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Best Bach Bb Trumpets 2026

Premium Bach bb trumpets - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: February 4, 2026 • Next update: February 11, 2026

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 Adams Kühnl & Hoyer Schilke pBone music Startone AR Resonance
Bach 190S37 Bb- Trumpet silver - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Bach 190S37 Bb- Trumpet silver

by Bach
Big Band Pop Jazz
Key Feature:
• Great for all musical styles
✓ PROS
  • • Wide range of available music
  • • Most versatile and common trumpet
✗ CONS
  • • Mouthpiece choice affects everything
  • • Learning curve for proper technique

Bach ML190S37 Bb- Trumpet silverBb Trumpet50th Anniversary modelML Bore: 11.66 mm (.459 ")Bell Ø: 122.2 mm (4...

⭐ 4.7/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 370219
$5,048
Buy at Thomann View Details
Bach 18037G Bb-Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Bach 18037G Bb-Trumpet

by Bach
Orchestra Jazz Marching Band
Key Feature:
• Most versatile and common trumpet
✓ PROS
  • • Most versatile and common trumpet
  • • Great for all musical styles
✗ CONS
  • • Valve maintenance required
  • • Learning curve for proper technique

Bach 18037G Bb-TrumpetBb TrumpetML bore: 11.66 mmOne-piecehand-hammered gold brass bell: 122.24 mmBell shape: 37Monel...

⭐ 4.6/5 (43 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 100204
$4,234
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Bach 190SL65GV Bb-Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Bach 190SL65GV Bb-Trumpet

by Bach
Marching Band Big Band Pop
Key Feature:
• Great for all musical styles
✓ PROS
  • • Great for all musical styles
  • • Professional standard instrument
✗ CONS
  • • Can be very loud for neighbors
  • • Learning curve for proper technique

Bach 190SL65GV Bb-TrumpetBb TrumpetStradivarius V SeriesBore: Vindabona Large (11.66 mm / 11.73 mm)Two-part valve...

⭐ 4.9/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 622050
$5,202
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Bach 190M37X Bb-Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Bach 190M37X Bb-Trumpet

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

Bach 190M37X Bb-TrumpetBb TrumpetStradivarius modelBore: Medium large (11.58 mm)Two-part valve casing made of brass and...

⭐ 4.4/5 (44 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 622045
$5,202
Buy at Thomann View Details
Bach 190S72X Bb-Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Bach 190S72X Bb-Trumpet

by Bach
Pop Big Band Classical
Key Feature:
• Great for all musical styles
✓ PROS
  • • Wide range of available music
  • • Professional standard instrument
✗ CONS
  • • Can be very loud for neighbors
  • • Learning curve for proper technique

Bach 190S72X Bb-TrumpetBb TrumpetStradivarius Bb modelBore: Medium large (11.66 mm)Two-part valve casing made of brass...

⭐ 4.4/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 622047
$5,202
Buy at Thomann View Details
Bach 180S43R Bb-Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Bach 180S43R Bb-Trumpet

by Bach
Jazz Classical Marching Band
Key Feature:
• Great for all musical styles
✓ PROS
  • • Great for all musical styles
  • • Professional standard instrument
✗ CONS
  • • Can be very loud for neighbors
  • • Learning curve for proper technique

Bach 18043R Bb-Trumpet SPBb TrumpetMedium large bore: 11.65 mmReversed lead pipe #25180 Valve systemStandard weighted...

⭐ 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 586907
$4,344
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Bach 17043GYR Bb-Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Bach 17043GYR Bb-Trumpet

by Bach
Big Band Orchestra Marching Band
Key Feature:
• Professional standard instrument
✓ PROS
  • • Most versatile and common trumpet
  • • Wide range of available music
✗ CONS
  • • Learning curve for proper technique
  • • Valve maintenance required

Bach 17043GYR Bb-TrumpetBb TrumpetApollo 170 SeriesMedium large bore: 11.65 mmNew 6R leadpipe for the fastest possible...

