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Best Perinet Flugelhorns for Intermediate 2025

Perfect perinet flugelhorns for intermediate - easy to play and learn on

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
Thomann FH-1000S Flugelhorn - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Thomann FH-1000S Flugelhorn

by Thomann
Studio Recording Popular Music Jazz
Key Feature:
• Piston valve familiarity
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent for jazz
  • • Versatile performance
✗ CONS
  • • Requires different embouchure
  • • Professional level recommended

Thomann FH-1000S FlugelhornFlugelhornBell diameter: 159 mm (6-1/4")Bore: 10.50 mm (0.413")Trigger on the...

⭐ 4.6/5 (43 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 423606
$768
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Adams F1 M Custom 050 150 SP - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

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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Thomann FH-900 JSL JAZZ Bb-Flugelhorn - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Thomann FH-900 JSL JAZZ Bb-Flugelhorn

by Thomann
Popular Music Studio Recording Brass Band
Key Feature:
• Warm, mellow tone
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent for jazz
  • • Piston valve familiarity
✗ CONS
  • • Intonation challenges
  • • Specialty instrument

Thomann FH-900 JSL JAZZ Bb-FlugelhornBb FlugelhornModel "JAZZ"Bell diameter: 155 mmBore: 11.30 mmBrass...

⭐ 4.8/5 (44 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 369226
$488
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Adams F3 M Custom 050 170 ML - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

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 Sonic Flugel Horn - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

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 F1 SS Custom 045 150 L - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

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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Schagerl "AGLAEA" Bb- Flugelhorn - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Schagerl "AGLAEA" Bb- Flugelhorn

by Schagerl
Jazz Studio Recording Solo Work
Key Feature:
• Warm, mellow tone
✓ PROS
  • • Piston valve familiarity
  • • Studio standard
✗ CONS
  • • Specialty instrument
  • • Professional level recommended

Schagerl "AGLAEA" Bb- FlugelhornBb Flugelhorn3 Perinet valvesBore: 10.5 mmDiameter gold brass bell: 150...

⭐ 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 490115
$4,618
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B&S 3145G-L Challenger I - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

B&S 3145G-L Challenger I

by B&S
Jazz Popular Music Commercial Music
Key Feature:
• Excellent for jazz
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile performance
  • • Studio standard
✗ CONS
  • • Limited classical use
  • • Intonation challenges

B&S 3145G-L Challenger IChallenger FlugelhornNew version with gold brass body and Ø 152mm gold brass bellØ 10.49...

⭐ 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 264240
$2,584
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Schilke Bb- Flugelhorn - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Schilke Bb- Flugelhorn

by Schilke
Popular Music Solo Work Jazz
Key Feature:
• Warm, mellow tone
✓ PROS
  • • Studio standard
  • • Excellent for jazz
✗ CONS
  • • Specialty instrument
  • • Limited classical use

Schilke Bb- FlugelhornBb Flugelhorn3 ValvesS bore: 10.31 mm (.406")Bell: 149.23 mm (5.875")Trigger on the...

⭐ 4.5/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 421141
$5,058
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Adams F1 GM Custom 050 160 GP - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#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 GM Custom 050 170 SL - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Adams F1 GM Custom 050 170 SL

by Adams
Studio Recording Brass Band Jazz
Key Feature:
• Versatile performance
✓ PROS
  • • Piston valve familiarity
  • • Studio standard
✗ CONS
  • • Intonation challenges
  • • Specialty instrument

Adams F1 GM Custom 050 170 SLFlugelhornCustom seriesML bore: 10.5 mm (.413")One-piece gold brass bell with 170.2...

⭐ 4.9/5 (30 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 432683
$3,738
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Adams F1 RM Custom 050 160 AF - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

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
#13

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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Kühnl & Hoyer Model 15 G Bb-Flugelhorn - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Kühnl & Hoyer Model 15 G Bb-Flugelhorn

by Kühnl & Hoyer
Popular Music Solo Work Brass Band
Key Feature:
• Excellent for jazz
✓ PROS
  • • Studio standard
  • • Excellent for jazz
✗ CONS
  • • Requires different embouchure
  • • Intonation challenges

Kühnl & Hoyer Model 15 G Bb-FlugelhornBb FlugelhornMade of gold brassBell Ø: 155 mmBore: 11.0 mmHand lapped...

⭐ 4.9/5 (11 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 610988
$2,408
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Jupiter JFH1100RSQ Flugelhorn - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Jupiter JFH1100RSQ Flugelhorn

by Jupiter
Brass Band Commercial Music Studio Recording
Key Feature:
• Versatile performance
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent for jazz
  • • Piston valve familiarity
✗ CONS
  • • Limited classical use
  • • Specialty instrument

Jupiter JFH1100RSQ FlugelhornFlugelhorn3 Perinet valvesBore: 10.50 mmBell diameter: 152 mmSilver-plated gold brassBrass...

⭐ 4.8/5 (17 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 549782
$1,506
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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.

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