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Best Tenor Horns 2026

Top-rated tenor horns 2026 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026

PRICE RANGES: Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Brass Band For Wind Ensemble For Educational For Community Groups For Traditional Ensemble For Supporting Voice
BRANDS: Miraphone Melton
Miraphone 47WL4 11000 G050 Bb-Tenorhorn - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Miraphone 47WL4 11000 G050 Bb-Tenorhorn

by Miraphone
Community Groups Supporting Voice Traditional Ensemble
Key Feature:
• Educational value
✓ PROS
  • • Important brass band voice
  • • Ensemble foundation
✗ CONS
  • • Supporting role primarily
  • • Specialized applications

Miraphone 47 WL4 11000 G050 Tenor HornBb Tenor HornModel 47WL "Bohemian Love"Design: ovalwide4 Rotary...

⭐ 4.8/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 587406
$7,258
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Miraphone 47 0700 Bb-Tenorhorn - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Miraphone 47 0700 Bb-Tenorhorn

by Miraphone
Community Groups Traditional Ensemble Wind Ensemble
Key Feature:
• Ensemble foundation
✓ PROS
  • • Traditional band sound
  • • Educational value
✗ CONS
  • • Limited versatility
  • • May need upgrade path

Miraphone 47 0700 Tenor HornBb Tenor HornModel 47Design: ovalnarrow3 Rotary valvesBell Ø: 250 mmBore: 13.00 mmBrass...

⭐ 4.5/5 (5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 134695
$5,058
Buy at Thomann View Details
Miraphone 47WL4 07000 Bb-Tenorhorn - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Miraphone 47WL4 07000 Bb-Tenorhorn

by Miraphone
Educational Supporting Voice Brass Band
Key Feature:
• Traditional band sound
✓ PROS
  • • Traditional band sound
  • • Ensemble foundation
✗ CONS
  • • Specialized applications
  • • Limited solo repertoire

Miraphone 47 WL4 07000 Tenor HornBb Tenor HornLoimayr ModelWide design4 ValvesCylinder valve mechanismBell Ø: 270...

⭐ 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 183412
$5,718
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Cerveny CTH 521-3 Bb-Tenorhorn - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Cerveny CTH 521-3 Bb-Tenorhorn

by Cerveny
Wind Ensemble Traditional Ensemble Supporting Voice
Key Feature:
• Educational value
✓ PROS
  • • Educational value
  • • Traditional band sound
✗ CONS
  • • Supporting role primarily
  • • Limited versatility

Cerveny CTH 521-3 Tenor HornBb Tenor Horn3 Rotary valvesBody made of brassMINIBAL jointsNickel silver valve...

⭐ 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 100106
$2,858
Buy at Thomann View Details
Miraphone 47WL4 11000 G010 Bb-Tenorhorn - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Miraphone 47WL4 11000 G010 Bb-Tenorhorn

by Miraphone
Brass Band Educational Traditional Ensemble
Key Feature:
• Traditional band sound
✓ PROS
  • • Good for intermediate players
  • • Traditional band sound
✗ CONS
  • • May need upgrade path
  • • Specialized applications

Miraphone 47 WL4 1100 G 010 Tenor HornBb Tenor HornLoimayr ModelWide design4-Valves4. Valve buttons combined left and...

⭐ 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 554138
$6,598
Buy at Thomann View Details
Miraphone 47WL4 11000 Bb-Tenorhorn - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Miraphone 47WL4 11000 Bb-Tenorhorn

by Miraphone
Educational Supporting Voice Brass Band
Key Feature:
• Ensemble foundation
✓ PROS
  • • Good for intermediate players
  • • Educational value
✗ CONS
  • • Limited solo repertoire
  • • Supporting role primarily

Miraphone 47 WL4 11000 Tenor HornBb Tenor HornLoimayr modelwide design4 ValvesCylinder valve mechanismBell Ø: 270...

⭐ 4.6/5 (2 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 198360
$6,268
Buy at Thomann View Details
Miraphone 47WL4 11020 E10 Bb-Tenorhorn - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Miraphone 47WL4 11020 E10 Bb-Tenorhorn

by Miraphone
Community Groups Wind Ensemble Traditional Ensemble
Key Feature:
• Ensemble foundation
✓ PROS
  • • Ensemble foundation
  • • Traditional band sound
✗ CONS
  • • Supporting role primarily
  • • Limited solo repertoire

Miraphone 47 WL4 11020 E10 Tenor HornBb Tenor HornAnniversary Edition 2006Loimayr ModelWide design4 ValvesCylinder...

