Lake City 415II Flugabone

Awesome Horn

Pretty cool instrument. Its sound is reminiscent of a trombone, though it more closely resembles a bass trumpet in character, at the same time, that's coming from someone that plays euphonium. Intonation has been solid so far, the low register speaks particularly well . I appreciate the main tuning slide with the trigger mechanism, which allows for on-the fly adjustments especially helpful given that the third valve slide is somewhat uncomfortable and difficult to pull. The lacquer finish appears to be of good quality overall. I did notice a few rough spots on the valve casings, but they are minor, not visually distracting, and should not affect performance. Although I had heard that the valves on this model can be inconsistent, valves 1 and 3 are currently operating very smoothly. Valve 2 felt slightly sluggish after the initial oiling, but I'm hopeful it will improve with continued use. Overall, I'm very satisfied with this purchase. I would recommend this horn, it's fun to play, responsive, and offers a rich, appealing sound. Customer service is exceptional. Keith is wonderful to work with.