Best Adams Perinet Flugelhorns 2025

Premium Adams perinet flugelhorns - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: October 22, 2025 • Next update: October 29, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $500 Under $5,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Jazz For Brass Band For Solo Work For Commercial Music For Studio Recording For Popular Music

BRANDS: Adams Thomann Yamaha B&S

Adams F5 Copper Selected 060 L - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Adams F5 Copper Selected 060 L

by Adams

Brass Band Solo Work Commercial Music

Key Feature:

• Piston valve familiarity

✓ PROS

• Studio standard
• Excellent for jazz

✗ CONS

• Requires different embouchure
• Intonation challenges

Adams F5 Copper Selected 060 LFlugelhornSelected seriesML bore: .413" (10.5 mm)Wall thickness: 0.60 mm160 mm...

⭐ 4.8/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 372131

$3,958

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Adams F3 M Custom 050 170 ML - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Adams F3 M Custom 050 170 ML

by Adams

Brass Band Studio Recording Solo Work

Key Feature:

• Versatile performance

✓ PROS

• Excellent for jazz
• Studio standard

✗ CONS

• Specialty instrument
• Intonation challenges

Adams F3 M Custom 050 170 MLBb FlugelhornThe F3 is not intended as a solo instrumentbut was newly developed with the...

⭐ 4.8/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 599975

$3,585

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Adams F1 M Custom 045 150 SL - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Adams F1 M Custom 045 150 SL

by Adams

Commercial Music Studio Recording Jazz

Key Feature:

• Excellent for jazz

✓ PROS

• Piston valve familiarity
• Versatile performance

✗ CONS

• Professional level recommended
• Specialty instrument

Adams F1 M Custom 045 150 SLFlugelhornCustom seriesML bore: .413" (10.5 mm)Ø 6.0" One-piece brass bell2...

⭐ 4.6/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 248092

$3,607

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Adams F1 GM Custom 045 150 AF - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Adams F1 GM Custom 045 150 AF

by Adams

Solo Work Commercial Music Jazz

Key Feature:

• Excellent for jazz

✓ PROS

• Piston valve familiarity
• Warm, mellow tone

✗ CONS

• Specialty instrument
• Limited classical use

Adams F1 GM Custom 045 150 AFFlugelhornCustom seriesML bore: .413" (10.5 mm)Two leadpipes included (10.2 mm and...

⭐ 4.6/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 290296

$3,738

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Adams F2 GM Custom 055 170 SL - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Adams F2 GM Custom 055 170 SL

by Adams

Popular Music Brass Band Studio Recording

Key Feature:

• Warm, mellow tone

✓ PROS

• Piston valve familiarity
• Warm, mellow tone

✗ CONS

• Intonation challenges
• Specialty instrument

Adams F2 GM Custom 055 170 SLFlugelhornCustom seriesHeavy modelML-bore: .413" (10.5mm)Ø 6.7" one-piece gold...

⭐ 4.6/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 283360

$4,245

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Adams F1 GM Custom 050 160 GP - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Adams F1 GM Custom 050 160 GP

by Adams

Commercial Music Solo Work Brass Band

Key Feature:

• Warm, mellow tone

✓ PROS

• Warm, mellow tone
• Piston valve familiarity

✗ CONS

• Intonation challenges
• Limited classical use

Adams F1 GM Custom 050 160 GPFlugelhornCustom SeriesML bore: .413" (10.5 mm)Bell diameter: 6.3"- 160 mmBell...

⭐ 4.5/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 554608

$5,257

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Adams F1 RM Custom 050 160 AF - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Adams F1 RM Custom 050 160 AF

by Adams

Commercial Music Studio Recording Jazz

Key Feature:

• Piston valve familiarity

✓ PROS

• Studio standard
• Piston valve familiarity

✗ CONS

• Requires different embouchure
• Limited classical use

Adams F1 RM Custom 050 160 AFFlugelhornCustom seriesML-bore: .413" (10.5mm)Ø 6.3" - 160 mm red brass-bell...

⭐ 5.0/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 336564

$3,838

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Adams F1 RM Custom 045 160 AF - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Adams F1 RM Custom 045 160 AF

by Adams

Solo Work Commercial Music Popular Music

Key Feature:

• Warm, mellow tone

✓ PROS

• Warm, mellow tone
• Piston valve familiarity

✗ CONS

• Professional level recommended
• Specialty instrument

Adams F1 RM Custom 045 160 AFFlugelhornCustom seriesML-bore: .413" (10.5mm)Ø 6.3 "- 160 mm red brass-bell...

