Best Bass Trombones for Orchestra 2025

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

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $5,000

SKILL LEVELS: 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

Antoine Courtois AC551BHRA Bass Trombone - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Antoine Courtois AC551BHRA Bass Trombone

by Antoine Courtois

Low Brass Big Band Jazz

Key Feature:

• Great projection and presence

✓ PROS

• F and Gb attachments extend range
• Professional ensemble requirement

✗ CONS

• Limited solo repertoire
• Complex valve system to master

Antoine Courtois AC551BHRA Bass TromboneBb/F/Gb/Eb/D bass tromboneModel "New York"Dual bore: 14.3 / 14.7...

⭐ 4.9/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 450238

$11,319

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Antoine Courtois AC551BHA Bass Trombone - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

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

⭐ 4.9/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

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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Michael Rath R9 Bass Hagmann - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Michael Rath R9 Bass Hagmann

by Michael Rath

Wind Ensemble Low Brass Classical

Key Feature:

• Professional ensemble requirement

✓ PROS

• Great projection and presence
• Deep, powerful low brass voice

✗ CONS

• Complex valve system to master
• Very large and heavy instrument

Michael Rath R9 Bass HagmannBb/ F/ Gb/ D Bass TromboneBore Ø: 0562" (14.27 mm)Hagmann valve sectionBell size Ø:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 274724

$7,698

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Sierman ST-81G Bass Trombone - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

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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Edwards B-454 Bass 9,5" 1147CF/B-STDN - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

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

⭐ 4.5/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

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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Yamaha YBL-620 GE Bass Trombone - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

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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Kühnl & Hoyer .563 Bb/F- Bass Trombone - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

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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Yamaha YBL-835 Bass Trombone - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.7/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Yamaha YBL-835 Bass Trombone

by Yamaha

Classical Low Brass Orchestra

Key Feature:

• F and Gb attachments extend range

✓ PROS

• Professional ensemble requirement
• Deep, powerful low brass voice

✗ CONS

• More expensive than tenor trombone
• Complex valve system to master

Yamaha YBL-835 Bass TromboneBass TromboneTuning: Bb / F/ Gb/ DBrass bell: 241 mm (9 1/2")Bore: 14.3 mmOuter slide:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 567563

$6,928

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B&S MS27-L Bb/F/Gb/D-Bass Trombone - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.6/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

B&S MS27-L Bb/F/Gb/D-Bass Trombone

by B&S

Orchestra Low Brass Big Band

Key Feature:

• Essential for orchestral bass lines

✓ PROS

• Deep, powerful low brass voice
• Professional ensemble requirement

✗ CONS

• Very large and heavy instrument
• Requires significant air support

B&S MS27-L Bb/F/Ges/D-BasstromboneBb / F / G flat / D Bass TromboneB & S Meistersinger seriesModel...

⭐ 4.6/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 280424

$8,798

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S.E. Shires BII 7 GM 10" Bass Trombone - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.8/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

S.E. Shires BII 7 GM 10" Bass Trombone

by S.E. Shires

Big Band Jazz Low Brass

Key Feature:

• Great projection and presence

✓ PROS

• Great projection and presence
• F and Gb attachments extend range

✗ CONS

• Requires significant air support
• More expensive than tenor trombone

S.E. Shires BII 7 GM 10" Bass Trombone10" Bass TromboneWith two tru-bore valvesArtist Custom SeriesIn-line...

⭐ 4.8/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 426447

$8,688

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Thomann proBONE 3 GM Bass Trombone - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 5.0/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

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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Michael Rath R900 Bass Trombone - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.7/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

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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C.G.Conn 112H Bb/F/Eb/D Bass Trombone - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.7/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

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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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.

Best Bass Trombones for Orchestra 2025

Antoine Courtois AC551BHRA Bass Trombone

Antoine Courtois AC551BHA Bass Trombone

Kühnl & Hoyer Orchestra Signature

Michael Rath R9 Bass Hagmann

Sierman ST-81G Bass Trombone

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

Kühnl & Hoyer Orchestra Symphonic

Yamaha YBL-620 GE Bass Trombone

Kühnl & Hoyer .563 Bb/F- Bass Trombone

Yamaha YBL-835 Bass Trombone

B&S MS27-L Bb/F/Gb/D-Bass Trombone

S.E. Shires BII 7 GM 10" Bass Trombone

Thomann proBONE 3 GM Bass Trombone

Michael Rath R900 Bass Trombone

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

How to Choose the Best Bass Trombones

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look for when buying bass trombones?

How much should I spend on bass trombones?

Are expensive bass trombones worth the investment?

What are the best brands for bass trombones?

Should I buy bass trombones online or in-store?

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