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Best Bb Trumpets Under $200 2025

Affordable bb trumpets under $200 - great value without compromising quality

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
pBone music pTrumpet Blue - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

pBone music pTrumpet Blue

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

pBone music pTrumpet BlueBb TrumpetNewly developed trumpet made entirely of plasticBell Ø: 124 mm (4.75")Valve...

⭐ 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 347793
$167
Buy at Thomann View Details
Thomann TR 5 Red Bb-Pocket Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Thomann TR 5 Red Bb-Pocket Trumpet

by Thomann
Big Band Marching Band Pop
Key Feature:
• Professional standard instrument
✓ PROS
  • • Professional standard instrument
  • • Most versatile and common trumpet
✗ CONS
  • • Can be very loud for neighbors
  • • Mouthpiece choice affects everything

Thomann TR 5 Red Bb-Pocket TrumpetBb - Pocket TrumpetBrass bodyMonel valvesBell diameter: 95 mmPainted red7C mouthpiece...

⭐ 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 108483
$186
Buy at Thomann View Details
pBone music pTrumpet Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

pBone music pTrumpet Black

by pBone music
Orchestra Marching Band Jazz
Key Feature:
• Most versatile and common trumpet
✓ PROS
  • • Professional standard instrument
  • • Great for all musical styles
✗ CONS
  • • Learning curve for proper technique
  • • Mouthpiece choice affects everything

pBone music pTrumpet BlackBb TrumpetNewly developed trumpet made entirely of plasticBell Ø: 124 mm (4.75")Valve...

⭐ 4.9/5 (53 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 347795
$165
Buy at Thomann View Details
pBone music pTrumpet White - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

pBone music pTrumpet White

by pBone music
Pop Classical Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Professional standard instrument
✓ PROS
  • • Professional standard instrument
  • • Great for all musical styles
✗ CONS
  • • Valve maintenance required
  • • Requires daily practice for embouchure

pBone music pTrumpet WhiteBb TrumpetNewly developed trumpet made entirely from plasticBell Ø: 124 mm (4.75")Valve...

⭐ 4.7/5 (14 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 347798
$154
Buy at Thomann View Details
Thomann TR 5 Bb-Pocket Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Thomann TR 5 Bb-Pocket Trumpet

by Thomann
Jazz Big Band Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Professional standard instrument
✓ PROS
  • • Wide range of available music
  • • Professional standard instrument
✗ CONS
  • • Requires daily practice for embouchure
  • • Learning curve for proper technique

Thomann TR 5 Bb Pocket TrumpetBb Pocket TrumpetPerinet valvesBrasslacqueredBell diameter: 95 mmWeight: 890 gLength: 23...

⭐ 4.7/5 (56 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 152572
$160
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Thomann TR 5 Black Bb-Pocket Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Thomann TR 5 Black Bb-Pocket Trumpet

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

Thomann TR 5 Black Bb-Pocket TrumpetBb- Pocket TrumpetLacquered blackBrass bodyMonel valvesBell diameter: 95 mmIncludes...

⭐ 4.9/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 108481
$186
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Startone PTR-20 Bb- Trumpet Gold - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Startone PTR-20 Bb- Trumpet Gold

by Startone
Jazz Marching Band Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Excellent for beginners
✓ PROS
  • • Most versatile and common trumpet
  • • Great for all musical styles
✗ CONS
  • • Learning curve for proper technique
  • • Can be very loud for neighbors

Startone PTR-20 Bb Trumpet GoldBb TrumpetMade from ABS plasticBore Ø: 11.60 mmBell Ø: 129 mmConventional Périnet...

⭐ 4.4/5 (12 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 454133
$153
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Startone PTR-20 Bb- Trumpet Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Startone PTR-20 Bb- Trumpet Black

by Startone
Marching Band Pop Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Professional standard instrument
✓ PROS
  • • Great for all musical styles
  • • Professional standard instrument
✗ CONS
  • • Valve maintenance required
  • • Mouthpiece choice affects everything

Startone PTR-20 Bb- Trumpet BlackBb TrumpetMade from ABS plasticBore Ø: 11.60 mmBell Ø: 129 mmStandard perinet valves...

⭐ 5.0/5 (15 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 454130
$109
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pBone music pTrumpet Violet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

pBone music pTrumpet Violet

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

pBone music pTrumpet VioletBb TrumpetNewly developed trumpet made entirely of plasticBell diameter: 124 mm (4-...

⭐ 4.5/5 (17 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 438952
$150
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Startone PTR-20 Bb- Trumpet Blue - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Startone PTR-20 Bb- Trumpet Blue

by Startone
Jazz Big Band Marching Band
Key Feature:
• Excellent for beginners
✓ PROS
  • • Great for all musical styles
  • • Excellent for beginners
✗ CONS
  • • Requires daily practice for embouchure
  • • Mouthpiece choice affects everything

Startone PTR-20 Bb- Trumpet BlueBb TrumpetMade of ABS plasticBore: Ø 11.60 mmBell: Ø 129 mmConventional perinet...

⭐ 4.8/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 426296
$109
Buy at Thomann View Details
Startone PTR-20 Bb- Trumpet Silver - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Startone PTR-20 Bb- Trumpet Silver

by Startone
Classical Jazz Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Most versatile and common trumpet
✓ PROS
  • • Professional standard instrument
  • • Great for all musical styles
✗ CONS
  • • Valve maintenance required
  • • Learning curve for proper technique

Startone PTR-20 Bb Trumpet SilverBb TrumpetMade from ABS plasticBore Ø: 11.60 mmBell Ø: 129 mmConventional Périnet...

⭐ 4.6/5 (38 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 454132
$142
Buy at Thomann View Details
pBone music pTrumpet Red - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

pBone music pTrumpet Red

by pBone music
Classical Orchestra Marching Band
Key Feature:
• Most versatile and common trumpet
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent for beginners
  • • Wide range of available music
✗ CONS
  • • Mouthpiece choice affects everything
  • • Requires daily practice for embouchure

pBone music pTrumpet RedBb TrumpetNewly developed trumpet made entirely of plasticBell Ø: 124 mm (4.75")Valve...

⭐ 4.7/5 (31 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 347794
$150
Buy at Thomann View Details
Startone PTR-20 Bb- Trumpet Orange - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Startone PTR-20 Bb- Trumpet Orange

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

Startone PTR-20 Bb Trumpet OrangeBb TrumpetMade from ABS plasticBore Ø: 11.60 mmBell Ø: 129 mmConventional Périnet...

⭐ 4.8/5 (44 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 454131
$109
Buy at Thomann View Details
Thomann TR 5 Blue Bb-Pocket Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Thomann TR 5 Blue Bb-Pocket Trumpet

by Thomann
Big Band Marching Band Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Most versatile and common trumpet
✓ PROS
  • • Wide range of available music
  • • Great for all musical styles
✗ CONS
  • • Can be very loud for neighbors
  • • Valve maintenance required

Thomann TR 5 Blue Bb-Pocket TrumpetBb - Pocket TrumpetBrass bodyMonel valvesBell diameter: 95 mmPainted blue7C...

⭐ 4.9/5 (6 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 108484
$186
Buy at Thomann View Details
Startone PTR-20 Bb- Trumpet Red - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Startone PTR-20 Bb- Trumpet Red

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

Startone PTR-20 Bb Trumpet RedBb TrumpetMade from ABS plasticBore Ø: 11.60 mmBell Ø: 129 mmConventional Périnet...

⭐ 4.7/5 (23 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 454129
$109
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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