⭐ 4.9/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 336561

$3,838

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Adams F1 M Custom 050 170 SL - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Adams F1 M Custom 050 170 SL

by Adams

Commercial Music Solo Work Jazz

Key Feature:

• Piston valve familiarity

✓ PROS

• Versatile performance
• Piston valve familiarity

✗ CONS

• Intonation challenges
• Specialty instrument

Adams F1 M Custom 050 170 SLFlugelhornCustom seriesML-bore: .413" (10.5mm)Ø 6.7" one-piece brass...

⭐ 4.7/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 283333

$3,585

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Adams F1 M Custom 050 150 SP - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.4/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Adams F1 M Custom 050 150 SP

by Adams

Commercial Music Solo Work Studio Recording

Key Feature:

• Versatile performance

✓ PROS

• Excellent for jazz
• Versatile performance

✗ CONS

• Specialty instrument
• Requires different embouchure

Adams F1 M Custom 050 150 SPF1 FlugelhornCustom seriesML-bore: .413 "(10.5mm)Ø 6" one-piece brass...

⭐ 4.4/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 283328

$3,738

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Adams F1 GM Custom 045 150 SL - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.8/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Adams F1 GM Custom 045 150 SL

by Adams

Brass Band Popular Music Solo Work

Key Feature:

• Studio standard

✓ PROS

• Piston valve familiarity
• Studio standard

✗ CONS

• Intonation challenges
• Requires different embouchure

Adams F1 GM Custom 045 150 SLAdam's F1 FlugelhornCustom seriesML bore: .413" (10.5 mm)Ø 6" one-piece...

⭐ 4.8/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 283321

$3,706

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Adams F1 SS Custom 045 150 L - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.6/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Adams F1 SS Custom 045 150 L

by Adams

Studio Recording Commercial Music Brass Band

Key Feature:

• Warm, mellow tone

✓ PROS

• Piston valve familiarity
• Excellent for jazz

✗ CONS

• Professional level recommended
• Requires different embouchure

Adams F1 SS Custom 045 150 LFlugelhornCustom seriesTwo leadpipes included (10.2 mm and 10.5 mm)One-piece sterling...

⭐ 4.6/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 283348

$4,685

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Adams Sonic Flugel Horn - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.7/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Adams Sonic Flugel Horn

by Adams

Studio Recording Brass Band Solo Work

Key Feature:

• Warm, mellow tone

✓ PROS

• Warm, mellow tone
• Studio standard

✗ CONS

• Professional level recommended
• Intonation challenges

Adams Sonic Flugel HornFlugelhornGold brass bellBell diameter: 160 mmML bore: 10.5 mmStainless steel valvesWall...

⭐ 4.7/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 479939

$2,496

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Adams F2 GM Selected 055 170 BL - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.8/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Adams F2 GM Selected 055 170 BL

by Adams

Solo Work Jazz Studio Recording

Key Feature:

• Warm, mellow tone

✓ PROS

• Piston valve familiarity
• Warm, mellow tone

✗ CONS

• Specialty instrument
• Professional level recommended

Adams F2 GM Selected 055 170 BLFlugelhornHeavy-ModelSelected seriesML-bore: .413" (10.5mm)Ø 6.7" One-piece...

⭐ 4.8/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 396263

$3,738

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Adams F2 GM Custom 055 170 AF - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.5/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Adams F2 GM Custom 055 170 AF

by Adams

Solo Work Studio Recording Commercial Music

Key Feature:

• Piston valve familiarity

✓ PROS

• Excellent for jazz
• Versatile performance

✗ CONS

• Limited classical use
• Requires different embouchure

Adams F2 GM Custom 055 170 AFFlugelhornCustom seriesHeavy modelML-bore: .413" (10.5mm)One-piece gold brass bell...

⭐ 4.5/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 283364

$4,245

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How to Choose the Best Perinet Flugelhorns

Budget Planning

• Under $200: Entry-level
• $200-$500: Intermediate
• $500-$1000: Advanced
• $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

• Sound clarity & tone
• Build materials & finish
• Hardware durability
• Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

• Your musical style
• Skill level match
• Intended use case
• Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced perinet flugelhorns typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

Best Adams Perinet Flugelhorns 2025

Adams F5 Copper Selected 060 L

Adams F3 M Custom 050 170 ML

Adams F1 M Custom 045 150 SL

Adams F1 GM Custom 045 150 AF

Adams F2 GM Custom 055 170 SL

Adams F1 GM Custom 050 160 GP

Adams F1 RM Custom 050 160 AF

Adams F1 RM Custom 045 160 AF

Adams F1 M Custom 050 170 SL

Adams F1 M Custom 050 150 SP

Adams F1 GM Custom 045 150 SL

Adams F1 SS Custom 045 150 L

Adams Sonic Flugel Horn

Adams F2 GM Selected 055 170 BL

Adams F2 GM Custom 055 170 AF

How to Choose the Best Perinet Flugelhorns

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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