Best Adams Bb Trumpets 2025

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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

Adams A3 Brass 060 Selected S - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Adams A3 Brass 060 Selected S

by Adams

Classical Orchestra Jazz

Key Feature:

• Excellent for beginners

✓ PROS

• Excellent for beginners
• Wide range of available music

✗ CONS

• Learning curve for proper technique
• Can be very loud for neighbors

Adams A3 Brass 060 Selected SPBb TrumpetSelected series3 Perinet valvesØ 11.70 mm ML boreFirm mouthpiece...

⭐ 4.5/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 396243

$3,738

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Adams Prologue SP Bb- Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Adams Prologue SP Bb- Trumpet

by Adams

Marching Band Classical Jazz

Key Feature:

• Most versatile and common trumpet

✓ PROS

• Great for all musical styles
• Excellent for beginners

✗ CONS

• Can be very loud for neighbors
• Valve maintenance required

Adams Prologue SP Bb- TrumpetBb Trumpet3 Perinet valvesML bore diameter Ø: 11.70 mm (0.460")Fixed mouth piece...

⭐ 4.6/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 336548

$1,978

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Adams A9 Brass 050 Selected L CL - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Adams A9 Brass 050 Selected L CL

by Adams

Classical Jazz Marching Band

Key Feature:

• Professional standard instrument

✓ PROS

• Most versatile and common trumpet
• Great for all musical styles

✗ CONS

• Can be very loud for neighbors
• Learning curve for proper technique

Adams A9 Brass 050 Selected L CLBb TrumpetSelected series3 ValvesL Bore: 12.00 mmOne-piece brass bell - wall 0.5...

⭐ 4.9/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 329707

$3,628

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Adams A4 GM Custom BG Heavy 0,45 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Adams A4 GM Custom BG Heavy 0,45

by Adams

Classical Orchestra Big Band

Key Feature:

• Most versatile and common trumpet

✓ PROS

• Most versatile and common trumpet
• Wide range of available music

✗ CONS

• Requires daily practice for embouchure
• Mouthpiece choice affects everything

Adams A4 GM Custom BG Heavy 0Bb TrumpetCustom seriesHeavy model3 ValvesL Bore Ø 12.00 mm (.470")Solidextra heavy...

⭐ 4.9/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 283295

$6,048

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Adams A4 GM Custom BL Heavy 0,40 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Adams A4 GM Custom BL Heavy 0,40

by Adams

Pop Orchestra Jazz

Key Feature:

• Most versatile and common trumpet

✓ PROS

• Most versatile and common trumpet
• Excellent for beginners

✗ CONS

• Learning curve for proper technique
• Requires daily practice for embouchure

Adams A4 GM Custom BL Heavy 0.40Bb- TrumpetCustom seriesHeavy model3 Perinet valvesØ 12.00 mm (.470")...

⭐ 4.9/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 277858

$4,508

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Adams Prologue L Bb- Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Adams Prologue L Bb- Trumpet

by Adams

Big Band Marching Band Orchestra

Key Feature:

• Most versatile and common trumpet

✓ PROS

• Most versatile and common trumpet
• Excellent for beginners

✗ CONS

• Mouthpiece choice affects everything
• Can be very loud for neighbors

Adams Prologue L Bb- TrumpetBb- Trumpet3 Perinet valvesML bore diameter Ø: 11.70 mm (0.460")Fixed mouth piece...

⭐ 4.6/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 462580

$1,978

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Adams A5 Brass 045 Selected GL - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Adams A5 Brass 045 Selected GL

by Adams

Big Band Classical Marching Band

Key Feature:

• Excellent for beginners

✓ PROS

• Great for all musical styles
• Most versatile and common trumpet

✗ CONS

• Requires daily practice for embouchure
• Can be very loud for neighbors

Adams A5 Brass 045 Selected GLBb TrumpetSelected series3 perinet valvesML bore Ø: 11.7 mm (.460")Solid mouth...

⭐ 4.6/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 277864

$3,508

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Adams A4 Gold Brass 040 Selected SL - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Adams A4 Gold Brass 040 Selected SL

by Adams

Classical Pop Orchestra

Key Feature:

• Wide range of available music

✓ PROS

• Professional standard instrument
• Wide range of available music

✗ CONS

• Requires daily practice for embouchure
• Learning curve for proper technique

Adams A4 Gold Brass 040 Selected SLBb trumpetSelected series3 Perinet valvesØ 12.00 mm (.470") L-boreOne-piece...

