Adams

Germany, est. 1946 · 151 products across 2 categories

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About Adams

Adams is a globally recognized name in orchestral percussion, boasting a rich heritage of craftsmanship and innovation. Originally a part of the larger Leblanc Corporation, Adams has established itself as a leading manufacturer of high-quality percussion instruments, particularly renowned for their meticulous attention to detail and resonant tones. Their instruments are staples in orchestras, concert bands, and educational settings worldwide.

Founded
1946
Country
Germany
Segment
Premium
Target
Adams instruments are ideal for professional orchestral percussionists, advanced
Known For
Alpha Series Glockenspiels German Classic Timpani Orchestral Bass Drums Precision Mallet Instruments Consistent, reliable tone quality
PROS
  • • Exceptional build quality and durability
  • • Superior resonance and tonal clarity
  • • Wide range of sizes and configurations
  • • Trusted by leading orchestras globally
  • • Detailed craftsmanship and aesthetics
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, limiting accessibility
  • • Can be heavier than some competitors' models
  • • Limited options for beginner/student level
  • • Some models require specialized maintenance
  • • Extensive range can be overwhelming for newcomers

Adams Products

Adams F1 RM Selected 045 160 SL - Perinet Flugelhorns

Adams F1 RM Selected 045 160 SL

Perinet Flugelhorns

$3,398
Flugelhorn, Selected series, ML bore: .413" (10.5 mm), Ø 6.3" (160 mm) red brass bell...
4.9 Expert Rating
Adams F1 M Custom 050 150 SP - Perinet Flugelhorns

Adams F1 M Custom 050 150 SP

Perinet Flugelhorns

$3,738
F1 Flugelhorn, Custom series, ML-bore: .413 "(10.5mm), Ø 6" one-piece brass bell,...
4.4 Expert Rating
Adams F1 GM Custom 045 150 SL - Perinet Flugelhorns

Adams F1 GM Custom 045 150 SL

Perinet Flugelhorns

$3,706
Adam's F1 Flugelhorn, Custom series, ML bore: .413" (10.5 mm), Ø 6" one-piece gold...
4.8 Expert Rating
Adams A4 GM Custom BG Heavy 0,45 - Bb Trumpets

Adams A4 GM Custom BG Heavy 0,45

Bb Trumpets

$6,048
Bb Trumpet, Custom series, Heavy model, 3 Valves, L Bore Ø 12.00 mm (.470"), Solid,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Adams A5 Brass 045 Selected GL - Bb Trumpets

Adams A5 Brass 045 Selected GL

Bb Trumpets

$3,508
Bb Trumpet, Selected series, 3 perinet valves, ML bore Ø: 11.7 mm (.460"), Solid mouth...
4.6 Expert Rating
Adams A4 GM Custom BL Heavy 0,40 - Bb Trumpets

Adams A4 GM Custom BL Heavy 0,40

Bb Trumpets

$4,508
Adams A4 GM Custom BL Heavy 0.40, Bb- Trumpet, Custom series, Heavy model, 3 Perinet valves, Ø 12.00 mm (.470")...
4.9 Expert Rating
Adams E1 GM 050 SP Bb-Euphonium - Compensating Euphoniums

Adams E1 GM 050 SP Bb-Euphonium

Compensating Euphoniums

$9,348
Bb Euphonium, Body and bell made of gold brass, 4 Perinet valves, Arrangement 3+1,...
4.4 Expert Rating
Adams Schnellar 32"B Timpani German - Timpanis

Adams Schnellar 32"B Timpani German

Timpanis

$14,518
Adams Schnellar 32"B Timpani German, Timpani, Schnellar series, Berlin pedal system, Tuning gauge, Fine tuner, Kalfo...
4.5 Expert Rating
Adams Schnellar 29"B Timpani German - Timpanis

Adams Schnellar 29"B Timpani German

Timpanis

$14,298
Adams Schnellar 29"B Timpani German, Timpani, Schnellar series, Berlin pedal system, Tuning gauge, Fine tuner, Kalfo...
4.7 Expert Rating
Adams Schnellar 26"B Timpani German - Timpanis

