Best Bb Trumpets Under $300 2025

Affordable bb trumpets under $300 - great value without compromising quality

Last updated: November 12, 2025 • Next update: November 19, 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

Thomann TR 5 Bb-Pocket Trumpet Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Thomann TR 5 Bb-Pocket Trumpet Set

by Thomann

Orchestra Big Band Marching Band

Key Feature:

• Wide range of available music

✓ PROS

• Professional standard instrument
• Excellent for beginners

✗ CONS

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

Thomann TR 5 Bb-Pocket Trumpet Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Thomann TR 5 Bb-Pocket Trumpet*Bb Pocket Trumpet*Perinet...

⭐ 4.8/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 523488

$230

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Thomann TR 500 S Bb-Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Thomann TR 500 S Bb-Trumpet

by Thomann

Classical Orchestra Pop

Key Feature:

• Wide range of available music

✓ PROS

• Professional standard instrument
• Excellent for beginners

✗ CONS

• Valve maintenance required
• Requires daily practice for embouchure

Thomann TR 500 S Bb-Trumpet, Bb TrompetThe design of the instrument has been inspired by the construction of American...

⭐ 5.0/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 298632

$274

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Thomann TR 620 L Bb-Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Thomann TR 620 L Bb-Trumpet

by Thomann

Orchestra Classical Marching Band

Key Feature:

• Excellent for beginners

✓ PROS

• Excellent for beginners
• Great for all musical styles

✗ CONS

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

Thomann TR 620 L Bb-Trumpet, Bb TrumpetThe construction of the instrument is inspired by Japanese trumpet...

⭐ 4.4/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 243025

$252

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Thomann TR 200 Bb-Trumpet Set 1 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Thomann TR 200 Bb-Trumpet Set 1

by Thomann

Marching Band Pop Orchestra

Key Feature:

• Great for all musical styles

✓ PROS

• Great for all musical styles
• Excellent for beginners

✗ CONS

• Mouthpiece choice affects everything
• Valve maintenance required

Thomann TR 200 Bb-Trumpet Set 1*Bundle offer comprising*, Thomann TR 200 Bb-Trumpet*Bb Trumpet*Successor model to the...

⭐ 4.8/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 517002

$270

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Thomann Black Jazz Bb- Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Thomann Black Jazz Bb- Trumpet

by Thomann

Orchestra Big Band Jazz

Key Feature:

• Great for all musical styles

✓ PROS

• Excellent for beginners
• Most versatile and common trumpet

✗ CONS

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

Thomann Black Jazz Bb- TrumpetBb TrumpetML bore: 11.68 mm (.460 ")Brass bell Ø: 122.24 mm (4-13 / 16")Gold...

⭐ 4.9/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 242378

$274

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Startone STR 25 easyFingers Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Startone STR 25 easyFingers Set

by Startone

Classical Jazz Big Band

Key Feature:

• Professional standard instrument

✓ PROS

• Excellent for beginners
• Professional standard instrument

✗ CONS

• Valve maintenance required
• Can be very loud for neighbors

Startone STR 25 easyFingers Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Startone STR 25 Bb-Trumpet*Bb Trumpet*Gold brass...

⭐ 4.9/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 567838

$219

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Thomann TR 400 G Bb-Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Thomann TR 400 G Bb-Trumpet

by Thomann

Big Band Pop Jazz

Key Feature:

• Professional standard instrument

✓ PROS

• Excellent for beginners
• Great for all musical styles

✗ CONS

• Requires daily practice for embouchure
• Valve maintenance required

Thomann TR 400 G Bb-TrumpetBb TrumpetLeadpipe made from gold brassMonel valvesML boreFixed ring on the third slideStop...

⭐ 4.9/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 163472

$274

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Thomann TR 25 Bb-Pocket Trumpet Red - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Thomann TR 25 Bb-Pocket Trumpet Red

by Thomann

Pop Big Band Marching Band

Key Feature:

• Professional standard instrument

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Thomann TR 25 Bb-Pocket Trumpet RedBb-Pocket TrumpetWith normal trumpet bell Ø: 125 mmMonel valvesBrass bodyBrass...

