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Best Baritones for Traditional Ensemble 2026

Perfect baritones for traditional-ensemble - easy to play and learn on

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
Kühnl & Hoyer B15/16 Bariton Royal G - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

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 AG 010 Baritone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

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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Thomann EP 404 Baritone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

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 1102 AE10 Baritone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

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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Peter Oberrauch Machlast Baritone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

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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Miraphone 54L 1102 AE40 Baritone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

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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Melton MAB34 Baritone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Melton MAB34 Baritone

by Melton
Traditional Ensemble Supporting Voice Brass Ensemble
Key Feature:
• Affordable instrument
✓ PROS
  • • Good for developing players
  • • Ensemble foundation
✗ CONS
  • • May need upgrade path
  • • Limited versatility

Melton MAB34 BaritoneBb Baritone"MeisterArt" Series4 Rotary valves with soft valve transitionsConical bore:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (37 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 367791
$6,764
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Miraphone 54L 1100 A Baritone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

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 1100 AG 050 Baritone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Miraphone 54L 1100 AG 050 Baritone

by Miraphone
Educational Brass Ensemble Traditional Ensemble
Key Feature:
• Good for developing players
✓ PROS
  • • Educational standard
  • • Important band voice
✗ CONS
  • • Supporting role only
  • • Basic professional use

Miraphone 54L 1100 AG 050 BaritoneBb BaritoneLoimayr Model4 Valves4th Valve button can be operated left and...

⭐ 4.6/5 (49 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 587407
$7,698
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Miraphone 54L 1102 AE30 Baritone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#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 B14/15 Bariton Royal G - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Kühnl & Hoyer B14/15 Bariton Royal G

by Kühnl & Hoyer
Community Groups Band Supporting Voice
Key Feature:
• Educational standard
✓ PROS
  • • Important band voice
  • • Ensemble foundation
✗ CONS
  • • Supporting role only
  • • Limited solo opportunities

Kühnl & Hoyer B14/15 Bariton Royal GBaritoneSpecial model from the "Royal-Line"4. Valve bore Ø: 15...

⭐ 4.7/5 (12 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 209401
$7,864
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Kühnl & Hoyer 79/4G Baritone Goldbrass - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

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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Miraphone 54L 1100 A100 Baritone Trigger - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

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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Yamaha YEP-211 Bellfront Baritone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Yamaha YEP-211 Bellfront Baritone

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

Yamaha YEP-211 Bellfront BaritonBb Bellfront Baritone3 ValvesFront ActionBell 280 mmBore 14.5 mmBrass bodyClear coat...

⭐ 5.0/5 (46 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 137801
$3,188
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ZO ZBH-800L Bb-Travel Baritone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

ZO ZBH-800L Bb-Travel Baritone

by ZO
Traditional Ensemble Supporting Voice Community Groups
Key Feature:
• Important band voice
✓ PROS
  • • Affordable instrument
  • • Educational standard
✗ CONS
  • • Basic professional use
  • • Supporting role only

ZO ZBH-800L Bb-Travel BaritoneBb Travel BaritoneSmall and compact travel baritoneBrass lacqueredNickel silver outer...

⭐ 5.0/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 485512
$1,187
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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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