Adams Schnellar 26"B Timpani German

Timpanis

$14,134
Adams Schnellar 26"B Timpani German, Timpani, Schnellar series, Berlin pedal system, Tuning gauge, Fine tuner, Kalfo...
4.9 Expert Rating
Adams Schnellar 23"B Timpani German - Timpanis

Adams Schnellar 23"B Timpani German

Timpanis

$14,024
Adams Schnellar 23"B Timpani German, Timpani, Schnellar series, Berlin pedal system, Tuning gauge, Fine tuner, Kalfo...
4.9 Expert Rating
Adams F1 M Custom 045 150 SL - Perinet Flugelhorns

Adams F1 M Custom 045 150 SL

Perinet Flugelhorns

$3,607
Flugelhorn, Custom series, ML bore: .413" (10.5 mm), Ø 6.0" One-piece brass bell, 2...
4.6 Expert Rating
Adams 2PARFKH23D FS German - Timpanis

Adams 2PARFKH23D FS German

Timpanis

$3,738
Pedal Kettle Drum, Size: 23", Hammered copper shell, Fine tuner, Remo Renaissance Head,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Adams 2PARFFI32D FS German - Timpanis

Adams 2PARFFI32D FS German

Timpanis

$3,298
32" Pedal Timpani, Revolution fibreglass model, With fine tuner, Remo Renaissance Head,...
4.4 Expert Rating
Adams 32" 2PAUFFI32D FS German - Timpanis

Adams 32" 2PAUFFI32D FS German

Timpanis

$3,068
Adams 32" 2PAUFFI32D FS German, Universal Fibreglass Pedal Timpani, Size: 32", Parabolic shell, Fixed vocal pedal,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Adams 23" 2PAUFKG23D FS German - Timpanis

Adams 23" 2PAUFKG23D FS German

Timpanis

$3,188
Adams 23" 2PAUFKG23 FS, Universal Copper Pedal Kettle Drum, Size: 23", Parabolic drum shell, Fixed tuning pedal, Tuning...
4.5 Expert Rating
Adams 29" 2PAUFFI29D FS German - Timpanis

Adams 29" 2PAUFFI29D FS German

Timpanis

$2,748
Adams 29" 2PAUFFI29 FS, Universal Fibreglass Pedal Kettle Drum, Size: 29", Parabolic drum shell, Fixed tuning pedal,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Adams 26" 2PAUFFI26D FS German - Timpanis

Adams 26" 2PAUFFI26D FS German

Timpanis

$2,638
Adams 26" 2PAUFFI26 FS, Universal Fibreglass Pedal Kettle Drum, Size: 26", Parabolic drum shell, Fixed tuning pedal,...
4.4 Expert Rating
Adams 26" 2PAUFKG26D FS German - Timpanis

Adams 26" 2PAUFKG26D FS German

Timpanis

$2,910
Adams 26" 2PAUFKG26 FS, Universal Copper Pedal Kettle Drum, Size: 26", Parabolic drum shell, Fixed tuning pedal, Tuning...
4.9 Expert Rating
Adams 23" 2PAUFKH23D FS German - Timpanis

Adams 23" 2PAUFKH23D FS German

Timpanis

$3,518
Adams 23" 2PAUFKH23D FS German, Hammered Universal Copper Pedal Kettledrum, Size: 23", Parabolic kettle drum, Fixed...
4.7 Expert Rating
Adams 32" 2PAUFKH32D FS German - Timpanis

Adams 32" 2PAUFKH32D FS German

Timpanis

$4,178
Adams 32" 2PAUFKH32D FS German, Hammered Universal Copper Pedal Kettledrum, Size: 32", Parabolic kettle drum, Fixed...
4.6 Expert Rating
Adams 29" 2PAUFKH29D FS German - Timpanis

Adams 29" 2PAUFKH29D FS German

Timpanis

$3,738
Adams 29" 2PAUFKH29 FS, Hammered Universal Copper Pedal Kettle Drum, Size: 29", Parabolic drum shell, Fixed tuning...
4.5 Expert Rating
Adams 26" 2PAUFKH26D FS German - Timpanis