⭐ 4.6/5 (26 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 252375
$8,953
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B&S 33/2-L Bb-Tenorhorn - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

B&S 33/2-L Bb-Tenorhorn

by B&S
Wind Ensemble Educational Brass Band
Key Feature:
• Traditional band sound
✓ PROS
  • • Traditional band sound
  • • Important brass band voice
✗ CONS
  • • Specialized applications
  • • Limited versatility

B&S 33/2-L Tenor HornTenor Horn4 Rotary valvesConical rotary valves with 3B ball jointsBore: 14 mmInner and outer...

⭐ 4.6/5 (26 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 278254
$4,178
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Thomann EP 1 Bb-Tenorhorn - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Thomann EP 1 Bb-Tenorhorn

by Thomann
Traditional Ensemble Brass Band Educational
Key Feature:
• Important brass band voice
✓ PROS
  • • Important brass band voice
  • • Traditional band sound
✗ CONS
  • • Limited solo repertoire
  • • Supporting role primarily

Thomann EP 1 Bb-TenorhornBb Tenor HornThree rotary valves with ball bearing linkage systemS-shaftBore: 13 mmGold-brass...

⭐ 4.7/5 (54 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 163471
$488
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Melton MWMAW24GT Bb-Tenorhorn - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Melton MWMAW24GT Bb-Tenorhorn

by Melton
Educational Wind Ensemble Community Groups
Key Feature:
• Educational value
✓ PROS
  • • Ensemble foundation
  • • Good for intermediate players
✗ CONS
  • • May need upgrade path
  • • Limited versatility

Melton MWMAW24GT Tenor Horn UniversalBb Tenor Horn"Universal" (Alexander Wurz)Exposed embouchure4 Rotary...

⭐ 4.8/5 (56 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 528156
$8,028
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B&S 32/2-L Bb-Tenorhorn - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

B&S 32/2-L Bb-Tenorhorn

by B&S
Educational Wind Ensemble Traditional Ensemble
Key Feature:
• Ensemble foundation
✓ PROS
  • • Good for intermediate players
  • • Ensemble foundation
✗ CONS
  • • May need upgrade path
  • • Limited versatility

B&S Tenor Horn Model 32/2Bb Tenor Horn3 ValvesConical rotary valves with 3B ball jointsBore: 14 mmBrass...

⭐ 4.6/5 (24 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 100117
$3,298
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Melton MW139 Bb-Tenorhorn - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Melton MW139 Bb-Tenorhorn

by Melton
Educational Wind Ensemble Traditional Ensemble
Key Feature:
• Ensemble foundation
✓ PROS
  • • Educational value
  • • Traditional band sound
✗ CONS
  • • Limited solo repertoire
  • • Specialized applications

Melton MW139 MT Tenor HornBb Tenor HornOriginal ‘Egerländer Musikanten’ model (Ernst Hutter)Three rotary...

⭐ 4.7/5 (51 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 501650
$6,654
Buy at Thomann View Details
Miraphone 47WL 11000 Bb-Tenorhorn - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Miraphone 47WL 11000 Bb-Tenorhorn

by Miraphone
Community Groups Educational Wind Ensemble
Key Feature:
• Good for intermediate players
✓ PROS
  • • Traditional band sound
  • • Ensemble foundation
✗ CONS
  • • May need upgrade path
  • • Limited versatility

Miraphone 47 WL 11000 Tenor HornBb Tenor HornLoimayr ModelWide design3 ValvesCylinder valve mechanismBell Ø:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 166671
$5,498
Buy at Thomann View Details
B&S 3033/2-L Bb-Tenorhorn - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

B&S 3033/2-L Bb-Tenorhorn

by B&S
Community Groups Brass Band Wind Ensemble
Key Feature:
• Ensemble foundation
✓ PROS
  • • Important brass band voice
  • • Traditional band sound
✗ CONS
  • • Supporting role primarily
  • • May need upgrade path

B&S 3033/2-L Tenor HornBb Tenor HornOval design4 Rotary valvesGold brass body and bellGold brass leadpipeØ14 mm...

⭐ 4.8/5 (26 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 257328
$4,344
Buy at Thomann View Details
Miraphone 47WL4 11020 E30 Bb-Tenorhorn - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Miraphone 47WL4 11020 E30 Bb-Tenorhorn

by Miraphone
Brass Band Community Groups Traditional Ensemble
Key Feature:
• Ensemble foundation
✓ PROS
  • • Ensemble foundation
  • • Traditional band sound
✗ CONS
  • • Specialized applications
  • • Limited solo repertoire

Miraphone 47 WL4 11020 E30 Tenor HornBb Tenor HornLoimayr ModelDesign: ovalwide4 ValvesCylinder valve mechanismBell...

⭐ 4.9/5 (2 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 587405
$9,458
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best Tenor Horns

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 tenor horns 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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