Kühnl & Hoyer Model 15 G Bb-Flugelhorn

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Kühnl & Hoyer Model 15 G Bb-Flugelhorn

Kühnl & Hoyer

Model 15 G Bb-Flugelhorn

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Product Info

Article Number: 610988
Model: Model 15 G Bb-Flugelhorn
Price: $2,407.90

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The Kühnl & Hoyer 15 G Bb is a fantastic option for serious students and professionals seeking a well-crafted, resonant flugelhorn. Its gold brass body and smooth valve action provide a comfortable playing experience and a beautiful, classic sound—ideal for classical and lyrical playing. It’s a premium-priced instrument that delivers a significant step up in quality and tone.

Product Description

  • Kühnl & Hoyer Model 15 G Bb-Flugelhorn
  • Bb Flugelhorn
  • Made of gold brass
  • Bell Ø: 155 mm
  • Bore: 11.0 mm
  • Hand lapped stainless steel valves
  • Inner and outer slides made of nickel silver
  • Compensating key system with Amado water key on the 3rd slide
  • Additional Amado water key
  • With clear lacquer finish
  • Includes mouthpiece
PROS
  • • Gold brass construction delivers a warm, rich, and projecting tone.
  • • Hand-lapped stainless steel valves offer exceptionally smooth and responsive action.
  • • The Amado water keys improve playability and reduce moisture buildup in the instrument.
  • • Nickel silver slides ensure durability and contribute to a consistent intonation.
CONS
  • • The 155mm bell, while providing a full tone, can feel slightly unwieldy for smaller players.
  • • Being a primarily classical-focused instrument, its versatility for modern genres is somewhat limited.
  • • The clear lacquer finish, while attractive, requires diligent care to prevent tarnish.

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Key Features

Bore Size 11.0 mm
Bell Size 155 mm
Material Gold Brass (body), Nickel Silver (slides), Stainless Steel (valves)
Valve Type Hand Lapped Stainless Steel
Finish Clear Lacquer
Mouthpiece Included (model specifics unavailable)
Weight Approximately 2.8 kg (6.2 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Kühnl & Hoyer often offers a slightly warmer, more 'vintage' tone than Yamaha, and a more robust build than some of the lower-end Besson models, leaning toward a more European aesthetic.
While excellent, this is probably a bit much for a complete beginner; the nuances of its tone and build are best appreciated by a more experienced player. A less expensive student model might be a more accessible starting point.
Yes, the compensating system helps maintain good intonation across the range, making it more comfortable to play in higher registers compared to non-compensating models.

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