Adams 26" 2PAUFKH26D FS German

Timpanis

$3,298
Adams 26" 2PAUFKH26 FS, Hammered Universal Copper Pedal Kettle Drum, Size: 26", Parabolic drum shell, Fixed tuning...
4.7 Expert Rating
Adams XSLD35 Xylo. Table Model A=442 - Xylophones

Adams XSLD35 Xylo. Table Model A=442

Xylophones

$1,222
Xylophone, Table model, Range: 3.5 octaves, Pitch: A = 442 Hz, 38.5 mm sound bars...
4.7 Expert Rating
Adams BK 3203 Tubular Bells A=442 - Tubular Bells

Adams BK 3203 Tubular Bells A=442

Tubular Bells

$7,918
Tubular Bells, Tonal range: 1.5 Octaves, C5 - F6, Chrome-plated symphonic tubes...
4.4 Expert Rating
Adams BK 5203 Tubular Bells A=442 - Tubular Bells

Adams BK 5203 Tubular Bells A=442

Tubular Bells

$10,448
Tubular Bells, Tonal range: 1.5 Octaves, C5 - F6, Chrome-plated philharmonic tubes...
5 Expert Rating
Adams BK 2201 Tubular Bells A=442 - Tubular Bells

Adams BK 2201 Tubular Bells A=442

Tubular Bells

$6,111
Tubular Bells, One and a half octaves, C5-F6, Model with chrome-plated standard...
4.9 Expert Rating
Adams 32" 2PAUNFI32D German - Timpanis

Adams 32" 2PAUNFI32D German

Timpanis

$2,748
Adams 32" 2PAUNFI32, Universal Fibreglass Pedal Kettle Drum, Size: 32", Parabolic drum shell, Fixed tuning pedal,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Adams 26" 2PAUNFI26D German - Timpanis

Adams 26" 2PAUNFI26D German

Timpanis

$2,305
Adams 26" 2PAUNFI26, Universal Fibreglass Pedal Kettle Drum, Size: 26", Parabolic drum shell, Fixed tuning pedal,...
5 Expert Rating
Adams F2-LT M Selected 050 170 SP - Perinet Flugelhorns

Adams F2-LT M Selected 050 170 SP

Perinet Flugelhorns

$3,772
Bb Flugelhorn, ML-Bore: 10.5 mm, One-piece bell made of gold brass, Bell diameter:...
4.7 Expert Rating
Adams E1 Mauro Martins Pack - Compensating Euphoniums

Adams E1 Mauro Martins Pack

Compensating Euphoniums

$14,848
Bb- Euphonium, E1 Mauro Martins Edition limited to 25 copies, Sterling silver bell, Gold...
5 Expert Rating
Adams TB1 Bb/F Trombone - Tenor Trombones with F-Attachment

Adams TB1 Bb/F Trombone

Tenor Trombones with F-Attachment

$4,916
Bb/F Tenor Trombone, Selected Model, 1-Piece hand-hammered brass bell: 217.5 mm, Wall...
4.5 Expert Rating
Adams E3 M 060 SP Bb-Euphonium - Compensating Euphoniums

Adams E3 M 060 SP Bb-Euphonium

Compensating Euphoniums

$9,348
Bb Euphonium, Body and bell made of brass, 4 Perinet valves, Valve combination: 3+1,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Adams E1 M 060 AF Bb-Euphonium - Compensating Euphoniums

Adams E1 M 060 AF Bb-Euphonium

Compensating Euphoniums

$9,844
Bb Euphonium, Brass body and bell, 4 Perinet valves, Arrangement 3+1, Fully...
4.9 Expert Rating
Adams A9 Brass 050 Custom M CL - Bb Trumpets

Adams A9 Brass 050 Custom M CL

Bb Trumpets

$4,047
Bb Trumpet, Custom series, 3 Valves, M Bore Ø: 11.50 mm, One-piece 4,725" (120 mm)...
4.8 Expert Rating
Adams BDV 36/22 Concert Bass Drum - Orchestral Bass Drums

