Best Bass Trombones for Wind Ensemble 2025

Perfect bass trombones for wind-ensemble - 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

Michael Rath R9 Bass Hagmann RB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

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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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 (46 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

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

⭐ 4.7/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

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 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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Thomann proBONE 3 M Bass Trombone - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Thomann proBONE 3 M Bass Trombone

by Thomann

Low Brass Classical Big Band

Key Feature:

• F and Gb attachments extend range

✓ PROS

• Essential for orchestral bass lines
• Great projection and presence

✗ CONS

• Complex valve system to master
• Limited solo repertoire

Thomann proBONE 3 M Bass TromboneBass TromboneIndependent valve arrangementBore Ø: 14.27 mm/ 0.562"Bell:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 298922

$1,749

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Kühnl & Hoyer Orchestra Symphonic BLZ - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Kühnl & Hoyer Orchestra Symphonic BLZ

by Kühnl & Hoyer

Orchestra Low Brass Classical

Key Feature:

• Great projection and presence

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Kühnl & Hoyer Orchestra Symphonic BLZBb / F / Gb / D Bass TromboneWith bronze lightweight slideIn-line"Open...

⭐ 4.8/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 282552

$8,688

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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-835G Bass Trombone - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Yamaha YBL-835G Bass Trombone

by Yamaha

Wind Ensemble Jazz Big Band

Key Feature:

• Deep, powerful low brass voice

✓ PROS

• Essential for orchestral bass lines
• Great projection and presence

✗ CONS

• More expensive than tenor trombone
• Requires significant air support

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

⭐ 4.7/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 567562

$6,928

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Sierman ST-81 Bass Trombone - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.7/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Sierman ST-81 Bass Trombone

by Sierman

Low Brass Wind Ensemble Orchestra

Key Feature:

• Deep, powerful low brass voice

✓ PROS

• Essential for orchestral bass lines
• Deep, powerful low brass voice

✗ CONS

• Limited solo repertoire
• Very large and heavy instrument

Sierman ST-81 Bass TromboneBb / F / Gb / D Bass TromboneBore: 14.30 mmBell: 245 mm (9.5")Bellbody and outer slide...

⭐ 4.7/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 440664

$3,289

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B&S MS27K-L Bb/F/Gb/D-Basstromb. - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.9/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

B&S MS27K-L Bb/F/Gb/D-Basstromb.

by B&S

Jazz Low Brass Classical

Key Feature:

• Deep, powerful low brass voice

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Complex valve system to master
• Requires significant air support

B&S MS27K-L Bb/F/Ges/D-Basstromb.Bb/F/Ges/D-Bass TromboneB&S Meistersinger SeriesModel "Sarastro"Gold...

⭐ 4.9/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 461612

$9,238

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

#12

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

#13

⭐ 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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Antoine Courtois AC551BHA Bass Trombone - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 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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Edwards B-454 Bass Trombone 9,5" - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.8/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Edwards B-454 Bass Trombone 9,5"

by Edwards

Classical Wind Ensemble Orchestra

Key Feature:

• Deep, powerful low brass voice

✓ PROS

• Professional ensemble requirement
• F and Gb attachments extend range

✗ CONS

• Limited solo repertoire
• More expensive than tenor trombone

Edwards B-454 Bass Trombone 9.5"Bass TromboneOpen-wrap constructionThayer Axial valvesInterchangeable 9.5"...

⭐ 4.8/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 205312

$9,074

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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 Wind Ensemble 2025

Michael Rath R9 Bass Hagmann RB

Kühnl & Hoyer Orchestra Signature

Michael Rath R9 Bass Hagmann

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

Antoine Courtois AC551BHRA Bass Trombone

Thomann proBONE 3 M Bass Trombone

Kühnl & Hoyer Orchestra Symphonic BLZ

Kühnl & Hoyer Orchestra Symphonic

Yamaha YBL-835G Bass Trombone

Sierman ST-81 Bass Trombone

B&S MS27K-L Bb/F/Gb/D-Basstromb.

Kühnl & Hoyer .563 Bb/F- Bass Trombone

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

Antoine Courtois AC551BHA Bass Trombone

Edwards B-454 Bass Trombone 9,5"

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?

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What are the best brands for bass trombones?

Should I buy bass trombones online or in-store?

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