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Best Bb Trumpets 2025

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

Last updated: November 12, 2025 • Next update: November 19, 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
Antoine Courtois ACTOMA-8V-0 Trumpet Vintage - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

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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Kühnl & Hoyer Pocket G Bb-Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Kühnl & Hoyer Pocket G Bb-Trumpet

by Kühnl & Hoyer
Jazz Classical Pop
Key Feature:
• Wide range of available music
✓ PROS
  • • Most versatile and common trumpet
  • • Great for all musical styles
✗ CONS
  • • Can be very loud for neighbors
  • • Requires daily practice for embouchure

Kühnl & Hoyer Pocket G Bb-Trumpet, "Pocket G" Bb TrumpetA pocket trumpet with excellent performance...

⭐ 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 192023
$3,298
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Kühnl & Hoyer Sella Bb-Trumpet 115 13 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Kühnl & Hoyer Sella Bb-Trumpet 115 13

by Kühnl & Hoyer
Classical Marching Band Pop
Key Feature:
• Most versatile and common trumpet
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent for beginners
  • • Professional standard instrument
✗ CONS
  • • Learning curve for proper technique
  • • Mouthpiece choice affects everything

Kühnl & Hoyer Sella Bb-Trumpet 115 13, Bb TrumpetPrize winner "German music instrument prize" 1993. This...

⭐ 4.9/5 (33 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 155284
$2,198
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AR Resonance Classica Bb-Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

AR Resonance Classica Bb-Trumpet

by AR Resonance
Big Band Classical Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Professional standard instrument
✓ PROS
  • • Most versatile and common trumpet
  • • Great for all musical styles
✗ CONS
  • • Can be very loud for neighbors
  • • Requires daily practice for embouchure

AR Resonance Classica Bb-TrumpetBb TrumpetClassica modelOne-piece nickel silver bellLightweight nickel silver lead...

⭐ 4.8/5 (39 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 612427
$7,148
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AR Resonance Romantica Bb-Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

AR Resonance Romantica Bb-Trumpet

by AR Resonance
Orchestra Marching Band Pop
Key Feature:
• Great for all musical styles
✓ PROS
  • • Most versatile and common trumpet
  • • Professional standard instrument
✗ CONS
  • • Requires daily practice for embouchure
  • • Can be very loud for neighbors

AR Resonance Romantica Bb-TrumpetBb TrumpetRomantica modelOne-piece bronze bellLightweight nickel silver mouthpieceOval...

⭐ 4.9/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 612426
$7,148
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Antoine Courtois AC335BML-2-0 Bb-Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

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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ChangeMaker Bb-Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

ChangeMaker Bb-Trumpet

by ChangeMaker
Big Band Classical Marching Band
Key Feature:
• Great for all musical styles
✓ PROS
  • • Great for all musical styles
  • • Excellent for beginners
✗ CONS
  • • Learning curve for proper technique
  • • Valve maintenance required

ChangeMaker Bb-TrumpetBb TrumpetBy DaCarboML-bore: 11.7 mmGold-brass lead pipeNickel silver tuning slidesHigh-precision...

⭐ 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 615445
$3,289
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Kühnl & Hoyer Fantastic Bb-Trumpet 106 11 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Kühnl & Hoyer Fantastic Bb-Trumpet 106 11

by Kühnl & Hoyer
Pop Big Band Jazz
Key Feature:
• Professional standard instrument
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent for beginners
  • • Great for all musical styles
✗ CONS
  • • Requires daily practice for embouchure
  • • Learning curve for proper technique

Kühnl & Hoyer Fantastic Bb-Trumpet 106 11, Bb TrumpetDue to the special shape of the tuning bow and the bell,...

⭐ 4.8/5 (25 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 155289
$3,188
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Kühnl & Hoyer Topline Bb-Trumpet GM - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Kühnl & Hoyer Topline Bb-Trumpet GM

by Kühnl & Hoyer
Classical Marching Band Jazz
Key Feature:
• Wide range of available music
✓ PROS
  • • Wide range of available music
  • • Excellent for beginners
✗ CONS
  • • Mouthpiece choice affects everything
  • • Can be very loud for neighbors

Kühnl & Hoyer Topline Bb-Trumpet GMBb TrumpetGold brass leadpipeML boreGold brass bellGold lacquer...

⭐ 4.7/5 (30 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 261571
$1,836
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Schagerl Roman Empire Bb-Trumpet S - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Schagerl Roman Empire Bb-Trumpet S

by Schagerl
Classical Marching Band Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Most versatile and common trumpet
✓ PROS
  • • Most versatile and common trumpet
  • • Excellent for beginners
✗ CONS
  • • Learning curve for proper technique
  • • Can be very loud for neighbors

Schagerl Roman Empire Bb-Trumpet SBb TrumpetRoman Empire modelDeveloped in collaboration with Roman Rindberger (Mnozil...

⭐ 4.8/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 489961
$5,388
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Kühnl & Hoyer Malte Burba Universal 110 14 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Kühnl & Hoyer Malte Burba Universal 110 14

by Kühnl & Hoyer
Pop Marching Band Big Band
Key Feature:
• Most versatile and common trumpet
✓ PROS
  • • Professional standard instrument
  • • Excellent for beginners
✗ CONS
  • • Requires daily practice for embouchure
  • • Mouthpiece choice affects everything

Kühnl & Hoyer Malte Burba Universal 110 14, Bb TrumpetResponse and intonation, especially in the middle and high...

⭐ 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 155292
$2,088
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Schilke B1 Bb-Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Schilke B1 Bb-Trumpet

by Schilke
Classical Marching Band Pop
Key Feature:
• Wide range of available music
✓ PROS
  • • Great for all musical styles
  • • Wide range of available music
✗ CONS
  • • Mouthpiece choice affects everything
  • • Requires daily practice for embouchure

Schilke B1 Bb-TrumpetSchilke B1Bb trumpetML bore (11.68 mm)L bell (127.00 mm)Silver plated brassWithout case and...

⭐ 4.8/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 100238
$4,838
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Schilke B6 Bb-Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Schilke B6 Bb-Trumpet

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

Schilke B6 Bb-Trumpet, Bb trumpet, ML bell (127.00 mm), M bore (11.42 mm), Silver-plated copper bell*Without case and...

⭐ 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 154637
$4,508
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Yamaha YTR-8335RC - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Yamaha YTR-8335RC

by Yamaha
Marching Band Pop Jazz
Key Feature:
• Great for all musical styles
✓ PROS
  • • Great for all musical styles
  • • Professional standard instrument
✗ CONS
  • • Requires daily practice for embouchure
  • • Can be very loud for neighbors

Yamaha YTR-8335RCBb TrumpetML-bore Ø: 11.65 mm2-Piece French bead bell Ø 123 mm made of gold brassWater key on 3rd...

⭐ 4.7/5 (43 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 595649
$3,518
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Yamaha YTR-3335S Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Yamaha YTR-3335S Trumpet

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

Yamaha YTR-3335SBb TrumpetML bore 11.65 mmØ 123 mm Brass bell"Reversed type" leadpipeSupport on main...

⭐ 4.8/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 279402
$945
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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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