⭐ 4.9/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 396250

$4,135

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Adams A10 Brass 050 Selected GL - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Adams A10 Brass 050 Selected GL

by Adams

Orchestra Classical Jazz

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

Adams A10 Brass 050 Selected GLTrumpetSelected series3 Perinet valvesDiameter of ML-bore: 11.70 mmFirm mouthpiece...

⭐ 4.5/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 369831

$3,695

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Adams A1 Brass 050 Selected V2 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.4/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Adams A1 Brass 050 Selected V2

by Adams

Orchestra Jazz Classical

Key Feature:

• Wide range of available music

✓ PROS

• Excellent for beginners
• Professional standard instrument

✗ CONS

• Can be very loud for neighbors
• Requires daily practice for embouchure

Adams A1 Brass 050 Selected V2Bb TrumpetSelected V2 seriesAll-around instrument3 Périnet valvesML Bore diameter: 11.7...

⭐ 4.4/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 497769

$3,794

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Adams A4LT Brass 045 Selected SGL - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.5/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Adams A4LT Brass 045 Selected SGL

by Adams

Pop Big Band Orchestra

Key Feature:

• Excellent for beginners

✓ PROS

• Professional standard instrument
• Wide range of available music

✗ CONS

• Learning curve for proper technique
• Valve maintenance required

Adams A4LT Brass 045 Selected SGLBb TrumpetSelected series3 ValvesL Bore Ø 12.00 mm (.470")One-piece Ø 126 mm...

⭐ 4.5/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 396251

$3,958

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Adams A7 Gold Brass 0,40 Selected L - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.8/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Adams A7 Gold Brass 0,40 Selected L

by Adams

Marching Band Big Band Orchestra

Key Feature:

• Professional standard instrument

✓ PROS

• Professional standard instrument
• Great for all musical styles

✗ CONS

• Mouthpiece choice affects everything
• Requires daily practice for embouchure

Adams A7 Gold Brass 040 Selected LBb TrumpetSelected series3 Perinet ValvesL Bore: Ø 12.0 mmTight mouth piece...

⭐ 4.8/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 396245

$3,738

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Adams A2 Bb- Trumpet 050 Selected SP - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.6/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Adams A2 Bb- Trumpet 050 Selected SP

by Adams

Jazz Orchestra Big Band

Key Feature:

• Excellent for beginners

✓ PROS

• Professional standard instrument
• Great for all musical styles

✗ CONS

• Learning curve for proper technique
• Can be very loud for neighbors

Adams A2 Bb- Trumpet 050 Selected SPBb TrumpetSelected Series3 Perinet valvesML- bore diameter: 11.7 mm...

⭐ 4.6/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 474613

$3,848

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Adams A4 GM Custom BL Heavy 0,45 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.9/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Adams A4 GM Custom BL Heavy 0,45

by Adams

Jazz Classical Big Band

Key Feature:

• Wide range of available music

✓ PROS

• Great for all musical styles
• Professional standard instrument

✗ CONS

• Requires daily practice for embouchure
• Can be very loud for neighbors

Adams A4 GM Custom BL Heavy 0.45Bb- trumpetCustom seriesHeavy model3 Perinet valvesØ 12.00 mm (.470")...

⭐ 4.9/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 277862

$4,508

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Adams A9 Brass 050 Custom M CL - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.8/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Adams A9 Brass 050 Custom M CL

by Adams

Pop Big Band Marching Band

Key Feature:

• Wide range of available music

✓ PROS

• Most versatile and common trumpet
• Professional standard instrument

✗ CONS

• Learning curve for proper technique
• Mouthpiece choice affects everything

Adams A9 Brass 050 Custom M CLBb TrumpetCustom series3 ValvesM Bore Ø: 11.50 mmOne-piece 4725" (120 mm) brass...

⭐ 4.8/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 329708

$4,047

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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.

Best Adams Bb Trumpets 2025

Adams A3 Brass 060 Selected S

Adams Prologue SP Bb- Trumpet

Adams A9 Brass 050 Selected L CL

Adams A4 GM Custom BG Heavy 0,45

Adams A4 GM Custom BL Heavy 0,40

Adams Prologue L Bb- Trumpet

Adams A5 Brass 045 Selected GL

Adams A4 Gold Brass 040 Selected SL

Adams A10 Brass 050 Selected GL

Adams A1 Brass 050 Selected V2

Adams A4LT Brass 045 Selected SGL

Adams A7 Gold Brass 0,40 Selected L

Adams A2 Bb- Trumpet 050 Selected SP

Adams A4 GM Custom BL Heavy 0,45

Adams A9 Brass 050 Custom M CL

How to Choose the Best Bb Trumpets

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look for when buying bb trumpets?

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