seems very trumpet like. Sometimes I consider selling one of them but which one? I've had many horns but sold them all except these six. The only other horn I really want is a flugelhorn. So I guess 5 trumpets, one long cornet, and one flugelhorn is my limit before "too many." If I were forced to choose only one to keep long term It would be the Schilke B7.