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Best Bb Trumpets for Big Band 2026

Perfect bb trumpets for big-band - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 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
Antoine Courtois ACTOMA-1-0 Trumpet Lacquered - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Antoine Courtois ACTOMA-1-0 Trumpet Lacquered

by Antoine Courtois
Orchestra Marching Band Classical
Key Feature:
• Great for all musical styles
✓ PROS
  • • Most versatile and common trumpet
  • • Professional standard instrument
✗ CONS
  • • Valve maintenance required
  • • Can be very loud for neighbors

Antoine Courtois ACTOMA-1-0 Trumpet LacqueredQuarter Note Bb TrumpetBased on a design by Adrien JaminetThe T.O.M.A...

⭐ 4.4/5 (26 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 590909
$1,428
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Antoine Courtois AC335BML-1-0 Bb-Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Antoine Courtois AC335BML-1-0 Bb-Trumpet

by Antoine Courtois
Pop Orchestra Big Band
Key Feature:
• Professional standard instrument
✓ PROS
  • • Wide range of available music
  • • Excellent for beginners
✗ CONS
  • • Valve maintenance required
  • • Requires daily practice for embouchure

Antoine Courtois AC335BML-1-0 Bb-TrumpetBb TrumpetConfluence modelValve design with three hand-lappedspring-loaded...

⭐ 4.7/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 614834
$4,618
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AR Resonance Romantica Bb-Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

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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Bach 17043GYR Bb-Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

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
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Bach 18037R Bb-Trumpet SP - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Bach 18037R Bb-Trumpet SP

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

Bach 18037R Bb-Trumpet SPBb TrumpetMedium large bore: 11.65 mmReversed lead pipe #25180 Valve systemStandard weighted...

⭐ 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 586906
$4,344
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Thomann Blacky Bb-Trumpet Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Thomann Blacky Bb-Trumpet Set

by Thomann
Jazz Marching Band Big Band
Key Feature:
• Great for all musical styles
✓ PROS
  • • Most versatile and common trumpet
  • • Excellent for beginners
✗ CONS
  • • Valve maintenance required
  • • Requires daily practice for embouchure

Thomann Blacky Bb-Trumpet Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Thomann Blacky Bb-Trumpet*Bb Trumpet*ML boreGold brass lead...

⭐ 4.7/5 (16 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 597663
$328
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Schagerl "1961" Bb-Trumpet B2N S - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Schagerl "1961" Bb-Trumpet B2N S

by Schagerl
Pop Orchestra Jazz
Key Feature:
• Wide range of available music
✓ PROS
  • • Great for all musical styles
  • • Professional standard instrument
✗ CONS
  • • Valve maintenance required
  • • Can be very loud for neighbors

Schagerl "1961" Bb-Trumpet B2N SBb TrumpetBore: medium large (11.70 mm)Brass bellBell diameter: 123 mmWall...

⭐ 5.0/5 (22 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 567214
$4,498
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AR Resonance Classica Bb-Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

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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Schagerl Thomann Bb-Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Schagerl Thomann Bb-Trumpet

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

Schagerl Thomann Bb-TrumpetBb TrumpetThomann modelLead pipe made of gold brassGold brass bell of 127 mm diameterMonel...

⭐ 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 600000
$2,198
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Yamaha YTR-8335RC - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

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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Bach LT180S77 Bb-Trumpet MAW Valve - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Bach LT180S77 Bb-Trumpet MAW Valve

by Bach
Pop Jazz Marching Band
Key Feature:
• Most versatile and common trumpet
✓ PROS
  • • Professional standard instrument
  • • Most versatile and common trumpet
✗ CONS
  • • Learning curve for proper technique
  • • Requires daily practice for embouchure

Bach 18072G Bb-Trp. MAW ValveBb TrumpetWith additionalpatented Meinlschmidt MAW Perinet valvesML bore (11.66...

⭐ 4.9/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 563493
$5,455
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Antoine Courtois AC335BML-2-0 Bb-Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Yamaha YTR-6335RCS Commercial - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Yamaha YTR-6335RCS Commercial

by Yamaha
Classical Marching Band Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Excellent for beginners
✓ PROS
  • • Professional standard instrument
  • • Great for all musical styles
✗ CONS
  • • Requires daily practice for embouchure
  • • Mouthpiece choice affects everything

Yamaha YTR-6335RCS CommercialBb TrumpetML-Bore: 11.65 mmBell Ø: 123 mmMonel valvesReversed lead pipe type Y01One-piece...

⭐ 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 590321
$2,528
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ChangeMaker Bb-Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

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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Taylor Trumpets Chicago Standard Bb-Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

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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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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