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S.E. Shires FL8VP Model 8VP Vintage Paris Bb Custom Series Flugelhorn - Lacquer

Bb Flugelhorn with Yellow Brass Body, 6" Yellow Brass Bell, .437" Bore, Monel Valves, Case, Mouthpiece, and Care Kit - Lacquer

For Vintage-inspired Flugel Sound

For drum corps, jazz, symphonic work, and beyond, audition the S.E. Shires 8VP Model Vintage Paris Custom Series flugelhorn. Meticulously crafted from premium metals, this horn boasts a beautiful body with sound as soft as cashmere. Like the Model 8G, the Model 8VP boasts a 0.437-inch conical bore and a large taper leadpipe for next-level tone quality. And with a handspun 6-inch yellow brass bell, the 8VP gives players all the ingredients they need to create their dream sound. At Sweetwater, we admire the horn’s detailing, from the enchanting S.E. Shires engraving to the bell’s brazed seam and soldered bead design.

Premium playability with room for stylistic freedom

The Model 8VP’s large taper leadpipe offers just enough breath resistance to center your tone while a 0.437-inch bore gives you a round, mellow French horn-like tone. Your sound swirls inside its 6-inch yellow brass bell before exiting the horn and grabbing the audience’s attention. On the exterior, the horn boasts rugged monel valves for leak-free airflow and outstanding resonance. And with a large taper leadpipe for added stylistic freedom, the Model 8VP leads the pack when it comes to professional-level flugelhorns.

S.E. Shires: quality without compromise

The S.E. Shires slogan, “Quality without compromise,” says it all: the company has a heartfelt conviction and fundamental drive to design and build top-level instruments. That’s why Sweetwater is proud to offer S.E. Shires handmade trumpets, trombones, and euphoniums to our customers. From the company’s value-packed Q Series to its top-of-the-line Custom Series and Artist Series lines, S.E. Shires commits to the highest standards of manufacturing and time-honored craftsmanship to bring you horns with a distinctive, resonant voice that’s appreciated by players across the globe.

S.E. Shires Model 8VP Vintage Paris Bb Custom Series Flugelhorn Features:

Bb flugelhorn with pro-level details
Ideal for for use in drum corps, jazz bands, symphonic orchestras, and more
Offers a uniquely flexible sound that’s well-suited for nearly any application
1-piece hand-hammered yellow brass bell delivers excellent tone quality and swirling resonance
0.437-inch bore delivers just the right amount of resistance, yielding better intonation
Hand-lapped monel valves yield smooth action and resistance to impact damage, moisture, and air leaks
Clear lacquer finish protects the instrument’s brass construction
Ships with a hardshell case, mouthpiece, and care kit

Specification	Detail
Key	Bb
Level	Professional
Finish	Clear Lacquer
Bore	0.437"
Bell	6", 8Y, 1-piece, Brazed Seam, Soldered Bead
Bell Material	Yellow Brass
Leadpipe	Large Morses Taper
Leadpipe Material	Yellow Brass
Valves	3 x Monel Pistons, Nickel Silver Valve Cluster Tubes
3rd Valve Slide	Trigger
Mouthpiece	Included
Additional Features	Hand Hammered Bell, Engraving: S.E. Shires Makers Mark with Floral Pattern
Case/Gig Bag	S.E. Shires Case

RETURN INFORMATION

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