FS: Conn Flugelbone/Flugabone, needs some work

slidewriter · by **slidewriter** » 2022-06-05 4:31 p.m.

I bought this on a whim thinking I’d learn how to play it, but I never did. I couldn’t find much information about Conn Flugelbones, but I think it might be a Conn 138E? It takes a small shank mouthpiece. Overall it’s in okay condition. 1st valve works well, second is a touch slow and third is very slow. No major dents other than the one on the bottom (pictures). Likely has had previous dent work throughout. Tuning slides pull easily. Spit valves work well; pads are old but functional. Comes with a Bach 6 1/2 AL small shank mouthpiece. No case. Asking $300 plus shipping. Shipping to continental US only.

JLivi · by **JLivi** » 2022-06-05 4:37 p.m.

I didn’t realize Conn made a flugabone. I’d love to see any im engraving on it. This looks very similar to the king 1130.

slidewriter · by **slidewriter** » 2022-06-05 4:55 p.m.

No engraving, just “Conn USA”

Matt_K · by **Matt_K** » 2022-06-05 5:06 p.m.

That’s a great price. These are really fun instruments to play on

Finetales · by **Finetales** » 2022-06-06 1:16 a.m.

That's 100% just a King 1130 with Conn slapped on the bell. They did the same thing with the King 1120 mellophone (=Conn 132E), the King 1122 marching French horn (=Conn 134E), and the King 1124 marching baritone (=Conn 136E). It would make sense for the flugabone then to be the 138E.

Mind you, it just being an 1130 is not a bad thing. They are great!

jorymil · by **jorymil** » 2022-06-06 2:50 a.m.

Let me know if you're open to trading: I have a Conn 12h, a Yamaha 648, and various other things that I'd be willing to trade.

slidewriter · by **slidewriter** » 2022-06-08 5:14 p.m.

[quote="jorymil"]Let me know if you're open to trading: I have a Conn 12h, a Yamaha 648, and various other things that I'd be willing to trade.[/quote]

Sorry, looking to sell only.

RobL · by **RobL** » 2023-09-15 4:45 p.m.

PM sent.

joemende27 · by **joemende27** » 2023-11-13 7:44 p.m.

PM sent

cb56 · by **cb56** » 2023-11-13 7:59 p.m.

I know a guy looking for one. If the person above doesn't buy it let me know I'll forward the ad to him.

hyperbolica · by **hyperbolica** » 2023-11-13 10:35 p.m.

These are fun. I have an Olds equivalent, but these are very popular. I use mine mostly for playing around the campfire and keeping my chops up when I travel. They fit well into a suitcase. I've used it at church for solos when I visit my parents.

Love the mallet grade mouthpiece. Extra traction for marching. :good:

cb56 · by **cb56** » 2023-11-27 1:56 p.m.

My friend is interested.

Are the valves and slides in working order?

What kind of repairs are needed.

I'm in Missouri. He's a trumpet player looking to get one of these.

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FS: Conn Flugelbone/Flugabone, needs some work