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Best Perinet Flugelhorns Under $5,000 2026

Affordable perinet flugelhorns under $5,000 - great value without compromising quality

Last updated: February 4, 2026 • Next update: February 11, 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
Schagerl Dione Flugelhorn - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

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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Schagerl "AGLAEA" Bb- Flugelhorn L - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Schagerl "AGLAEA" Bb- Flugelhorn L

by Schagerl
Brass Band Jazz Studio Recording
Key Feature:
• Warm, mellow tone
✓ PROS
  • • Warm, mellow tone
  • • Excellent for jazz
✗ CONS
  • • Requires different embouchure
  • • Professional level recommended

Schagerl "AGLAEA" Bb- Flugelhorn LBb FlugelhornThree Perinet valves10.5 mm boreGold brass bell: 150 mm0.50 mm...

⭐ 4.4/5 (56 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 602924
$4,278
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Kühnl & Hoyer Universal FL Flugelhorn - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Kühnl & Hoyer Universal FL Flugelhorn

by Kühnl & Hoyer
Jazz Commercial Music Studio Recording
Key Feature:
• Versatile performance
✓ PROS
  • • Piston valve familiarity
  • • Versatile performance
✗ CONS
  • • Professional level recommended
  • • Limited classical use

Kühnl & Hoyer Universal FlugelhornFlugelhornMalte Burba SeriesGold brassBell diameter: 160 mmProgressive (rising)...

⭐ 4.6/5 (21 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 235132
$4,234
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Yamaha YFH-8310 ZS 02 Flugelhorn - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Yamaha YFH-8310 ZS 02 Flugelhorn

by Yamaha
Brass Band Jazz Commercial Music
Key Feature:
• Studio standard
✓ PROS
  • • Studio standard
  • • Warm, mellow tone
✗ CONS
  • • Intonation challenges
  • • Requires different embouchure

Yamaha YFH-8310 ZS 02 Flugelhorn, FlugelhornThe further development of the legendary YFH-6310 Z with some absolutely...

⭐ 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 250727
$3,518
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Adams F1 SS Custom 045 150 L - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

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 F2 GM Custom 055 170 SL - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

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 F5 Copper Selected 060 L - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

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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Yamaha YFH-8310 ZG 02 Flugelhorn - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Yamaha YFH-8310 ZG 02 Flugelhorn

by Yamaha
Solo Work Commercial Music Studio Recording
Key Feature:
• Versatile performance
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile performance
  • • Piston valve familiarity
✗ CONS
  • • Requires different embouchure
  • • Professional level recommended

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

⭐ 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 250728
$3,464
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Adams F2-LT M Selected 050 170 SP - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Adams F2-LT M Selected 050 170 SP

by Adams
Commercial Music Jazz Brass Band
Key Feature:
• Studio standard
✓ PROS
  • • Piston valve familiarity
  • • Warm, mellow tone
✗ CONS
  • • Requires different embouchure
  • • Intonation challenges

Adams F2-LT M Selected 050 170 SPBb FlugelhornML-Bore: 10.5 mmOne-piece bell made of gold brassBell diameter: 170...

⭐ 4.7/5 (22 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 621886
$3,772
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Yamaha YFH-631 GS Flugelhorn - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Yamaha YFH-631 GS Flugelhorn

by Yamaha
Brass Band Solo Work Popular Music
Key Feature:
• Piston valve familiarity
✓ PROS
  • • Studio standard
  • • Warm, mellow tone
✗ CONS
  • • Requires different embouchure
  • • Professional level recommended

Yamaha YFH-631 GSlFugelhornMS-bore (11mm)151.8 mm BellTrigger on 3rd valveGold brass bellSilver platedIncl. case and...

⭐ 4.6/5 (17 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 163281
$2,748
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Adams Sonic Flugel Horn - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

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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Kühnl & Hoyer Model 15 G Bb-Flugelhorn - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

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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Adams F1 M Custom 050 170 SL - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

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
C.G.Conn 1FR-SP Vintage One Flugelhorn - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

C.G.Conn 1FR-SP Vintage One Flugelhorn

by C.G.Conn
Popular Music Solo Work Studio Recording
Key Feature:
• Piston valve familiarity
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile performance
  • • Studio standard
✗ CONS
  • • Limited classical use
  • • Specialty instrument

C.G.Conn 1FR-SP Vintage One FlugelhornFlugelhornVintage One.413" (10.49 mm) bore6"...

⭐ 4.6/5 (51 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 178850
$3,827
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Schagerl "AGLAEA" Bb- Flugelhorn - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

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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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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