Unboxing My New Flugabone

[@pebblebeach8517]

People don’t realize how addicting our brass instruments are in our lives regardless of skill level. From the time we get up in the morning to the time we lay our head down we’re always searching new ideas we love our practice rooms. Being relatively new to the trombone I can’t wait to play it first thing in the morning learn new ideas and hear the great sound that speaks through my trombone. I share the same passion with my trumpet and find elements of both instruments that make me better on each instruments. The trumpet requires more embouchure maintenance more time resting off the instruments the bone is much more laid back instrument more gentle and soothing sound. The trumpet Is a sprint up a hill the bone is a jog in the park. I love your new flugabone and are so happy you found a new music maker in your life.

[@TheChopsShop]

Amen to everything you stated! You realize we are just vessels for this amazing art called music! It must get out of us and into the world, it can’t stay locked inside of our brains.

[@thewhitemystery1760]

i love sweeney brass and mr sweeney is so chill

[@tiantian6128]

I’m so jealous about this. What a nice horn with nice cut bell and case. You literally can take it anywhere.

[@TheChopsShop]

It’s really convenient. It’s really a great practice instrument to take on the road.

[@Epulor1]

That looks (and sounds) awesome! Have fun!

[@TheChopsShop]

Thanks, I’m excited about this journey I’m embarking on. Learning new things is something I’m passionate about.

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

The Flugabone is actually a Valve Trombone wrapped up like a Flugelhorn. It's much easier to hold and play, plus they really will allow Marching Bands to recreate that Duke Ellington sound.

[@TheChopsShop]

It’s a fun horn to play.

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

@@TheChopsShop It's great for recreating that Duke Ellington sound

[@TheChopsShop]

I would not associate Duke Ellington’s sound with the valve trombone. Juan Tizol was a member of the band for number of years but he did not have many features.

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

@@TheChopsShop Maynard Ferguson was another Valve Trombone Icon

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

@@TheChopsShop Juan Tizol used the Valve Trombone to add a Unique sound to Duke Ellington's Music

[@mikesosa1146]

Hi. I just discovered your page. I can't believe it. Obviously, I subscribed. IMHO, play the flugabone just like a Bb trumpet (the fingering). I do it. Have you considered doing a video with a Bb Piston Valve Bass Trumpet? You play the BT exactly the flugabone and valve trombone. I would love to view a chops shop KZbin video on the BT (my favorite instrument). Thanks!!!! Love this page.

[@TheChopsShop]

I don’t have a bass trumpet but I know the fingerings are the same. The sound is very similar as well. Thanks for subscribing, I have some more flugabone videos coming out in the near future.

[@kevinhornbuckle]

Looks really cool. You're going to have a lot of fun with that. Is there a tuning slide on it?

[@TheChopsShop]

Yes, there are four tuning slides. One for each valve and the main tuning slide. The pitch is a little funny but I’ll work it out the more I play it.

[@johnrobertfox7775]

Whud up , Nice flugabone ( Tenor flugelhorn or Tenor sax horn ) What brand is it Could you tell me ! I had one and they are a lot of fun to play ! You're gonna love it ! ITS GREEEEEEEEAT !

[@TheChopsShop]

I’ve been enjoying the flugabone even more then expected. This is and Olds compact model. I believe it was designed similar to the King 1130 but with a different wrap. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@MarkTaylorMusic]

Don't grease your bell threads! Keep them very dry and VERY clean. At least that's what I've always done and it worked for me... HAVE FUN! I love "marching brass" instruments

[@TheChopsShop]

I was told the same thing by the person I bought the instrument from. It’s been a lot of fun learning how to play!

[@ojtrumpet]

@@TheChopsShop You could take a pencil and rubb it in the grooves. The grafein that rubb of when using the pencil, will take away the noise when attaching (turning) the bell. I have an Engelbert Schmid french horn and on his youtube channel he showed this trick. I did it on my horn and it worked.

[@TheChopsShop]

Thanks for the tip! The sound stopped after screwing the bell on a few times.

[@johnbrower524]

looks great! How about the lower register? Can you get good pedal tones? Looking forward to your progress!

[@TheChopsShop]

The low register can get a little stuffy. The pedal tones are there but that’s definitely not where I make my living. I leave that to the pro’s! I’m having a lot of fun with it so far!

[@jimmurdoch6206]

That's a cool looking instrument - I want! As for a name - how about Flugella?

[@TheChopsShop]

She is a beauty! I think I’m settled on a name which I will announce in a later video. 😉

[@kevinpredom4573]

Wonderful i dident know they made a removable bell or u said cuatom ok .i lov your go 4 it ness. T-bones

[@TheChopsShop]

Thanks for checking out the video! I’m having a great time with this horn. The cut bell really makes things compact for traveling. Nowadays I’m much more willing to go for it, life’s too short!

