ANTOINE COURTOIS AC159R-L Bb Flugelhorn Reference PROFESSIONAL

ANTOINE COURTOIS Bb Flugelhorn AC159R-L Reference PROFESSIONAL, lacquered

The Antoine Courtois workshop was the first to design the direct airflow system through the valve block, making this brand's flugelhorns highly sought after.

The professional flugelhorn line continues this innovative path, delivering incredible precision in valve and slide mechanics. The use of carefully selected alloys and perfectly balanced bells, combined with meticulous craftsmanship, results in flugelhorns with smooth, rich, warm, and unparalleled tone.

Characteristics:

• Key: Bb
• Professional model
• Hand-hammered gold brass bell with a diameter of 152 mm
• Bore: 10.50 mm
• 3 monel valves, hand-lapped, with top-sprung pistons and direct airflow
• Third valve slide trigger
• Lacquered finish
• Includes a Deluxe case