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Martin Magna flugelhorn on eBay: how good of a deal?



 
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abundrefo
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PostPosted: Fri May 21, 2010 11:45 am    Post subject: Martin Magna flugelhorn on eBay: how good of a deal? Reply with quote

Hi

There is a Martin Magna flugelhorn on eBay

How good is this horn? Not to use it as a replacement for a flugelhorn, but as a collection "eye-candy" item and a fun horn to have.

How does it play? What about intonation?

Is it worth it?

Thank you.
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mpo
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PostPosted: Fri May 21, 2010 1:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I had one for a while. It was an odd horn. Funky intonation and a cross between a cornet and a flugel. Plus, you need to make sure you find a Martin Flugel mouthpiece since the taper is funky as well. I would stay clear honestly. There is a reason why that design didn't survive the test of time Same with vintage Bach flugel's with the cornet wrap.

A fun horn to have on your wall? sure
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PostPosted: Fri May 21, 2010 10:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

And it was the flugel Miles played on the great recordings with the Gil Evans orchestra.
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