Adams BDV 36/22 Concert Bass Drum

Orchestral Bass Drums

$2,308
Orchestral Bass Drum, 36" x 22" Mahogany shells, Adjustable trolley, 4 Casters with...
4.5 Expert Rating
Adams BD32/18 Concert Bass Drum FS - Orchestral Bass Drums

Adams BD32/18 Concert Bass Drum FS

Orchestral Bass Drums

$2,308
Orchestral Bass Drum, 32" x 18" Mahogany shells, Adjustable "Free Suspended" stand,...
5 Expert Rating
Adams Universal Timpani 26"+29"KG FS - Timpanis

Adams Universal Timpani 26"+29"KG FS

Timpanis

$6,488
Adams Universal Timpani 26"+29"KG FS
4.4 Expert Rating
Adams Universal Timpani 26" + 29" - Timpanis

Adams Universal Timpani 26" + 29"

Timpanis

$4,948
Adams Universal Timpani 26" + 29"
4.9 Expert Rating
Adams F1 M Custom 050 170 SL - Perinet Flugelhorns

Adams F1 M Custom 050 170 SL

Perinet Flugelhorns

$3,585
Flugelhorn, Custom series, ML-bore: .413" (10.5mm), Ø 6.7" one-piece brass bell,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Adams BK 2201 Tubular Bells A=443 - Tubular Bells

Adams BK 2201 Tubular Bells A=443

Tubular Bells

$6,111
Adams BK 2001 Tubular Bells A=443, Tubular Bells, Tonal range: 1 1/2 Octaves - C5 to F6, A = 443 Hz, Chrome-plated...
4.6 Expert Rating
Adams A4 GM Custom BL Heavy 0,45 - Bb Trumpets

Adams A4 GM Custom BL Heavy 0,45

Bb Trumpets

$4,508
Adams A4 GM Custom BL Heavy 0.45, Bb- trumpet, Custom series, Heavy model, 3 Perinet valves, Ø 12.00 mm (.470")...
4.9 Expert Rating
Adams 2PARFFI29D FS German - Timpanis

Adams 2PARFFI29D FS German

Timpanis

$3,024
29" Pedal Kettledrum, Revolution fiberglass model, With fine tuner, Remo Renaissance Head,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Adams 2PARFFI26D FS German - Timpanis

Adams 2PARFFI26D FS German

Timpanis

$2,858
26" Pedal Kettledrum, Revolution fiberglass model, With fine tuner, Remo Renaissance Head,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Adams 2PARFFI23D FS German - Timpanis

Adams 2PARFFI23D FS German

Timpanis

$2,968
23" Pedal Timpani, Revolution fibreglass model, With fine tuner, Remo Renaissance Head,...
4.6 Expert Rating
Adams 29" 2PAUFKG29D FS German - Timpanis

Adams 29" 2PAUFKG29D FS German

Timpanis

$3,298
Adams 29" 2PAUFKG29 FS, Universal Copper Pedal Kettle Drum, Size: 29", Parabolic drum shell, Fixed tuning pedal, Tuning...
4.9 Expert Rating
Adams 29" 2PAUNFI29D German - Timpanis

Adams 29" 2PAUNFI29D German

Timpanis

$2,415
Adams 29" 2PAUNFI29, Universal Fibreglass Pedal Kettle Drum, Size: 29", Parabolic drum shell, Fixed tuning pedal,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Adams 23" 2PAUNFI23D German - Timpanis

Adams 23" 2PAUNFI23D German

Timpanis

$2,408
Adams 23" 2PAUNFI23, Universal Fibreglass Pedal Kettle Drum, Size: 23", Parabolic drum shell, Fixed tuning pedal,...
5 Expert Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions About Adams

Adams instruments are primarily manufactured in Germany, with a focus on traditional craftsmanship and meticulous quality control. Some components may be sourced internationally.

Adams Timpani are designed with user-friendly tuning mechanisms, but achieving consistent and accurate tuning often requires practice and a good ear.

While Adams is known for its professional-grade instruments, they do offer some models, particularly in their mallet percussion lines, that are suitable for advanced students and school programs.

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