Why Are Flugelhorns So Expensive?

Even newer trumpet/cornet players want to own a flugel. The prices are higher because demand appears higher than the supply. This is especially true of "better-to-best" flugels.

Is flugelhorn easier than trumpet?

The flugelhorn is slightly harder to play than the trumpet. Playing flugelhorn involves more intonation challenges due to its conical bore and the V-shape mouthpiece, and its mellower sound does not project as easily.

Are flugelhorns conical?

The conical bore, which the flugelhorn has, is associated with a mellower, rounder sound featured by instruments such as the French horn, euphonium, and tuba. ... In the case of the flugelhorn, most players use a v-shaped mouthpiece, which is much deeper than the standard c-shaped cup of the trumpet mouthpiece.