[@toddperkins9634]

Can you maybe do a brief section on flugabone and jazz? I just picked up an old King 1130. Thanks!

[@TheChopsShop]

I wonder how much throughout Jazz history the flugabone was used. Most players would play valve trombone or a marching baritone horn. I’ll check out the history and see if I can come up with some content.

[@toddperkins9634]

@@TheChopsShop Or just show off a little on your new flugabone!

[@TheChopsShop]

I’m working on it. I’ll have some flugabone stuff coming out in the future.

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

It's a Valve Trombone & you can't say Valve Trombone without Juan Tizol who played w/ Duke Ellington. It has the same range as a Trumpet but down an Octave.

[@TheChopsShop]

It’s different then the valve trombone. The way the instrument resonates is different. You’re right about Juan Tizol, his sound brought a unique voice to Duke Ellington’s music.

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

@@TheChopsShop Yes, all that said the Flugabone is actually a Valve Trombone wrapped up like a Flugelhorn so that it's more compact.

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

@@TheChopsShop Flugabone is a type of Valve Trombone

[@massimobuonaiuto3566]

Nice one Dion, I want one now!

[@TheChopsShop]

The flugabone movement has begun! Join us my friend, they’re really fun to play.

[@davebrowntrumpet]

Where can I get one just like this one??

[@TheChopsShop]

I purchased mine from Sweeney Brass located in North Carolina. Scott is a brass instrument guru.

[@davebrowntrumpet]

@@TheChopsShop Thank you 👍🏾

[@arronholland7246]

Awwwe man I didnt realize you switched to the dark side!! Lol

[@TheChopsShop]

I’m a believer. When it’s right, you can’t deny it!

[@ianandrewthomson1]

What are the dimensions of the case? It's really compact.

[@TheChopsShop]

If say the case is about 10 inches tall 12 inches wide.

[@dcharles18]

I enjoyed this, thank you. I’ve had my eye on one of these for a long time, your video inspired me to finally pick one up. Have you happened to come across a practice mute that fits it?

[@TheChopsShop]

I’m glad you pulled the trigger on getting one of these horns! They’re really fun to play. Any mute that fits a standard small bore trombone fits these horns.

[@dcharles18]

@@TheChopsShop Thanks for the quick reply! Mine is a Bach but appears almost identical to your Olds. It just arrived yesterday and I’m having lots of fun with it. I love having the sound of my trombone in such a compact form!

[@TheChopsShop]

@@dcharles18 you may have the Bach Mercedes model. Learning this instrument has been a really fun experience thus far!

[@dcharles18]

@@TheChopsShop yes, it’s the Bach Mercedes. I was initially a little reluctant to purchase it, the little bit of research I did said that it was a student horn, however the price was great so I took a chance. It is in desperate need of a re-lacquer however no large dents and it plays surprisingly well.

[@mr.starfish4965]

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a flugabone with a detachable bell.

[@TheChopsShop]

There’s a few of them floating around these days. It’s gonna be a great travel horn!

[@mr.starfish4965]

@@TheChopsShop Definitely looks like it, especially with the compact design and small case.

[@ogstv8778]

Sir where did you bought your flugabone?

[@TheChopsShop]

I bought it from a music shop in North Carolina called Sweeney Brass. They pop up every so often and generally don’t last long. You can also find them at Landress Brass in NYC.

[@thisbish737]

How much did it cost to get your Olds Flugabone restored? I have an olds and I love it but want it restored so bad

[@TheChopsShop]

You should contact Sweeney Brass in North Carolina. I bought the horn and had it restored with them. Scott is great, he can give you an estimate.

[@pebblebeach8517]

Does this read from base clef ?

[@TheChopsShop]

Yes you can read bass clef on this horn. It’s the same as the slide trombone.

[@ogstv8778]

Where did you bought your flugabone sir?

[@TheChopsShop]

I bought my flugabone from Sweeney Brass located in North Carolina.

[@ogstv8778]

@@TheChopsShop the store offering online shop? Or cash on delivery charges sir?

[@TheChopsShop]

www.sweeneybrass.com/ You can ask the shop all of your specific questions.

[@schladmingman]

Looks more like a marching baritone than a flugabone. The Flugabone has a more cylindrical bore with a bell flare more like a trombone. This should have a mellower sound-more like a cornet or flugelhorn. Enjoy!

[@TheChopsShop]

This is the Olds model flugabone. The King 1130 is the only true flugabone but Olds did make a more compact model, that’s this horn. The bell is smaller then a marching baritone.

[@paulrodberg]

good luck- mazel tov

[@TheChopsShop]

I’ve been having a lot of fun with it lately!