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Best Bass Trombones for Orchestra 2025

Perfect bass trombones for orchestra - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: October 15, 2025 • Next update: October 22, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Orchestra For Big Band For Classical For Jazz For Wind Ensemble For Low Brass
BRANDS: Yamaha Kühnl & Hoyer
Kühnl & Hoyer .563 Bb/F/Gb/D- Bass Trombone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Kühnl & Hoyer .563 Bb/F/Gb/D- Bass Trombone

by Kühnl & Hoyer
Orchestra Low Brass Big Band
Key Feature:
• F and Gb attachments extend range
✓ PROS
  • • F and Gb attachments extend range
  • • Deep, powerful low brass voice
✗ CONS
  • • Complex valve system to master
  • • Requires significant air support

Kühnl & Hoyer .563 BbFGB/D- Bass TromboneBb/ F/ Gb/ D Bass TromboneOpen designIn-line system - independent 2nd...

⭐ 4.7/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 255338
$6,378
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Antoine Courtois AC551BHA Bass Trombone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Antoine Courtois AC551BHA Bass Trombone

by Antoine Courtois
Orchestra Low Brass Wind Ensemble
Key Feature:
• F and Gb attachments extend range
✓ PROS
  • • Essential for orchestral bass lines
  • • Deep, powerful low brass voice
✗ CONS
  • • Requires significant air support
  • • Very large and heavy instrument

Antoine Courtois AC551BHA Bass TromboneBb/F Bass TromboneModel "New York"Dual bore: 14.3 / 14.7...

⭐ 4.4/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 450234
$10,998
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Kühnl & Hoyer Orchestra Signature - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Kühnl & Hoyer Orchestra Signature

by Kühnl & Hoyer
Big Band Jazz Low Brass
Key Feature:
• Great projection and presence
✓ PROS
  • • F and Gb attachments extend range
  • • Deep, powerful low brass voice
✗ CONS
  • • Complex valve system to master
  • • Very large and heavy instrument

Kühnl & Hoyer Orchestra SignatureB/ F/ Gb/ D Bass TromboneExchangeable brass bell Ø: 240 mmWith "open...

⭐ 4.9/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 268605
$8,248
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Sierman ST-81G Bass Trombone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Sierman ST-81G Bass Trombone

by Sierman
Jazz Orchestra Classical
Key Feature:
• Essential for orchestral bass lines
✓ PROS
  • • Deep, powerful low brass voice
  • • Essential for orchestral bass lines
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive than tenor trombone
  • • Complex valve system to master

Sierman ST-81G Bass TromboneBb/F/Gb/D Bass tromboneBore: 14.30 mmBell: 245 mm (9.5")Gold brass bellBody:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (53 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 467839
$3,289
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Michael Rath R9 Bass Hagmann - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Michael Rath R9 Bass Hagmann

by Michael Rath
Big Band Orchestra Classical
Key Feature:
• F and Gb attachments extend range
✓ PROS
  • • F and Gb attachments extend range
  • • Professional ensemble requirement
✗ CONS
  • • Limited solo repertoire
  • • Complex valve system to master

Michael Rath R9 Bass HagmannBb/ F/ Gb/ D Bass TromboneBore: 0.562 x 14.27 mmHagmann valve sectionBell size Ø:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (46 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 349393
$8,084
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Yamaha YBL-835GD Bass Trombone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Yamaha YBL-835GD Bass Trombone

by Yamaha
Classical Jazz Low Brass
Key Feature:
• F and Gb attachments extend range
✓ PROS
  • • Professional ensemble requirement
  • • Deep, powerful low brass voice
✗ CONS
  • • Limited solo repertoire
  • • Very large and heavy instrument

Yamaha YBL-835GD Bass TromboneBass TromboneKeys: Bb / F / Gb / DBell diameter: 241 mm (9 1/2")Bore: 14.3 - 0.563...

⭐ 4.6/5 (56 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 582118
$6,268
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Edwards B-454 Bass 9,5" 1147CF/B-STDN - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Edwards B-454 Bass 9,5" 1147CF/B-STDN

by Edwards
Big Band Wind Ensemble Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Deep, powerful low brass voice
✓ PROS
  • • Professional ensemble requirement
  • • Great projection and presence
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive than tenor trombone
  • • Requires significant air support

Edwards B-454 Bass 95" 1147CF/B-STDNBass TromboneOpen wrap constructionThayer Axial valvesBore Ø 14.27 mm...

