It is easy to play and leaves a good tone. The tone is clear and easy to bend and express with. I play the jazz and like it when my brass instruments are easy to play on; I don't want to push it. I have never been so much for warm-ups and this instrument really suits me well. It's a joy to just hold it, so beautiful. I can't really find anything negative about it.
It is real quality all the way, from what I heard this took Schilke two years to develop this model. I once tried this model in a brass-shop about five years ago, and I really liked it. Since then I have tried to get my hands on one, but in Sweden they are rare and almost not possible to find. I bought it with the intention: if I like it I will keep it, but if I will not like it, I will send it back. But I really liked it! All since I opened the box it have been a pure joy to play on. All instruments really have their own character, and this can really be said for this one.
If you have the money and look for a good quality flugelhorn I would recommend this one!! Tip: Look up HornTrader on youtube for more information about this flugelhorn.