Best Tenor Trombones 2025

Top-rated tenor trombones 2025 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: October 15, 2025 • Next update: October 22, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $500 Under $5,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Jazz For Classical For Big Band For Orchestra For Marching Band For Blues

BRANDS: Thomann Kühnl & Hoyer pBone music Yamaha Michael Rath

Kühnl & Hoyer .527 Bb-Tenor Trombone M - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Kühnl & Hoyer .527 Bb-Tenor Trombone M

by Kühnl & Hoyer

Classical Marching Band Orchestra

Key Feature:

• Excellent for both melody and harmony

✓ PROS

• Great for all musical styles
• Professional standard instrument

✗ CONS

• Requires significant arm length reach
• Large case for transportation

Kühnl & Hoyer .527 Bb-Tenor Trombone MBb Tenor TromboneBrass bellNew model with newly designed bellGerman silver...

⭐ 4.7/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 227508

$2,705

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Kühnl & Hoyer 127 NZ Bb- Tenor Trombone - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Kühnl & Hoyer 127 NZ Bb- Tenor Trombone

by Kühnl & Hoyer

Blues Classical Jazz

Key Feature:

• Slide technique enables unique effects

✓ PROS

• Slide technique enables unique effects
• Excellent for both melody and harmony

✗ CONS

• Requires significant arm length reach
• Large case for transportation

Kühnl & Hoyer 127 NZ Bb- Tenor TromboneBb Tenor TromboneThe curved retaining bar on the body allows a particularly...

⭐ 4.5/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 155509

$2,419

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Michael Rath R3 Tenor YB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Michael Rath R3 Tenor YB

by Michael Rath

Marching Band Orchestra Jazz

Key Feature:

• Excellent for both melody and harmony

✓ PROS

• Professional standard instrument
• Excellent for both melody and harmony

✗ CONS

• Slide positions require precise intonation
• Can be difficult to play softly

Michael Rath R3 TenorBb Tenor TromboneBore: Ø 0.525" (13.34 mm)Bell size: Ø 8" (203.50 mm)Bell made of...

⭐ 4.9/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 349404

$4,178

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Thomann Blacky Bb-Tenor Trombone - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Thomann Blacky Bb-Tenor Trombone

by Thomann

Blues Orchestra Classical

Key Feature:

• Great for all musical styles

✓ PROS

• Slide technique enables unique effects
• Great for all musical styles

✗ CONS

• Requires significant arm length reach
• Can be difficult to play softly

Thomann Blacky Bb-Tenor TromboneBb- Tenor tromboneBrass bellBell diameter: 203 mmML- boreBore: 12.7 mmColour: Black...

⭐ 4.7/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 503048

$406

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Yamaha YSL-897 Z Trombone - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Yamaha YSL-897 Z Trombone

by Yamaha

Marching Band Orchestra Big Band

Key Feature:

• Professional standard instrument

✓ PROS

• Slide technique enables unique effects
• Classic trombone sound and range

✗ CONS

• Can be difficult to play softly
• Large case for transportation

Yamaha YSL-897 ZJazz Trumpet"Reversed type" - Main tuning slideNewly developed BalancerDual bore: Ø 12.29 mm...

⭐ 4.9/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 273665

$3,486

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Startone SSL-45 Bb-Tenor Trombone Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Startone SSL-45 Bb-Tenor Trombone Set

by Startone

Big Band Classical Jazz

Key Feature:

• Professional standard instrument

✓ PROS

• Slide technique enables unique effects
• Professional standard instrument

✗ CONS

• Slide maintenance essential
• Requires significant arm length reach

Startone SSL-45 Bb-Tenor Trombone Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Startone SSL-45 Bb-Tenor Trombone*Bb Tenor...

⭐ 4.5/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 517393

$362

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Yamaha YSL-354 E Bb-Trombone - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Yamaha YSL-354 E Bb-Trombone

by Yamaha

Jazz Orchestra Classical

Key Feature:

• Great for all musical styles

✓ PROS

• Slide technique enables unique effects
• Professional standard instrument

✗ CONS

• Can be difficult to play softly
• Slide positions require precise intonation

Yamaha YSL-354 E Tenor TromboneBb Tenor TromboneBrass body with gold lacquer finishBore: 12.7 mmBell: Ø 204.4 mmNickel...

⭐ 4.9/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 127282

$967

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King 2102 Legend 2B Trombone - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

King 2102 Legend 2B Trombone

by King

Marching Band Blues Orchestra

Key Feature:

• Professional standard instrument

✓ PROS

• Professional standard instrument
• Classic trombone sound and range

✗ CONS

• Slide positions require precise intonation
• Can be difficult to play softly

King 2102 Legend 2B Trombone2B Trombone12.22 / 12.47 mm dual boreOne-piecehand-hammered Ø 187 mm brass bellNickel...