⭐ 4.6/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 604151
$3,442
Buy at Thomann View Details
Bach LR180S43 Bb-Trp. MAW Valve - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Bach LR180S43 Bb-Trp. MAW Valve

by Bach
Marching Band Jazz Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Professional standard instrument
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent for beginners
  • • Most versatile and common trumpet
✗ CONS
  • • Mouthpiece choice affects everything
  • • Can be very loud for neighbors

Bach LR180S43 Bb-Trp. MAW ValveBb TrumpetStradivarius modelWith additional patented Meinlschmidt MAW Perinet...

⭐ 4.4/5 (38 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 563494
$5,147
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Bach 18043 Bb-Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Bach 18043 Bb-Trumpet

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

Bach 180-43 ML TrumpetStradivarius Bb TrumpetML-Bore: 11.66 mmSingle piecehand hammered Ø 122.24 mm brass bellBell...

⭐ 4.7/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 148539
$3,926
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Bach TR-450S Bb- Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Bach TR-450S Bb- Trumpet

by Bach
Big Band Pop Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Professional standard instrument
✓ PROS
  • • Great for all musical styles
  • • Professional standard instrument
✗ CONS
  • • Requires daily practice for embouchure
  • • Learning curve for proper technique

Bach TR-450S Bb- TrumpetBb TrumpetML bore: 11.66 mm (.459")Brass bell Ø: 120 mm (4 3/4")New 2-piece bell...

⭐ 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 537453
$956
Buy at Thomann View Details
Bach 19043 Bb- Trumpet lacquered - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Bach 19043 Bb- Trumpet lacquered

by Bach
Pop Classical Marching Band
Key Feature:
• Most versatile and common trumpet
✓ PROS
  • • Professional standard instrument
  • • Most versatile and common trumpet
✗ CONS
  • • Valve maintenance required
  • • Learning curve for proper technique

Bach ML19043 Bb Trumpet lacqueredBb TrumpetML bore Ø: 11.66 mm (.459")Bell Ø: 122.2 mm (4 13/16")43 Bell...

⭐ 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 432587
$5,048
Buy at Thomann View Details
Bach 180S43 Bb-Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Bach 180S43 Bb-Trumpet

by Bach
Pop Big Band Classical
Key Feature:
• Excellent for beginners
✓ PROS
  • • Wide range of available music
  • • Most versatile and common trumpet
✗ CONS
  • • Can be very loud for neighbors
  • • Learning curve for proper technique

Bach 180S43 Bb-TrumpetBb TrumpetStradivarius modelML-bore: 11.66 mmSingle-piecehand-hammered Ø 122.24 mm brass...

⭐ 4.8/5 (37 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 133716
$3,926
Buy at Thomann View Details
Bach 19072V Bb-Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Bach 19072V Bb-Trumpet

by Bach
Marching Band Pop Big Band
Key Feature:
• Great for all musical styles
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent for beginners
  • • Wide range of available music
✗ CONS
  • • Learning curve for proper technique
  • • Requires daily practice for embouchure

Bach 19072V Bb-TrumpetBb TrumpetStradivarius 190 V-Series VindabonaBore: 11.38/11.66 mm (448"/.459") MLV...

⭐ 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 603543
$5,202
Buy at Thomann View Details
Bach 17043GY Bb-Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Bach 17043GY Bb-Trumpet

by Bach
Jazz Pop Marching Band
Key Feature:
• Wide range of available music
✓ PROS
  • • Great for all musical styles
  • • Wide range of available music
✗ CONS
  • • Valve maintenance required
  • • Learning curve for proper technique

Bach 17043GY Bb-TrumpetBb TrumpetApollo 170 SeriesMedium large bore: 11.65 mmNew 6R leadpipe for the fastest possible...

⭐ 4.4/5 (21 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 604148
$3,442
Buy at Thomann View Details
Bach 19037 Bb- Trumpet lacquered - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Bach 19037 Bb- Trumpet lacquered

by Bach
Jazz Pop Big Band
Key Feature:
• Most versatile and common trumpet
✓ PROS
  • • Most versatile and common trumpet
  • • Professional standard instrument
✗ CONS
  • • Valve maintenance required
  • • Can be very loud for neighbors

Bach ML19037 Bb- Trumpet lacqueredBb Trumpet50th Anniversary modelML Bore: 11.66 mm (.459 ")Bell Ø: 122.2 mm (4...

⭐ 4.6/5 (8 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 370217
$4,939
Buy at Thomann View Details

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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