⭐ 4.8/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 423584

$208

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Thomann TR 620 S Bb-Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Thomann TR 620 S Bb-Trumpet

by Thomann

Big Band Pop Jazz

Key Feature:

• Great for all musical styles

✓ PROS

• Professional standard instrument
• Wide range of available music

✗ CONS

• Mouthpiece choice affects everything
• Learning curve for proper technique

Thomann TR 620 S Bb-Trumpet, Bb TrumpetThe construction of the instrument is inspired by Japanese trumpet...

⭐ 4.7/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 243024

$285

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Thomann TR 200 S Bb-Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.4/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Thomann TR 200 S Bb-Trumpet

by Thomann

Marching Band Jazz Big Band

Key Feature:

• Professional standard instrument

✓ PROS

• Great for all musical styles
• Professional standard instrument

✗ CONS

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

Thomann TR 200 S Bb-TrumpetBb TrumpetSuccessor model: TR-4Leadpipe made from gold brassStainless steel valvesML...

⭐ 4.4/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 340661

$244

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Thomann TR 25 Bb-Pocket Trumpet Blue - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.6/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Thomann TR 25 Bb-Pocket Trumpet Blue

by Thomann

Marching Band Classical Jazz

Key Feature:

• Professional standard instrument

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Thomann TR 25 Bb-Pocket Trumpet BlueBb-Pocket TrumpetWith normal trumpet bell Ø: 125 mmMonel valvesBrass bodyBrass...

⭐ 4.6/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 423583

$208

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Thomann TR 200 Bb-Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.8/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Thomann TR 200 Bb-Trumpet

by Thomann

Orchestra Pop Classical

Key Feature:

• Excellent for beginners

✓ PROS

• Great for all musical styles
• Wide range of available music

✗ CONS

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

Thomann TR 200 Bb TrumpetBb TrumpetSuccessor model to the TR-4Lead pipe made of gold brassValves are made from...

⭐ 4.8/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 152571

$208

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Thomann TR 200 Bb-Trumpet Set 2 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.9/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Thomann TR 200 Bb-Trumpet Set 2

by Thomann

Orchestra Big Band Jazz

Key Feature:

• Professional standard instrument

✓ PROS

• Great for all musical styles
• Professional standard instrument

✗ CONS

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

Thomann TR 200 Bb-Trumpet Set 2*Bundle offer comprising*, Thomann TR 200 Bb-Trumpet*Bb Trumpet*Successor model to the...

⭐ 4.9/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 564777

$252

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Thomann TR 25 Bb-Pocket Trumpet Purple - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.7/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Thomann TR 25 Bb-Pocket Trumpet Purple

by Thomann

Jazz Orchestra Big Band

Key Feature:

• Most versatile and common trumpet

✓ PROS

• Most versatile and common trumpet
• Excellent for beginners

✗ CONS

• Can be very loud for neighbors
• Valve maintenance required

Thomann TR 25 Bb-Pocket Trumpet PurpleBb-pocket trumpetWith normal trumpet bell - this gives the instrument a very open...

⭐ 4.7/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 423586

$208

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Thomann TR 500 GL Bb-Trumpet - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.9/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Thomann TR 500 GL Bb-Trumpet

by Thomann

Pop Big Band Classical

Key Feature:

• Most versatile and common trumpet

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Mouthpiece choice affects everything
• Learning curve for proper technique

Thomann TR 500 GL Bb-TrumpetBb TrumpetGold brass leadpipeStainless steel valvesØ 11.68 mm ML bore (.460")Fixed...

⭐ 4.9/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 326922

$274

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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 Bb Trumpets Under $300 2025

Thomann TR 5 Bb-Pocket Trumpet Set

Thomann TR 500 S Bb-Trumpet

Thomann TR 620 L Bb-Trumpet

Thomann TR 200 Bb-Trumpet Set 1

Thomann Black Jazz Bb- Trumpet

Startone STR 25 easyFingers Set

Thomann TR 400 G Bb-Trumpet

Thomann TR 25 Bb-Pocket Trumpet Red

Thomann TR 620 S Bb-Trumpet

Thomann TR 200 S Bb-Trumpet

Thomann TR 25 Bb-Pocket Trumpet Blue

Thomann TR 200 Bb-Trumpet

Thomann TR 200 Bb-Trumpet Set 2

Thomann TR 25 Bb-Pocket Trumpet Purple

Thomann TR 500 GL Bb-Trumpet

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?

How much should I spend on bb trumpets?

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