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Best Bb Trumpets 2025

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

Last updated: October 22, 2025 • Next update: October 29, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Jazz For Classical For Pop For Marching Band For Orchestra For Big Band
BRANDS: Yamaha Thomann B&S Bach Schagerl Kühnl & Hoyer Adams Schilke pBone music Startone AR Resonance
Taylor Trumpets Tornado Bb-Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Taylor Trumpets Tornado Bb-Trumpet

by Taylor Trumpets
Classical Pop Marching Band
Key Feature:
• Professional standard instrument
✓ PROS
  • • Professional standard instrument
  • • Excellent for beginners
✗ CONS
  • • Valve maintenance required
  • • Learning curve for proper technique

Taylor Trumpets Tornado Bb-TrumpetBb TrumpetML-Bore: 11.68 mmBrass bodySeamless brass lead pipe with reduced Venturi...

⭐ 4.8/5 (6 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 605947
$5,235
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Kühnl & Hoyer Spirit MAW Bb-Trumpet RL silv. - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Kühnl & Hoyer Spirit MAW Bb-Trumpet RL silv.

by Kühnl & Hoyer
Pop Big Band Marching Band
Key Feature:
• Most versatile and common trumpet
✓ PROS
  • • Wide range of available music
  • • Most versatile and common trumpet
✗ CONS
  • • Mouthpiece choice affects everything
  • • Learning curve for proper technique

Kühnl & Hoyer Spirit MAW Bb-Trumpet RL silv.Bb Trumpetwith MAW-valvesML-boreReversed mouthpiece125 mm brass...

⭐ 4.8/5 (39 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 251667
$4,234
Buy at Thomann View Details
Antoine Courtois ACTOMA-8V-0 Trumpet Vintage - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Antoine Courtois ACTOMA-8V-0 Trumpet Vintage

by Antoine Courtois
Orchestra Marching Band Jazz
Key Feature:
• Great for all musical styles
✓ PROS
  • • Great for all musical styles
  • • Wide range of available music
✗ CONS
  • • Can be very loud for neighbors
  • • Requires daily practice for embouchure

Antoine Courtois ACTOMA-8V-0 Trumpet VintageQuarter Note Bb TrumpetBased on a design by Adrien JaminetThe T.O.M.A...

⭐ 4.7/5 (8 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 590910
$1,428
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AR Resonance Estrema Bb-Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

AR Resonance Estrema Bb-Trumpet

by AR Resonance
Marching Band Classical Jazz
Key Feature:
• Wide range of available music
✓ PROS
  • • Great for all musical styles
  • • Excellent for beginners
✗ CONS
  • • Can be very loud for neighbors
  • • Valve maintenance required

AR Resonance Estrema Bb-TrumpetBb TrumpetEstrema modelOne-piece bronze bellMedium-weight nickel silver lead pipeOval...

⭐ 4.6/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 612429
$7,148
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Antoine Courtois AC335BML-2-0 Bb-Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Antoine Courtois AC335BML-2-0 Bb-Trumpet

by Antoine Courtois
Pop Orchestra Classical
Key Feature:
• Professional standard instrument
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent for beginners
  • • Most versatile and common trumpet
✗ CONS
  • • Requires daily practice for embouchure
  • • Mouthpiece choice affects everything

Antoine Courtois AC335BML-2-0 Bb-TrumpetBb TrumpetConfluence modelValve design with three hand-lappedspring-loaded...

⭐ 4.6/5 (22 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 614835
$4,618
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AR Resonance Nakariakov Bb-Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

AR Resonance Nakariakov Bb-Trumpet

by AR Resonance
Pop Orchestra Jazz
Key Feature:
• Most versatile and common trumpet
✓ PROS
  • • Great for all musical styles
  • • Most versatile and common trumpet
✗ CONS
  • • Learning curve for proper technique
  • • Can be very loud for neighbors

AR Resonance Nakariakov Bb-TrumpetBb TrumpetNakariakov modelOne-piece bronze bellNickel silver lead pipeRound main...

⭐ 5.0/5 (56 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 600186
$7,148
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Taylor Trumpets Chicago Standard Bb-Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Taylor Trumpets Chicago Standard Bb-Trumpet

by Taylor Trumpets
Orchestra Marching Band Jazz
Key Feature:
• Most versatile and common trumpet
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent for beginners
  • • Wide range of available music
✗ CONS
  • • Requires daily practice for embouchure
  • • Valve maintenance required

Taylor Trumpets Chicago Standard Bb-TrumpetBb TrumpetML-Bore: 11.68 mmBrass bodyOne-piecemachined mouth pipe (standard...

