Krinner Classic Flugelhorn Gold
Rotary Valve Flugelhorns
$6,161€5,489Check ↗
Brand profile · Germany, est. 1986
Krinner
Krinner is a highly respected German manufacturer renowned for its innovative rotary valve designs in brass instruments. Established to address the demands of professional tuba and bass trumpet players, Krinner has cultivated a reputation for exceptional build quality, precise engineering, and a distinctive tonal character. Their instruments are prized for their ergonomic playing experience and unique projection capabilities.
Rotary Valve TechnologyBb-Bass Trumpets4-Valve Bass TrumpetsFlugelhorn InnovationsErgonomic Instrument Design
1986founded
Germanycountry
10products in stock
$4,478–$6,386price range
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Krinner Prinzessin Flugelhorn Gold
Rotary Valve Flugelhorns
$6,161€5,489Check ↗
Krinner Prinzessin Flugelhorn L
Rotary Valve Flugelhorns
$4,882€4,349Check ↗
Krinner Prinzessin Flugelhorn L
Rotary Valve Flugelhorns
$4,882€4,349Check ↗
Krinner Vlado Kumpan Flugelhorn
Rotary Valve Flugelhorns
$4,882€4,349Check ↗
Krinner Symphonic II Trumpet
Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets
$4,478€3,989Check ↗
Krinner Symphonic I Trumpet
Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets
$4,478€3,989Check ↗
Krinner Bb-Bass Trumpet 4 valve GM raw
Other Trumpets
$6,386€5,689Check ↗
Krinner Bb-Bass Trumpet GM
Other Trumpets
$6,386€5,689Check ↗
Krinner Bb-Bass Trumpet GM raw
Other Trumpets
$5,825€5,189Check ↗
Krinner, honestly
What Krinner does well
- Exceptional build quality and craftsmanship
- Unique, resonant tonal character
- Ergonomic rotary valve action
- Superior projection and response
What to watch for
- Premium-priced, limiting accessibility
- Rotary valve design unfamiliar to some players
- Limited product range compared to larger brands
- Specialized instruments, niche appeal
Questions about Krinner
Where are Krinner instruments made?
Krinner instruments are meticulously handcrafted in their workshops in Owingen, Germany, ensuring the highest standards of quality and precision.
What is the benefit of a rotary valve system on a trumpet or flugelhorn?
Krinner's rotary valve system offers a unique playing feel, often resulting in a more even tone and easier blending within an ensemble, while also providing a different articulation response.
Are Krinner instruments suitable for beginner players?
While Krinner instruments are incredibly well-made, their complex design and premium-priced nature make them more appropriate for intermediate to professional players seeking a specific tonal and ergonomic experience.