Best Perinet Flugelhorns for Studio Recording 2026

Perfect perinet flugelhorns for studio-recording - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 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

Taylor Trumpets Phat Boy - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Taylor Trumpets Phat Boy

by Taylor Trumpets

Commercial Music Popular Music Brass Band

Key Feature:

• Excellent for jazz

✓ PROS

• Warm, mellow tone
• Studio standard

✗ CONS

• Intonation challenges
• Professional level recommended

Taylor Trumpets Phat BoyBb FlugelhornBore: 11.00 mmBody made of brassBell made of copperTuneable mouth pipeThree...

⭐ 4.4/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 605950

$5,235

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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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Yamaha YFH-8310 ZGS 02 Flugelhorn - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Yamaha YFH-8310 ZGS 02 Flugelhorn

by Yamaha

Commercial Music Brass Band Solo Work

Key Feature:

• Versatile performance

✓ PROS

• Versatile performance
• Studio standard

✗ CONS

• Specialty instrument
• Professional level recommended

Yamaha YFH-8310 ZGS 02 FlugelhornFlugelhornBobby Shew modelFurther development of the YFH-8310 ZGS with newly developed...

⭐ 4.9/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 250729

$3,518

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

⭐ 4.8/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

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

⭐ 4.9/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

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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Schilke Bb- Flugelhorn Copper - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Schilke Bb- Flugelhorn Copper

by Schilke

Popular Music Commercial Music Brass Band

Key Feature:

• Warm, mellow tone

✓ PROS

• Warm, mellow tone
• Excellent for jazz

✗ CONS

• Requires different embouchure
• Specialty instrument

Schilke Bb- Flugelhorn CopperBb Flugelhorn3 ValvesS-bore: 10.31 mm (.406")Copper bell: 149.23 mm...

⭐ 4.6/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 543269

$5,224

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Thomann FH-1000S Flugelhorn - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.6/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

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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Schagerl Dione Flugelhorn - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.8/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Schagerl Dione Flugelhorn

by Schagerl

Popular Music Studio Recording Jazz

Key Feature:

• Piston valve familiarity

✓ PROS

• Studio standard
• Warm, mellow tone

✗ CONS

• Intonation challenges
• Limited classical use

Schagerl Dione FlugelhornBb FlugelhornDeveloped in collaboration with legendary multi-instrumentalist James...

⭐ 4.8/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 489983

$4,168

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Thomann FH-1000L Flugelhorn - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.4/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Thomann FH-1000L Flugelhorn

by Thomann

Commercial Music Brass Band Studio Recording

Key Feature:

• Versatile performance

✓ PROS

• Versatile performance
• Studio standard

✗ CONS

• Specialty instrument
• Intonation challenges

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

⭐ 4.4/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 423605

$714

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Thomann FH-900J Raw JAZZ Bb-Flugelhorn - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.9/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Thomann FH-900J Raw JAZZ Bb-Flugelhorn

by Thomann

Jazz Commercial Music Solo Work

Key Feature:

• Excellent for jazz

✓ PROS

• Studio standard
• Warm, mellow tone

✗ CONS

• Requires different embouchure
• Professional level recommended

Thomann FH-900J Raw JAZZ Bb-FlugelhornBb FlugelhornJazz modelBell diameter: 155 mmBore: 11.30 mmBrass bellMonel valves3...

⭐ 4.9/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 328086

$488

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

#14

⭐ 4.5/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

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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Thomann FH-1000SL Flugelhorn - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.6/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Thomann FH-1000SL Flugelhorn

by Thomann

Solo Work Jazz Studio Recording

Key Feature:

• Piston valve familiarity

✓ PROS

• Versatile performance
• Studio standard

✗ CONS

• Specialty instrument
• Intonation challenges

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

⭐ 4.6/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 423607

$736

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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 Perinet Flugelhorns for Studio Recording 2026

Taylor Trumpets Phat Boy

Adams F3 M Custom 050 170 ML

Yamaha YFH-8310 ZGS 02 Flugelhorn

Thomann FH-900 JSL JAZZ Bb-Flugelhorn

Adams F1 GM Custom 045 150 AF

Adams F1 RM Custom 050 160 AF

Adams F2 GM Custom 055 170 SL

Kühnl & Hoyer Model 15 G Bb-Flugelhorn

Schilke Bb- Flugelhorn Copper

Thomann FH-1000S Flugelhorn

Schagerl Dione Flugelhorn

Thomann FH-1000L Flugelhorn

Thomann FH-900J Raw JAZZ Bb-Flugelhorn

Schagerl "AGLAEA" Bb- Flugelhorn

Thomann FH-1000SL Flugelhorn

How to Choose the Best Perinet Flugelhorns

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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