⭐ 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 298635
$9,074
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Kühnl & Hoyer Orchestra Symphonic - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Kühnl & Hoyer Orchestra Symphonic

by Kühnl & Hoyer
Low Brass Big Band Jazz
Key Feature:
• Great projection and presence
✓ PROS
  • • Essential for orchestral bass lines
  • • F and Gb attachments extend range
✗ CONS
  • • Complex valve system to master
  • • Very large and heavy instrument

Kühnl & Hoyer Orchestra SymphonicBb / F / Gb / D Bass TromboneOrchestra SymphonicIn-line"Open Flow"...

⭐ 4.5/5 (42 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 229339
$8,578
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Michael Rath R9 Bass Hagmann RB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Michael Rath R9 Bass Hagmann RB

by Michael Rath
Orchestra Low Brass Wind Ensemble
Key Feature:
• Professional ensemble requirement
✓ PROS
  • • Essential for orchestral bass lines
  • • F and Gb attachments extend range
✗ CONS
  • • Very large and heavy instrument
  • • Limited solo repertoire

Michael Rath R9 Bass HagmannBb/ F/ Gb/ D Bass TromboneBore: 14.27 mm/ 0.562"Hagmann valve sectionBell size Ø:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (54 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 349392
$7,698
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Thomann proBONE 3 GM Bass Trombone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Thomann proBONE 3 GM Bass Trombone

by Thomann
Jazz Classical Wind Ensemble
Key Feature:
• Deep, powerful low brass voice
✓ PROS
  • • Deep, powerful low brass voice
  • • Professional ensemble requirement
✗ CONS
  • • Requires significant air support
  • • Limited solo repertoire

Thomann proBONE 3 GM Bass TromboneBass TromboneIndependent valve arrangementBore: 14.27 mm (0.562")Bell of gold...

⭐ 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 413656
$1,978
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C.G.Conn 112H Bb/F/Eb/D Bass Trombone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

C.G.Conn 112H Bb/F/Eb/D Bass Trombone

by C.G.Conn
Low Brass Jazz Big Band
Key Feature:
• Great projection and presence
✓ PROS
  • • Essential for orchestral bass lines
  • • F and Gb attachments extend range
✗ CONS
  • • Requires significant air support
  • • Very large and heavy instrument

C.G.Conn 112H Bb/F/Eb/D Bass TromboneBb/ F/ Gb/ D Bass TromboneWith 2 valvesIn-line valvesOpen wrap designBore:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (46 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 178852
$6,654
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Michael Rath R900 Bass Trombone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Michael Rath R900 Bass Trombone

by Michael Rath
Big Band Wind Ensemble Orchestra
Key Feature:
• F and Gb attachments extend range
✓ PROS
  • • Great projection and presence
  • • Deep, powerful low brass voice
✗ CONS
  • • Requires significant air support
  • • Very large and heavy instrument

Michael Rath R900 Bass TromboneBass TromboneIn-line valvesBore Ø: 0.562" (14.27 mm)Bell: Yellow brassBell size...

⭐ 4.7/5 (31 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 293637
$4,398
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Kühnl & Hoyer .563 Bb/F- Bass Trombone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Kühnl & Hoyer .563 Bb/F- Bass Trombone

by Kühnl & Hoyer
Classical Jazz Big Band
Key Feature:
• Deep, powerful low brass voice
✓ PROS
  • • Great projection and presence
  • • Professional ensemble requirement
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive than tenor trombone
  • • Very large and heavy instrument

Kühnl & Hoyer .563 Bb/F- Bass TromboneBb/F Bass TromboneOpen designNickel silver water keyBore: 14.3 mmNickel...

⭐ 4.8/5 (25 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 606667
$4,838
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Schagerl Bass Trombone Aurora - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Schagerl Bass Trombone Aurora

by Schagerl
Orchestra Low Brass Wind Ensemble
Key Feature:
• Deep, powerful low brass voice
✓ PROS
  • • Great projection and presence
  • • Essential for orchestral bass lines
✗ CONS
  • • Limited solo repertoire
  • • Complex valve system to master

Schagerl Bass Trombone AuroraBb/F/Gb Bass tromboneBore: 15.2 mmGold brass body: 0.55 mmBell: 250 mmNickel silver slide:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 482606
$8,535
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Yamaha YBL-620 GE Bass Trombone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Yamaha YBL-620 GE Bass Trombone

by Yamaha
Wind Ensemble Classical Jazz
Key Feature:
• F and Gb attachments extend range
✓ PROS
  • • F and Gb attachments extend range
  • • Great projection and presence
✗ CONS
  • • Very large and heavy instrument
  • • Requires significant air support

Yamaha YBL-620 GE Bass TromboneBb/ F/ Eb (D)- Bass TromboneOff-set valvesWith separate knobs (as with in-line)Bore Ø:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 163661
$4,618
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How to Choose the Best Bass Trombones

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 bass trombones 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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