Best Tenor Trombones with F-Attachment 2026
Top-rated tenor trombones with f-attachment 2026 - expert picks for every budget and skill level
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
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4.4/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Kühnl & Hoyer Bolero F/ Large Goldbrass
Symphony
Professional Performance
Solo Work
Key Feature:
• Professional orchestral standard
✓ PROS
- • Extended low register capability
- • Professional orchestral standard
✗ CONS
- • Heavier than basic trombone
- • Additional valve to master
Kühnl & Hoyer Bolero F/ Large Goldbrass, Bb/F Tenor TromboneThe Bb/F tenor trombone "Bolero F/L" was...
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4.4/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 188161
$5,114
#2
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4.6/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Kühnl & Hoyer Bolero F "Open Flow"
Advanced Students
Orchestra
Chamber Music
Key Feature:
• Professional orchestral standard
✓ PROS
- • Extended low register capability
- • Enhanced musical flexibility
✗ CONS
- • More complex than straight tenor
- • Requires advanced technique
Kühnl & Hoyer Bolero F "Open Flow"Bb/F Tenor Trombone"New version"With "Open Flow"...
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4.6/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 207727
$5,388
#3
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4.9/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Antoine Courtois AC421BHRA Bb/F- Tenor Trombone
Advanced Students
Chamber Music
Symphony
Key Feature:
• Extended low register capability
✓ PROS
- • Improved slide technique options
- • Industry standard for serious players
✗ CONS
- • Heavier than basic trombone
- • Requires advanced technique
Antoine Courtois AC421BHRA Bb/F Tenor TromboneBb/F Tenor Trombone'New York’ ModelCylindrical bore: 13.89...
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4.9/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 450224
$7,677
#4
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4.5/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
S.E. Shires CHI TB-CH TB47NLW Axial Set
by
S.E. Shires
Symphony
Solo Work
Professional Performance
Key Feature:
• Industry standard for serious players
✓ PROS
- • Enhanced musical flexibility
- • Industry standard for serious players
✗ CONS
- • Additional valve to master
- • More complex than straight tenor
S.E. Shires CHI TB-CH TB47NLW Axial SetBb/F Tenor Trombone with Axial ValveArtist Custom seriesTB47NLW nickel silver...
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4.5/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 426451
$7,038
#5
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4.9/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Kühnl & Hoyer .547 Bb/F- Tenor Trombone M
Orchestra
Chamber Music
Solo Work
Key Feature:
• Professional orchestral standard
✓ PROS
- • Enhanced musical flexibility
- • Industry standard for serious players
✗ CONS
- • Requires advanced technique
- • Higher cost and maintenance
Kühnl & Hoyer .547 Bb/F- Tenor Trombone MBb- / F Tenor TromboneNew model with newly designed bellOpen wrap...
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4.9/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 200086
$3,958
#6
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4.5/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Michael Rath R300 Bb-/F- Tenor Trombone
by
Michael Rath
Professional Performance
Orchestra
Symphony
Key Feature:
• Industry standard for serious players
✓ PROS
- • Enhanced musical flexibility
- • Extended low register capability
✗ CONS
- • More complex than straight tenor
- • Higher cost and maintenance
Michael Rath R300 Bb-/F- Tenor TromboneBb / F Tenor TromboneBore Ø: 13.34 mmBrass bellBell diameter: 203.20 mmTuning...
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4.5/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 612708
$2,804
#7
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4.8/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Kühnl & Hoyer Bolero F Hagmann Valve
Symphony
Orchestra
Chamber Music
Key Feature:
• Improved slide technique options
✓ PROS
- • Enhanced musical flexibility
- • Professional orchestral standard
✗ CONS
- • Additional valve to master
- • Requires advanced technique
Kühnl & Hoyer Bolero F Hagmann ValveBb/F Tenor TromboneWith Hagmann quart valveOpen designGold brass bellNickel...
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4.8/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 207728
$5,828
#8
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4.4/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
S.E. Shires TBQAlessi Bb/F Tenor Trombone
by
S.E. Shires
Chamber Music
Orchestra
Symphony
Key Feature:
• Industry standard for serious players
✓ PROS
- • Professional orchestral standard
- • Industry standard for serious players
✗ CONS
- • Requires advanced technique
- • More complex than straight tenor
S.E. Shires TBQAlessi Bb/F Tenor TromboneBb/F Tenor Trombone with F-AttachmentJoseph Alessi Q Series Signature...