⭐ 4.8/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 605924
$5,235
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Kühnl & Hoyer Spirit MAW Bb-Trumpet silver - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Kühnl & Hoyer Spirit MAW Bb-Trumpet silver

by Kühnl & Hoyer
Jazz Big Band Pop
Key Feature:
• Professional standard instrument
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent for beginners
  • • Wide range of available music
✗ CONS
  • • Valve maintenance required
  • • Learning curve for proper technique

Kühnl & Hoyer Spirit MAW Bb-Trumpet silverBb- TrumpetWith MAW-valvesML boreStandard mouthpiece and medium thick...

⭐ 4.8/5 (49 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 302612
$4,398
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Schagerl "1961" Bb-Trumpet B2G4 S - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Schagerl "1961" Bb-Trumpet B2G4 S

by Schagerl
Classical Big Band Marching Band
Key Feature:
• Professional standard instrument
✓ PROS
  • • Professional standard instrument
  • • Great for all musical styles
✗ CONS
  • • Valve maintenance required
  • • Learning curve for proper technique

Schagerl "1961" Bb-Trumpet B2G4 SBb TrumpetBore: Medium large (11.70 mm)Brass bellBell diameter: 123 mmWall...

⭐ 4.8/5 (51 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 567220
$4,498
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Kühnl & Hoyer Topline Bb-Trumpet Brass S - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Kühnl & Hoyer Topline Bb-Trumpet Brass S

by Kühnl & Hoyer
Jazz Pop Big Band
Key Feature:
• Great for all musical styles
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent for beginners
  • • Wide range of available music
✗ CONS
  • • Mouthpiece choice affects everything
  • • Valve maintenance required

Kühnl & Hoyer Topline Bb-Trumpet Brass SBb TrumpetToplineGold brass leadpipeML boreBrass bellSilver-platedIncl....

⭐ 4.9/5 (53 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 188558
$2,507
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Kühnl & Hoyer Sella Bb-Trumpet 115 11 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Kühnl & Hoyer Sella Bb-Trumpet 115 11

by Kühnl & Hoyer
Pop Marching Band Big Band
Key Feature:
• Great for all musical styles
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent for beginners
  • • Wide range of available music
✗ CONS
  • • Valve maintenance required
  • • Mouthpiece choice affects everything

Kühnl & Hoyer Sella Bb-Trumpet 115 11, Bb TrumpetPrize winner "German Music Instrument Prize" 1993: This...

⭐ 4.8/5 (43 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 155283
$1,648
Buy at Thomann View Details
Schagerl Mnozil Brass L Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Schagerl Mnozil Brass L Trumpet

by Schagerl
Classical Big Band Jazz
Key Feature:
• Professional standard instrument
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent for beginners
  • • Great for all musical styles
✗ CONS
  • • Requires daily practice for embouchure
  • • Valve maintenance required

Schagerl Mnozil Brass L TrumpetBb TrumpetSignature SeriesFull and rich sound that has made Mnozil Brass famous all over...

⭐ 4.6/5 (44 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 473576
$1,528
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AR Resonance Feroce Bb-Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

AR Resonance Feroce Bb-Trumpet

by AR Resonance
Marching Band Jazz Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Wide range of available music
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent for beginners
  • • Most versatile and common trumpet
✗ CONS
  • • Can be very loud for neighbors
  • • Mouthpiece choice affects everything

AR Resonance Feroce Bb-TrumpetBb TrumpetFeroce modelOne-piece nickel silver bellNickel silver lead pipeRound main...

⭐ 4.9/5 (2 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 600188
$7,148
Buy at Thomann View Details
Schilke X3-B Bb-Trumpet Beryllium - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Schilke X3-B Bb-Trumpet Beryllium

by Schilke
Orchestra Jazz Pop
Key Feature:
• Most versatile and common trumpet
✓ PROS
  • • Wide range of available music
  • • Most versatile and common trumpet
✗ CONS
  • • Learning curve for proper technique
  • • Mouthpiece choice affects everything

Schilke X3-B Bb-Trumpet BerylliumBb TrumpetL bore (11.75 mm)L bell (127.00 mm)Beryllium bellBrass...

⭐ 4.9/5 (20 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 198785
$5,168
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Schilke HC2 L Bb-Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Schilke HC2 L Bb-Trumpet

by Schilke
Jazz Marching Band Pop
Key Feature:
• Excellent for beginners
✓ PROS
  • • Wide range of available music
  • • Great for all musical styles
✗ CONS
  • • Can be very loud for neighbors
  • • Mouthpiece choice affects everything

Schilke HC2 L Bb-TrumpetBb TrumpetØ 11.88 mm XL bore (.468")XL bellCopper bellGold brass leadpipeNickel silver...

⭐ 4.7/5 (37 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 306198
$5,246
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How to Choose the Best Bb Trumpets

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 bb trumpets 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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