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Best Baritones 2026

Top-rated baritones 2026 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: February 11, 2026 • Next update: February 18, 2026

PRICE RANGES: Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Band For Brass Ensemble For Community Groups For Educational For Traditional Ensemble For Supporting Voice
BRANDS: Miraphone Thomann
Peter Oberrauch Machlast Baritone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Peter Oberrauch Machlast Baritone

by Peter Oberrauch
Band Community Groups Brass Ensemble
Key Feature:
• Affordable instrument
✓ PROS
  • • Ensemble foundation
  • • Educational standard
✗ CONS
  • • Basic professional use
  • • May need upgrade path

Peter Oberrauch Machlast BaritonesBb BaritoneModel: “Machlast"Bore 1st - 3rd valve Ø: 14.00 mm4th valve Ø”...

⭐ 4.6/5 (45 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 414851
$6,984
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Kühnl & Hoyer 78/4G Baritone Goldbrass - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Kühnl & Hoyer 78/4G Baritone Goldbrass

by Kühnl & Hoyer
Community Groups Brass Ensemble Educational
Key Feature:
• Affordable instrument
✓ PROS
  • • Important band voice
  • • Educational standard
✗ CONS
  • • Supporting role only
  • • May need upgrade path

Kühnl & Hoyer 78/4G Baritone GoldbrassBb Baritone4 Rotary valvesInside incl. gold brass slidesGold brass bell: Ø...

⭐ 4.4/5 (28 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 188163
$7,588
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Miraphone 54L 1102 AE30 Baritone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Miraphone 54L 1102 AE30 Baritone

by Miraphone
Band Educational Brass Ensemble
Key Feature:
• Good for developing players
✓ PROS
  • • Good for developing players
  • • Affordable instrument
✗ CONS
  • • Limited versatility
  • • Basic professional use

Miraphone 54L 1102 AE30 BaritoneBb BaritoneAnniversary Edition 2006Model: Loimayr4 ValvesRotary valvesATV systemTrigger...

⭐ 4.6/5 (21 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 196080
$10,338
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Thomann MBH-303 S Baritone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Thomann MBH-303 S Baritone

by Thomann
Band Traditional Ensemble Community Groups
Key Feature:
• Ensemble foundation
✓ PROS
  • • Ensemble foundation
  • • Affordable instrument
✗ CONS
  • • May need upgrade path
  • • Basic professional use

Thomann MBH-303 S BaritoneBb Marching Baritone3 Périnet valvesBrass bellBell Ø: 254 mm (10")ML Bore Ø: 14.50...

⭐ 4.8/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 401031
$988
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Miraphone 54L 1102 AE10 Baritone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Miraphone 54L 1102 AE10 Baritone

by Miraphone
Community Groups Educational Traditional Ensemble
Key Feature:
• Ensemble foundation
✓ PROS
  • • Affordable instrument
  • • Ensemble foundation
✗ CONS
  • • Limited versatility
  • • Limited solo opportunities

Miraphone 54L 1102 AE10 BaritoneBb BaritoneAnniversary Baritone2006 EditionModel: LoimayrOval design4 ValvesRotary...

⭐ 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 252285
$9,898
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Thomann TBH 500 M Baritone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Thomann TBH 500 M Baritone

by Thomann
Traditional Ensemble Supporting Voice Educational
Key Feature:
• Good for developing players
✓ PROS
  • • Important band voice
  • • Educational standard
✗ CONS
  • • May need upgrade path
  • • Supporting role only

Thomann TBH 500 M Baritone hornBb Baritone4 Rotary valves with ball jointBore Ø: 13.9 mmBody: BrassGold brass mouth...

⭐ 4.8/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 323697
$878
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B&S 46-L Baritone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

B&S 46-L Baritone

by B&S
Traditional Ensemble Band Supporting Voice
Key Feature:
• Educational standard
✓ PROS
  • • Educational standard
  • • Important band voice
✗ CONS
  • • May need upgrade path
  • • Limited solo opportunities

B&S 46-L BaritoneBb BaritoneWith four valvesBrassGold brass leadpipeInner and outer slides of nickel silverDouble...

