Best Perinet Flugelhorns Under $5,000 2025

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

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

Schagerl Dione Flugelhorn - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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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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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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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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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Adams F1 SS Custom 045 150 L - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

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

⭐ 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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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 F1 M Custom 050 150 SP - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

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

#10

⭐ 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 F1 M Custom 050 170 SL - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

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

#12

⭐ 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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Yamaha YFH-631 G Flugelhorn - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

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

#14

⭐ 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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Yamaha YFH-8310 ZG 02 Flugelhorn - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.5/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

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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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 2025

Schagerl Dione Flugelhorn

Kühnl & Hoyer Model 15 G Bb-Flugelhorn

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

Adams F3 M Custom 050 170 ML

Adams F1 SS Custom 045 150 L

Schagerl "AGLAEA" Bb- Flugelhorn

Adams F1 RM Custom 050 160 AF

Adams F1 M Custom 050 150 SP

Yamaha YFH-8315 G 02 Flugelhorn

B&S 3145-S Challenger I

Adams F1 M Custom 050 170 SL

Adams F2-LT M Selected 050 170 SP

Yamaha YFH-631 G Flugelhorn

Adams F1 GM Custom 050 170 SL

Yamaha YFH-8310 ZG 02 Flugelhorn

How to Choose the Best Perinet Flugelhorns

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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