MAC Corporation > J.Michael > Flugelhorn FG-550S
FG-550S
| Model | FG-550S |
| Tuning | Bb |
| 1st tube | Red brass |
| Bell | Yellow brass, 152mm |
| Finish | Silver plated |
| Mouthpipe | Yellow brass |
| Bore size | 11.00mm |
| Piston | Stainless steel |
| w/ 3rd trigger | |
| Outer dimensions | 42cm x 25cm x 15cm |
| Weight | 1,250g |
| Case outer size | 48cm x 25cm x 15cm |
| Accessories | Carrying case, mouthpiece |
Feature
Bottom-sprung piston and Red brass 1st tube allows Mellow sound.
Bottom-sprung piston and Red brass 1st tube allows Mellow sound.
Finish
Premium look Silver plated. Mellow and powerful tone.
Premium look Silver plated. Mellow and powerful tone.
Lead pipe
Nickel silver mouthpiece receiver and adjustable mouth pipe.
Nickel silver mouthpiece receiver and adjustable mouth pipe.
Tuning slides
Outer tube of tuning slide is made of durable nickel silver, and the 3rd trigger provides quick ajust in tuning.
Outer tube of tuning slide is made of durable nickel silver, and the 3rd trigger provides quick ajust in tuning.
1st tube
Gentle curved 1st tube made of Red brass provides Mellow sound, and it has a mount stay for lyre (score holder). * Lyre is not included in a set.
Gentle curved 1st tube made of Red brass provides Mellow sound, and it has a mount stay for lyre (score holder). * Lyre is not included in a set.
Bell
Easy to monitor own sound even for beginner - Non-wire bead bell made of Yellow brass.
Easy to monitor own sound even for beginner - Non-wire bead bell made of Yellow brass.
Piston
Durable stainless steel piston with light weight piston button and stainless spring provides quick and stable piston action.
Durable stainless steel piston with light weight piston button and stainless spring provides quick and stable piston action.
Semi-hard case
Light weight styloform case comes with a shoulder strap.
Light weight styloform case comes with a shoulder strap.
Differnce between Bottom-sprung piston and Top-sprung piston
- Bottom sprung piston
The height of valve casing is shorter than Trumpet's becasue of the bottom-sprung. Due to this, the curve of 1st tube becomes gentle and it allows mellow sound, just like the Flugelhorn. - Top sprung piston
Piston and valve casing are same design as Trumpet. Curve of 1st tube must be sharper therefore the sound is closer to Trumpet as well.