⭐ 4.4/5 (11 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 100116
$4,508
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Miraphone 54L 1102 AE40 Baritone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Miraphone 54L 1102 AE40 Baritone

by Miraphone
Supporting Voice Traditional Ensemble Band
Key Feature:
• Affordable instrument
✓ PROS
  • • Good for developing players
  • • Important band voice
✗ CONS
  • • May need upgrade path
  • • Limited versatility

Miraphone 54L 1102 AE40 BaritoneBb BaritoneAnniversary Edition 2006Loimayr Model4 Valves5th Valve as exchangeable...

⭐ 4.8/5 (56 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 272063
$11,768
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Cerveny CEP 531-4T TZ Baritone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Cerveny CEP 531-4T TZ Baritone

by Cerveny
Supporting Voice Band Community Groups
Key Feature:
• Important band voice
✓ PROS
  • • Educational standard
  • • Important band voice
✗ CONS
  • • Supporting role only
  • • May need upgrade path

Cerveny CEP 531-4T TZ BaritoneBb BaritoneThomas Zsivkovits Signature modelFour rotary valvesMade of brassOval...

⭐ 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 608504
$4,618
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Thomann TBH 700 GM Baritone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Thomann TBH 700 GM Baritone

by Thomann
Traditional Ensemble Band Brass Ensemble
Key Feature:
• Good for developing players
✓ PROS
  • • Affordable instrument
  • • Good for developing players
✗ CONS
  • • Basic professional use
  • • May need upgrade path

Thomann TBH 700 GM BaritoneBb Baritone4 Rotary valves with ball joints and conical rotary valvesBore Ø: 14.7 mmLead...

⭐ 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 525338
$1,648
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Thomann BF-304 Bellfront Baritone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Thomann BF-304 Bellfront Baritone

by Thomann
Traditional Ensemble Supporting Voice Community Groups
Key Feature:
• Important band voice
✓ PROS
  • • Ensemble foundation
  • • Important band voice
✗ CONS
  • • Limited solo opportunities
  • • Supporting role only

Thomann BF-304 Bellfront BaritoneBb Baritone4 ValvesBody made of brassBore Ø: 14.50 mmSolid bellBell Ø: 280 mmWeight:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (26 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 350763
$768
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Miraphone 54L 1100 AG 010 Baritone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Miraphone 54L 1100 AG 010 Baritone

by Miraphone
Supporting Voice Educational Band
Key Feature:
• Affordable instrument
✓ PROS
  • • Important band voice
  • • Ensemble foundation
✗ CONS
  • • Limited versatility
  • • Limited solo opportunities

Miraphone 54L 1100 AG 010 BaritoneBb-Baritone4 ValvesValve left and right operableRotary valvesATV systemBrushed gold...

⭐ 4.8/5 (8 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 554135
$7,368
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Miraphone 56L 11000 Kaiser Baritone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Miraphone 56L 11000 Kaiser Baritone

by Miraphone
Community Groups Educational Traditional Ensemble
Key Feature:
• Ensemble foundation
✓ PROS
  • • Affordable instrument
  • • Good for developing players
✗ CONS
  • • Limited solo opportunities
  • • Basic professional use

Miraphone 56L 11000 Kaiser BaritoneBb Imperial BaritoneModel: Loimayr4 ValvesRotary valvesATV SystemGold brass bodyBell...

⭐ 4.9/5 (22 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 192348
$6,818
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Miraphone 53 N 1100 A Baritone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Miraphone 53 N 1100 A Baritone

by Miraphone
Educational Traditional Ensemble Brass Ensemble
Key Feature:
• Important band voice
✓ PROS
  • • Good for developing players
  • • Ensemble foundation
✗ CONS
  • • Limited versatility
  • • Limited solo opportunities

Miraphone 53 N 1100 A BaritoneBb BaritoneModel: Loimayr3 ValvesRotary valvesATV SystemNickel silver fittingsGold brass...

⭐ 4.9/5 (53 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 166669
$5,718
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Kühnl & Hoyer B15/16 Bariton Royal G - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Kühnl & Hoyer B15/16 Bariton Royal G

by Kühnl & Hoyer
Supporting Voice Traditional Ensemble Educational
Key Feature:
• Ensemble foundation
✓ PROS
  • • Educational standard
  • • Good for developing players
✗ CONS
  • • Supporting role only
  • • Limited versatility

Kühnl & Hoyer B15/16 Bariton Royal GBb BaritoneFrom the "Royal-Line"4 Rotary valvesBrass branch and...

⭐ 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 209403
$8,358
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How to Choose the Best Baritones

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced baritones typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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