Best Perinet Flugelhorns Under $5,000 2026

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

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

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

⭐ 4.6/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

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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B&S 3148/2-V Vintage Flugelhorn - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

B&S 3148/2-V Vintage Flugelhorn

by B&S

Studio Recording Commercial Music Brass Band

Key Feature:

• Warm, mellow tone

✓ PROS

• Versatile performance
• Excellent for jazz

✗ CONS

• Requires different embouchure
• Intonation challenges

B&S 3148/2-V Vintage FlugelhornFlugelhornChallenger series"Vintage" modelBrass bodyBore Ø: 10.40 mmBrass...

⭐ 4.9/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 371848

$3,673

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Adams F2-LT M Selected 050 170 SP - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

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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B&S 3145-S Challenger I - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

B&S 3145-S Challenger I

by B&S

Commercial Music Studio Recording Solo Work

Key Feature:

• Piston valve familiarity

✓ PROS

• Versatile performance
• Warm, mellow tone

✗ CONS

• Intonation challenges
• Requires different embouchure

B&S 3145-S Challenger IFlugelhornChallenger I SeriesBrass body49 mm ML-boreØ 152 mm Brass bellThird valve slide...

⭐ 4.5/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 180114

$2,584

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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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Yamaha YFH-8315 G 02 Flugelhorn - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Yamaha YFH-8315 G 02 Flugelhorn

by Yamaha

Brass Band Popular Music Commercial Music

Key Feature:

• Piston valve familiarity

✓ PROS

• Warm, mellow tone
• Versatile performance

✗ CONS

• Specialty instrument
• Requires different embouchure

Yamaha YFH-8315 G, FlugelhornA Flugelhorn with a soft and present sound developed in collaboration with Wayne Bergeron...

⭐ 5.0/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 250730

$3,464

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

⭐ 4.9/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

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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B&S 3145G-L Challenger I - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 5.0/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

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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Yamaha YFH-631 G Flugelhorn - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.8/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Yamaha YFH-631 G Flugelhorn

by Yamaha

Commercial Music Studio Recording Brass Band

Key Feature:

• Piston valve familiarity

✓ PROS

• Versatile performance
• Piston valve familiarity

✗ CONS

• Professional level recommended
• Specialty instrument

Yamaha YFH-631 G
Flugelhorn
MS-bore (11mm)
Trigger on 3rd valve
Gold brass bell
Lacquered
Incl. case and mouthpiece

⭐ 4.8/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 154308

$2,638

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

#12

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

#13

⭐ 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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B&S 3148/2-E Elaboration Flugel - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.5/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

B&S 3148/2-E Elaboration Flugel

by B&S

Brass Band Commercial Music Studio Recording

Key Feature:

• Versatile performance

✓ PROS

• Warm, mellow tone
• Studio standard

✗ CONS

• Specialty instrument
• Professional level recommended

B&S 3148/2-E Elaboration FlugelFlugelhornBrass body40 mm boreØ 150 mm Brass bellTrigger on the third slideMonel...

⭐ 4.5/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 180159

$4,014

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

#15

⭐ 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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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 Under $5,000 2026

Kühnl & Hoyer Model 15 G Bb-Flugelhorn

Adams F1 M Custom 050 170 SL

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

B&S 3148/2-V Vintage Flugelhorn

Adams F2-LT M Selected 050 170 SP

B&S 3145-S Challenger I

Adams F2 GM Custom 055 170 SL

Yamaha YFH-8315 G 02 Flugelhorn

Adams F1 GM Custom 050 170 SL

B&S 3145G-L Challenger I

Yamaha YFH-631 G Flugelhorn

Adams F2 GM Custom 055 170 AF

Adams F1 RM Custom 050 160 AF

B&S 3148/2-E Elaboration Flugel

Adams F1 GM Custom 045 150 SL

How to Choose the Best Perinet Flugelhorns

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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