The Incredible New Adams F3v2 Flugelhorn: Build Your Own

The new Adams Flugelhorn was a huge hit at Midwest this year! I personally helped with some of the research and testing of this instrument at the Adams Factory. This model features the F2 (heavier bronze) valve block. It has a bell that is slightly larger in diameter than the F2 (it is a bit over 170mm!), and it also has a larger flare. It's the darkest flugel Adams makes and has a velvety, chocolatey rich sound! It has an amazing tone quality and ease of playability!

Check out this archived video of the horn in action!

Comes with an Adams Gard Bag

If you would like a brushed finish, just add that as a note in your order - every horn is handmade to the customer's requests!

Custom Bell Gauges:

- The thinner the gauge of the bell results in a more energized, faster response.

- The ticker the gauge of the bell will result in more stability and density to the sound

Bell Materials:

This bell is an excellent mix of materials for all round work as this material is very versatile. The sound is clear and brilliant at all dynamic levels, with a good core and great projection. This alloy is ideal for lead trumpet, commercial playing and studio work. Also a good choice for principal trumpet players in symphony orchestras or someone who is looking for good crispness to the articulated sound.

Like the yellow brass bell this is a very versatile horn - a near perfect blend of warmth and projection. The gold brass brings a depth to the sound which is very smooth, rich and dark, however it is still a lively and agile trumpet. It responds quickly and has good projection without getting as brilliant as the yellow brass bell. We find it to be suited to a host of applications: be it in the jazz soloist, the crossover artist, the classical soloist, or someone who is looking for depth to sound while still retaining projection.

The Red Brass bell material is an ideal choice for the soloist who is looking for the richest, warmest, thickest sound available. Higher in copper content than our other two bell choices this provides the player with the smoothest transitions from note to note. Articulations are veiled (although with a lighter Red Brass bell option it is greatly improved) and sound shape is overall a bit wider in shape.

We do offer all Custom Series Trumpet Models with a solid Sterling silver bell. Sterling silver is a very versatile material but also much more dependent on the individual’s particular ability level. Therefore we recommend this bell option for the serious amateur or professional. The general characteristics are the bell is much darker and thicker when played at soft to medium volumes. When this bell is pushed the higher overtones are much more present and the result is a wonderful sound with great “sparkle.”

Finishes:

This is actually no finish. The raw material of the instrument is only polished.

This finish will liven and energize the sound slightly.

This finish will leave the sound very similar to the original raw state.

The instrument keeps the look of the raw material.

A gold tone is added to the clear lacquer.

A copper tone is added to the clear lacquer.

Colored lacquer which gives the instrument a typical antique look.

Want to know what we have in stock in terms of Adams in the shop, or have any questions about a custom order? Email us at info@austincustombrass.com, call us at 781-944-6247 or 816-410-0826!

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Prior to ordering please check our Shipping and Returns policy.

We also offer several financing options.

Also note weight indicated in the ad is shipping weight not actual weight of instrument.

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