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4.4/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 508351
$4,068
#9
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4.5/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Kühnl & Hoyer .547 Bb/F- Tenor Trombone GM
Solo Work
Symphony
Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Extended low register capability
✓ PROS
- • Enhanced musical flexibility
- • Extended low register capability
✗ CONS
- • Additional valve to master
- • Heavier than basic trombone
Kühnl & Hoyer .547 Bb/F- Tenor Trombone GMBb- / F Tenor TromboneNew modelWith newly designed bellOpen wrap...
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4.5/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 200088
$3,958
#10
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5.0/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Antoine Courtois AC421BHA Bb/F- Tenor Trombone
Orchestra
Solo Work
Chamber Music
Key Feature:
• Extended low register capability
✓ PROS
- • Improved slide technique options
- • Enhanced musical flexibility
✗ CONS
- • Requires advanced technique
- • More complex than straight tenor
Antoine Courtois AC421BHA Bb/F- Tenor TromboneBb/F Tenor Trombone'New York’ ModelCylindrical bore: 13.89...
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5.0/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 450223
$7,677
#11
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4.6/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Sierman STB-960 Tenor Trombone
by
Sierman
Professional Performance
Chamber Music
Solo Work
Key Feature:
• Enhanced musical flexibility
✓ PROS
- • Extended low register capability
- • Enhanced musical flexibility
✗ CONS
- • Additional valve to master
- • More complex than straight tenor
Sierman STB-960 Tenor TromboneBb/F Tenor TromboneCustom LineBore: 13.89 mmGold brass bell Ø: 215 mmNickel silver outer...
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4.6/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 394000
$3,509
#12
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4.5/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Sierman STB-685 Tenor Trombone
by
Sierman
Solo Work
Orchestra
Professional Performance
Key Feature:
• Industry standard for serious players
✓ PROS
- • Professional orchestral standard
- • Improved slide technique options
✗ CONS
- • Heavier than basic trombone
- • Higher cost and maintenance
Sierman STB-685 Tenor TromboneBb / F-Tenor TromboneStudent lineBore: 13.89 mmRemovable 215 mm brass bellBrass outer...
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4.5/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 393994
$1,318
#13
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4.6/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Thomann proBONE 4 M Bb-/F-Tenor Tromb
by
Thomann
Professional Performance
Orchestra
Solo Work
Key Feature:
• Industry standard for serious players
✓ PROS
- • Extended low register capability
- • Improved slide technique options
✗ CONS
- • Heavier than basic trombone
- • Additional valve to master
Thomann proBONE 4 M Bb-/F-Tenor TrombBb/F Tenor TromboneBore: 13.34 mm (0.525")Bell made of brassBell Ø: 203 mm...
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4.6/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 413661
$1,044
#14
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4.7/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Edwards T-350 E 321CF22G/T-STDN
by
Edwards
Professional Performance
Orchestra
Solo Work
Key Feature:
• Industry standard for serious players
✓ PROS
- • Professional orchestral standard
- • Enhanced musical flexibility
✗ CONS
- • Additional valve to master
- • Higher cost and maintenance
Edwards T-350 E 321CF22G/T-STDNBb / F Tenor Trombone8 1/2" Non-solderedTempered yellow-brass bellWall thickness:...
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4.7/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 205311
$6,818
#15
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4.7/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
C.G.Conn 88HNV Bb/F-Trombone
by
C.G.Conn
Advanced Students
Professional Performance
Solo Work
Key Feature:
• Improved slide technique options
✓ PROS
- • Professional orchestral standard
- • Enhanced musical flexibility
✗ CONS
- • Heavier than basic trombone
- • More complex than straight tenor
C.G.Conn 88HNV Bb/F-TromboneBb/F Tenor Trombone With F-AttachmentBore: 13.89 mm (.547")Bore in F slide attachment:...
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4.7/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 538454
$4,838
How to Choose the Best Tenor Trombones with F-Attachment
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 with f-attachment 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.
