Adams F3 flugelhorn (satin gold lacquer)

£3,200.00

Ref: ADF3Z

0 in stock

Available finishes:
Satin gold lacquer | Silver-plate

Satin gold lacquer finish
Bore size: medium-large, 10.5 mm (0.413 in.)
Bell diameter: 170 mm (6.69 in.)
Yellow brass bell (gauge: 0.55 mm/0.022 in.)
Stainless steel valve pistons
Trigger on 3rd slide
Two Amado* water keys
Brass finger buttons with wood inlay
Case included; mouthpiece not included

The F3 is the darkest flugelhorn Adams builds, with a velvety, rich sound aided by a heavier valve block, large bell diameter and wide bell throat.

The branch is wrapped slightly tighter, and there’s no brace between branch and bell, ensuring more resonance.

It is not intended as a soloist’s instrument, but has been developed with the section player in mind. The result is a flugelhorn that blends extremely well.

* The Amado water key was patented in the US by its inventor Raymond Amado at the beginning of the 1970s. A small transverse-mounted cylinder encloses a spring-loaded push-button piston which when depressed lets moisture drain from the instrument. Its design causes less distortion to the air column than the drain port of a traditional water key.

Available in the Adams flugelhorn range:

Model	Bore	Bell size (mm/in.)	Bell gauge (mm/in.)	Consider for	Why?
F1	ML	160 / 6¼ (also 150 or 170 options)	0.45–0.60 / 0.018–0.024	All-round, orchestral, solo	Lightweight, easy to play; available bell sizes and bell-material options for tonal shaping.
F2	ML	160 / 6¼ (also 150 or 170 options)	0.45–0.60 / 0.018–0.024	Solo, band, expressive warm lead	Heavy valve section and one-piece hand-hammered gold-brass bell produce warm, rich sound with a strong core.
F2-LT	ML	170 / 6¾	0.50 / 0.020	Brass band solo, banding, touring	Developed for band soloists — optimized braces, trigger on branch, heavy valve block for focused, lyrical tone.
F3	ML	170 / 6¾	0.55 / 0.022	Section player, ensemble blend	Designed for blend and consistency: hand-hammered one-piece bell, heavier valve block (nickel-silver balusters with brass casing), and reliable response.

Manufacturer’s website: adams-music.com