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Best Adams Perinet Flugelhorns 2026

Premium Adams perinet flugelhorns - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026

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 F1 GM Custom 045 150 SL - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

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 GM Custom 050 160 GP - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

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 F5 Copper Selected 060 L - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

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 F2 GM Custom 055 170 SL - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

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 M Custom 045 150 SL - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

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 Sonic Flugel Horn - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

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 Custom 055 170 AF - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Adams F2 GM Selected 055 170 BL - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

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 F1 GM Custom 045 150 AF - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

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 F1 RM Custom 045 160 AF - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Adams F1 SS Custom 045 150 L - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Adams F1 M Custom 050 170 SL - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Adams F1 RM Selected 045 160 SL - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Adams F1 RM Selected 045 160 SL

by Adams
Studio Recording Popular Music Brass Band
Key Feature:
• Excellent for jazz
✓ PROS
  • • Piston valve familiarity
  • • Studio standard
✗ CONS
  • • Professional level recommended
  • • Requires different embouchure

Adams F1 RM Selected 045 160 SLFlugelhornSelected seriesML bore: .413" (10.5 mm)Ø 6.3" (160 mm) red brass...

⭐ 4.9/5 (20 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 283344
$3,398
Buy at Thomann View Details
Adams F3 M Custom 050 170 ML - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Adams F1 RM Custom 050 160 AF - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

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
Buy at Thomann View Details

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.

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