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Best Schilke Bb Trumpets 2025

Premium Schilke bb trumpets - legendary tone and craftsmanship

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
Schilke X3-B Bb-Trumpet Beryllium - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

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
#2

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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Schilke B7 Bb-Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Schilke B7 Bb-Trumpet

by Schilke
Pop Orchestra Classical
Key Feature:
• Great for all musical styles
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent for beginners
  • • Professional standard instrument
✗ CONS
  • • Can be very loud for neighbors
  • • Learning curve for proper technique

Schilke B7 Bb-Trumpet, Bb Trumpet, L bell (127.00 mm), M bore: (11.42 mm), Silver plated brass bell*Without case and...

⭐ 4.6/5 (13 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 154638
$4,838
Buy at Thomann View Details
Schilke S42L Bb-Trumpet "Faddis"Silver - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Schilke S42L Bb-Trumpet "Faddis"Silver

by Schilke
Orchestra Big Band Classical
Key Feature:
• Wide range of available music
✓ PROS
  • • Most versatile and common trumpet
  • • Great for all musical styles
✗ CONS
  • • Mouthpiece choice affects everything
  • • Can be very loud for neighbors

Schilke S42L Bb-Trumpet "Faddis"SilverBb Trumpet"John Faddis" modelM- Bore Ø 11.42 mmML Bell...

⭐ 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 114596
$4,784
Buy at Thomann View Details
Schilke B1 Bb-Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Schilke S32 Bb-Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Schilke S32 Bb-Trumpet

by Schilke
Pop Big Band Jazz
Key Feature:
• Most versatile and common trumpet
✓ PROS
  • • Wide range of available music
  • • Professional standard instrument
✗ CONS
  • • Mouthpiece choice affects everything
  • • Requires daily practice for embouchure

Schilke S32 Bb-TrumpetBb TrumpetSilvered brassSupport in tuning slideML Bore 11.68 mmML Bell (127.00 mm)Included Deluxe...

⭐ 4.6/5 (27 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 151068
$4,838
Buy at Thomann View Details
Schilke HC1 S Bb-Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Schilke HC1 S Bb-Trumpet

by Schilke
Classical Jazz Marching Band
Key Feature:
• Excellent for beginners
✓ PROS
  • • Great for all musical styles
  • • Most versatile and common trumpet
✗ CONS
  • • Valve maintenance required
  • • Can be very loud for neighbors

Schilke HC1 S Bb-TrumpetBb TrumpetØ 11.88 mm XL bore (.468")XL-bellBrass bellGold brass mouthpipeNickel silver...

⭐ 4.9/5 (44 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 306197
$5,246
Buy at Thomann View Details
Schilke S22- HD Bb-Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Schilke S22- HD Bb-Trumpet

by Schilke
Marching Band Jazz Classical
Key Feature:
• Most versatile and common trumpet
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent for beginners
  • • Great for all musical styles
✗ CONS
  • • Mouthpiece choice affects everything
  • • Valve maintenance required

Schilke S22- HD Bb-TrumpetBb TrumpetHeavy design3 ValvesBody and bell made of brassL Bore Ø: 11.75 mm (.463")ML...

⭐ 4.9/5 (51 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 246950
$5,058
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Schilke B1-B Bb-Trumpet Beryllium - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Schilke B1-B Bb-Trumpet Beryllium

by Schilke
Pop Orchestra Jazz
Key Feature:
• Professional standard instrument
✓ PROS
  • • Great for all musical styles
  • • Most versatile and common trumpet
✗ CONS
  • • Mouthpiece choice affects everything
  • • Can be very loud for neighbors

Schilke B1-B Bb-Trumpet BerylliumBb TrumpetML-Bore 11.68 mmL-Bell (127.00 mm)Beryllium bellBrass...

⭐ 4.4/5 (11 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 198783
$5,168
Buy at Thomann View Details
Schilke SB4-OT Bb-Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Schilke SB4-OT Bb-Trumpet

by Schilke
Orchestra Pop Classical
Key Feature:
• Wide range of available music
✓ PROS
  • • Wide range of available music
  • • Great for all musical styles
✗ CONS
  • • Requires daily practice for embouchure
  • • Can be very loud for neighbors

Schilke SB4-OT Bb-TrumpetBb TrumpetDeveloped in collaboration with Osamu TakahashiML bore: 11.68 mmL bell: 124.00...

⭐ 4.6/5 (55 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 505483
$5,498
Buy at Thomann View Details
Schilke B6 Bb-Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Schilke S22 Bb-Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Schilke S22 Bb-Trumpet

by Schilke
Pop Orchestra Classical
Key Feature:
• Professional standard instrument
✓ PROS
  • • Most versatile and common trumpet
  • • Great for all musical styles
✗ CONS
  • • Learning curve for proper technique
  • • Mouthpiece choice affects everything

Schilke S22 Bb-Trumpet, Bb Trumpet, Silver-plated brass, Support in tuning slide, L Bore Ø: 11.75 mm, ML Bell (127.00...

⭐ 4.8/5 (27 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 124295
$4,508
Buy at Thomann View Details
Schilke S32- HD Bb-Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Schilke S32- HD Bb-Trumpet

by Schilke
Classical Marching Band Big Band
Key Feature:
• Professional standard instrument
✓ PROS
  • • Wide range of available music
  • • Excellent for beginners
✗ CONS
  • • Mouthpiece choice affects everything
  • • Learning curve for proper technique

Schilke S32- HD Bb-TrumpetBb TrumpetHeavy designBody and bell made of brassML Bore Ø 11.68 mm (.460")ML Brass...

⭐ 4.4/5 (36 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 246947
$4,718
Buy at Thomann View Details
Schilke B4 Bb-Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Schilke B4 Bb-Trumpet

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

Schilke B4 Bb-TrumpetBb TrumpetM bore (11.42 mm)M bell (127 mm)Brass bellCompletely silver-platedIncludes deluxe case...

⭐ 4.8/5 (56 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 154636
$4,838
Buy at Thomann View Details
Schilke B5 Bb-Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Schilke B5 Bb-Trumpet

by Schilke
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
  • • Requires daily practice for embouchure

  • Schilke B5 Bb-Trumpet
  • Bb Trumpet
  • ML Bore 11.68 mm
  • ML Bell (127.00 mm)
  • Copper bell
  • Silver-plated
  • Case and mouthpiece included

⭐ 5.0/5 (31 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 100240
$4,838
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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