⭐ 4.5/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 170031

$3,958

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Kühnl & Hoyer Slokar Performance - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Kühnl & Hoyer Slokar Performance

by Kühnl & Hoyer

Jazz Classical Orchestra

Key Feature:

• Excellent for both melody and harmony

✓ PROS

• Great for all musical styles
• Professional standard instrument

✗ CONS

• Slide positions require precise intonation
• Can be difficult to play softly

Kühnl & Hoyer Slokar PerformanceBb Tenor Trombone"Slokar Performance"Gold brass bell Ø 220 mmNickel...

⭐ 4.9/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 169219

$3,848

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Kühnl & Hoyer Slokar Solo - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.5/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Kühnl & Hoyer Slokar Solo

by Kühnl & Hoyer

Classical Orchestra Big Band

Key Feature:

• Classic trombone sound and range

✓ PROS

• Excellent for both melody and harmony
• Great for all musical styles

✗ CONS

• Slide positions require precise intonation
• Can be difficult to play softly

Kühnl & Hoyer Slokar SoloBb Tenor TromboneGold brass bell Ø 230 mmNickel silver slides (245 g)Clear lacquerBore:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 169217

$3,794

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Yamaha YSL-891ZD - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 5.0/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Yamaha YSL-891ZD

by Yamaha

Big Band Marching Band Blues

Key Feature:

• Excellent for both melody and harmony

✓ PROS

• Excellent for both melody and harmony
• Professional standard instrument

✗ CONS

• Can be difficult to play softly
• Large case for transportation

Yamaha YSL-891ZDJazz TromboneReversed type main tuning slideNewly developed balancerBore: 12.90 mmYellow brass outer...

⭐ 5.0/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 536957

$3,518

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Sierman STB-511 Tenor Trombone - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.6/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Sierman STB-511 Tenor Trombone

by Sierman

Jazz Blues Marching Band

Key Feature:

• Professional standard instrument

✓ PROS

• Slide technique enables unique effects
• Great for all musical styles

✗ CONS

• Large case for transportation
• Requires significant arm length reach

Sierman STB-511 Tenor TromboneBb tenor tromboneBore: 12.70 mmBrass bell: 203 mmBrass outer slideNickel silver inner...

⭐ 4.6/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 393988

$516

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Michael Rath R3 Tenor GB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.7/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Michael Rath R3 Tenor GB

by Michael Rath

Orchestra Blues Jazz

Key Feature:

• Slide technique enables unique effects

✓ PROS

• Professional standard instrument
• Classic trombone sound and range

✗ CONS

• Requires significant arm length reach
• Slide maintenance essential

Michael Rath R3 TenorBb Tenor TromboneBrassBore diameter: 0.525" (13.34 mm)Bell is made from gold brassBell...

⭐ 4.7/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 280021

$4,102

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Kühnl & Hoyer Bart van Lier .512 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.7/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Kühnl & Hoyer Bart van Lier .512

by Kühnl & Hoyer

Jazz Marching Band Blues

Key Feature:

• Professional standard instrument

✓ PROS

• Classic trombone sound and range
• Excellent for both melody and harmony

✗ CONS

• Large case for transportation
• Can be difficult to play softly

Kühnl & Hoyer Bart van Lier .512, Bb Tenor trombone "Bart van Lier .512"Especially suitable for jazz,...

⭐ 4.7/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 184304

$3,574

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Jupiter JTB710RQ Ergonomic Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.7/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Jupiter JTB710RQ Ergonomic Set

by Jupiter

Orchestra Blues Classical

Key Feature:

• Professional standard instrument

✓ PROS

• Excellent for both melody and harmony
• Classic trombone sound and range

✗ CONS

• Can be difficult to play softly
• Slide positions require precise intonation

Jupiter JTB710RQ Ergonomic Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Jupiter JTB710RQ Ergonomic model*Bb Tenor Trombone*Model...

⭐ 4.7/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 528300

$1,040

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How to Choose the Best Tenor Trombones

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 trombones 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 Tenor Trombones 2025

Kühnl & Hoyer .527 Bb-Tenor Trombone M

Kühnl & Hoyer 127 NZ Bb- Tenor Trombone

Michael Rath R3 Tenor YB

Thomann Blacky Bb-Tenor Trombone

Yamaha YSL-897 Z Trombone

Startone SSL-45 Bb-Tenor Trombone Set

Yamaha YSL-354 E Bb-Trombone

King 2102 Legend 2B Trombone

Kühnl & Hoyer Slokar Performance

Kühnl & Hoyer Slokar Solo

Yamaha YSL-891ZD

Sierman STB-511 Tenor Trombone

Michael Rath R3 Tenor GB

Kühnl & Hoyer Bart van Lier .512

Jupiter JTB710RQ Ergonomic Set

How to Choose the Best Tenor Trombones

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look for when buying tenor trombones?

How much should I spend on tenor trombones?

Are expensive tenor trombones worth the investment?

What are the best brands for tenor trombones?

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