Best Baritones 2025

Top-rated baritones 2025 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: November 12, 2025 • Next update: November 19, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $5,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner 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

⭐ 4.6/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

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 B15/16 Bariton Royal G - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

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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Miraphone 54L 1100 A100 Baritone Trigger - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Miraphone 54L 1100 A100 Baritone Trigger

by Miraphone

Educational Supporting Voice Traditional Ensemble

Key Feature:

• Educational standard

✓ PROS

• Affordable instrument
• Important band voice

✗ CONS

• Basic professional use
• Limited versatility

Miraphone 54L 1100 A100 Baritone TriggerBb BaritoneModel LoimayrWith trigger on the main tuning slide4 ValvesRotary...

⭐ 4.9/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 271250

$6,928

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Miraphone 54L 0700 A Baritone - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Miraphone 54L 0700 A Baritone

by Miraphone

Supporting Voice Traditional Ensemble Educational

Key Feature:

• Ensemble foundation

✓ PROS

• Good for developing players
• Important band voice

✗ CONS

• Limited versatility
• Supporting role only

Miraphone 54L 0700ABb BaritoneModel: Loimayr4 ValvesRotary valvesATV systemBrass bodyBell Ø: 290 mmClear lacquer...

⭐ 4.7/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 120458

$6,158

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Miraphone 53 N 1100 A Baritone - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

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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Cerveny CEP 531-4T TZ Baritone - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

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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Kühnl & Hoyer 78/4G Baritone Goldbrass - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

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 1100 AG 010 Baritone - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

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

⭐ 4.9/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

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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Thomann Little Lion Bb-Baritone - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 5.0/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Thomann Little Lion Bb-Baritone

by Thomann

Supporting Voice Band Community Groups

Key Feature:

• Educational standard

✓ PROS

• Ensemble foundation
• Important band voice

✗ CONS

• Basic professional use
• May need upgrade path

Thomann Little Lion Bb-Baritone, Baritone / EuphoniumA baritone / euphonium specially developed for children. The...

⭐ 5.0/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 413557

$878

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Thomann MBH-303 L Baritone - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.8/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Thomann MBH-303 L Baritone

by Thomann

Supporting Voice Educational Community Groups

Key Feature:

• Good for developing players

✓ PROS

• Good for developing players
• Important band voice

✗ CONS

• Limited solo opportunities
• Limited versatility

Thomann MBH-303 L BaritoneMarching Baritone in Bb3 Perinet valvesBell is made from brassBell diameter: 254 mm...

⭐ 4.8/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 401029

$878

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Thomann EP 404 Baritone - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.6/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Thomann EP 404 Baritone

by Thomann

Traditional Ensemble Band Community Groups

Key Feature:

• Educational standard

✓ PROS

• Good for developing players
• Important band voice

✗ CONS

• Limited versatility
• Supporting role only

Thomann EP 404 BaritoneBb Baritone4 Rotary valves with ball jointsBore Ø: 150 mmBrass bodyLeadpipe made of nickel...

⭐ 4.6/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 173763

$658

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Miraphone 54L 1100 A Baritone - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.7/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Miraphone 54L 1100 A Baritone

by Miraphone

Educational Supporting Voice Traditional Ensemble

Key Feature:

• Affordable instrument

✓ PROS

• Affordable instrument
• Important band voice

✗ CONS

• Supporting role only
• Limited solo opportunities

Miraphone 54L 1100A BaritoneBb BaritoneModel: Loimayr4 ValvesRotary valvesATV SystemGold brass bodyBell Ø: 290 mmClear...

⭐ 4.7/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 100114

$6,598

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Miraphone 54L 1102 AE30 Baritone - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.6/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

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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Kühnl & Hoyer 79/4G Baritone Goldbrass - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.9/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Kühnl & Hoyer 79/4G Baritone Goldbrass

by Kühnl & Hoyer

Traditional Ensemble Supporting Voice Community Groups

Key Feature:

• Good for developing players

✓ PROS

• Affordable instrument
• Educational standard

✗ CONS

• May need upgrade path
• Limited solo opportunities

Kühnl & Hoyer 79/4G Baritone Gold BrassBb Baritone4 Rotary valvesGold brass bell and jointsGold brass inner...

⭐ 4.9/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 157556

$7,227

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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.

Best Baritones 2025

Peter Oberrauch Machlast Baritone

Kühnl & Hoyer B15/16 Bariton Royal G

Miraphone 54L 1100 A100 Baritone Trigger

Miraphone 54L 0700 A Baritone

Miraphone 53 N 1100 A Baritone

Cerveny CEP 531-4T TZ Baritone

Kühnl & Hoyer 78/4G Baritone Goldbrass

Miraphone 54L 1100 AG 010 Baritone

Miraphone 56L 11000 Kaiser Baritone

Thomann Little Lion Bb-Baritone

Thomann MBH-303 L Baritone

Thomann EP 404 Baritone

Miraphone 54L 1100 A Baritone

Miraphone 54L 1102 AE30 Baritone

Kühnl & Hoyer 79/4G Baritone Goldbrass

How to Choose the Best Baritones

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look for when buying baritones?

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