Adams Sonic Flugel Horn

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Adams Sonic Flugel Horn

Adams

Sonic Flugel Horn

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Product Info

Article Number: 479939
Brand: Adams
Model: Sonic Flugel Horn
Price: $2,495.90

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The Adams Sonic Flugel is a serious instrument, built for players seeking a professional-grade flugelhorn with a beautiful, resonant sound. The gold brass bell and carefully chosen bore size make it surprisingly responsive and easy to control, while the stainless steel valves ensure reliability. It’s a great choice for advanced students and seasoned professionals looking for a refined, expressive flugelhorn.

Product Description

  • Adams Sonic Flugel Horn
  • Flugelhorn
  • Gold brass bell
  • Bell diameter: 160 mm
  • ML bore: 10.5 mm
  • Stainless steel valves
  • Wall thickness: 0.50 mm
  • Trigger on 3rd valve slide
  • Flat metal push-buttons
  • 2 Amado water-keys
  • Gold lacquered
  • Includes softbag
PROS
  • • Gold brass bell delivers a warm, rich, and focused tone.
  • • 10.5mm ML bore promotes excellent projection and ease of playing.
  • • Stainless steel valves offer reliable performance and long-term durability.
  • • Trigger on 3rd valve slide expands range and adds flexibility.
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many players.
  • • 0.50mm wall thickness, while contributing to responsiveness, might be less robust for rough handling.
  • • Gold lacquer requires diligent care to prevent tarnish and maintain appearance.

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Key Features

Bore Size 10.5 mm Medium-Large
Bell Size 160 mm
Material Gold brass bell, Yellow brass body, Stainless steel valves
Valve Type Stainless steel piston valves
Finish Gold lacquered
Mouthpiece Comes with a standard Adams mouthpiece – typically a 7C or similar, though not explicitly stated.
Weight Approximately 1.4 kg (3.08 lbs) – a fairly standard weight for a flugelhorn.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Sonic line represents a step up from Adams’ entry-level models, offering improved materials and a more refined playing experience, but sits below their top-tier professional instruments.
Gold lacquer, like all lacquered instruments, requires regular cleaning and polishing to prevent tarnish. A soft cloth and appropriate brass polish will keep it looking its best, but avoid abrasive cleaners.
While versatile, the Sonic Flugel’s focused tone makes it exceptionally well-suited for solo and jazz performance, though it can certainly be used effectively in orchestral settings – just be aware of its tonal character compared to brighter models.

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