The curves on the end of the Flumpet have a resemblance to shepherd's crooks.

The sound of the Flumpet is described as thicker and richer than a flugelhorn and more mellow and rounded than that of a trumpet.

During its creation, metal-worker David Monette wanted to produce an instrument that broke design barriers but ultimately maintained its usefulness.

[5] The Flumpet has been described as "capable of both warmth and sharp attack", taking advantage of the softer sound produced by the flugelhorn, advantageous in smaller and more intimate venues, whilst still being capable of producing the more familiar harder tones of a trumpet.

"[4] Made popular by Art Farmer, the Flumpet can be heard on several of his recordings from the 1990s, including Soul Eyes, The Company I Keep, The Meaning of Art, and Silk Road.