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 28, 2026 • Next update: February 4, 2026
#1
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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
#2
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4.9/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Thomann AX 547 L Trombone
by
Thomann
Chamber Music
Professional Performance
Solo Work
Key Feature:
• Professional orchestral standard
✓ PROS
- • Professional orchestral standard
- • Extended low register capability
✗ CONS
- • Requires advanced technique
- • Higher cost and maintenance
Thomann AX 547 L TromboneBb/F Tenor Trombone with Axial F-AttachmentOpen construction (open wrap)Large bore diameter:...
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4.9/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 475566
$988
#3
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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
#4
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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
#5
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4.9/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Yamaha YSL-882 GII Trombone
by
Yamaha
Symphony
Solo Work
Advanced Students
Key Feature:
• Enhanced musical flexibility
✓ PROS
- • Professional orchestral standard
- • Extended low register capability
✗ CONS
- • More complex than straight tenor
- • Heavier than basic trombone
Yamaha YSL-882 GII TromboneTenor TromboneIncludes F-attachmentXeno DesignTraditional wrap designL-bore: 13.89 mmBell...
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4.9/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 602153
$4,564
#6
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4.8/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Yamaha YSL-620 Trombone
by
Yamaha
Solo Work
Orchestra
Professional Performance
Key Feature:
• Professional orchestral standard
✓ PROS
- • Enhanced musical flexibility
- • Extended low register capability
✗ CONS
- • More complex than straight tenor
- • Higher cost and maintenance
Yamaha YSL-620 TromboneBb/F Tenor TromboneWith F-attachmentProfessional SeriesBore: L: 13.89 mm (0.547")Bell:...
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4.8/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 461216
$3,298
#7
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4.8/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Schagerl Bb/F- Trombone Aurora
by
Schagerl
Symphony
Orchestra
Professional Performance
Key Feature:
• Industry standard for serious players
✓ PROS
- • Industry standard for serious players
- • Professional orchestral standard
✗ CONS
- • Additional valve to master
- • Higher cost and maintenance
Schagerl Aurora Bb/F - Tenor TromboneTenor TromboneOtmar Gaiswinkler & Wolfgang Pfistermüller design (Vienna...
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4.8/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 482616
$6,082
#8
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4.4/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Willson TAW411RBL Bb/F Tenor Trombone
by
Willson
Professional Performance
Solo Work
Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Extended low register capability
✓ PROS
- • Enhanced musical flexibility
- • Extended low register capability
✗ CONS
- • Additional valve to master
- • Requires advanced technique
Willson TAW411RBL Bb/F Tenor TromboneBb / F Tenor Trombone with Quart ValveOpen-wrap constructionRotax valvesBore:...
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4.4/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 453354
$5,488
#9
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4.8/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Michael Rath R400 Bb-/F- Tenor Trombone
by
Michael Rath
Solo Work
Advanced Students
Symphony
Key Feature:
• Industry standard for serious players
✓ PROS
- • Industry standard for serious players
- • Improved slide technique options
✗ CONS
- • Higher cost and maintenance
- • Additional valve to master
Michael Rath R400 Bb-/F- Tenor TromboneBb / F Tenor TromboneBore Ø: 0.547"/ 13.89 mmBell made of yellow brassCup...
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4.8/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 293636
$2,804
#10
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4.7/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Thomann Classic TF547 S Trombone
by
Thomann
Symphony
Advanced Students
Professional Performance
Key Feature:
• Extended low register capability
✓ PROS
- • Extended low register capability
- • Enhanced musical flexibility
✗ CONS
- • Requires advanced technique
- • Heavier than basic trombone
Thomann Classic TF547 SBb- / F- Tenor Trombone with F-AttachmentTraditional design (closed wrap)Ø: 13.90 mm...
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4.7/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 288565
$736
#11
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4.8/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Thomann Classic TF525 S Trombone
by
Thomann
Orchestra
Professional Performance
Chamber Music
Key Feature:
• Industry standard for serious players
✓ PROS
- • Extended low register capability
- • Improved slide technique options
✗ CONS
- • Higher cost and maintenance
- • Additional valve to master
Thomann Classic TF525 SBb- / F Tenor Trombone with F-AttachmentTraditional design (closed wrap)Bore: Ø 13.34 mm...
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4.8/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 288563
$714
#12
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4.5/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
C.G.Conn 88HCL Bb/F-Tenor Trombone
by
C.G.Conn
Symphony
Professional Performance
Advanced Students
Key Feature:
• Extended low register capability
✓ PROS
- • Industry standard for serious players
- • Improved slide technique options
✗ CONS
- • Heavier than basic trombone
- • Additional valve to master
C.G.Conn 88HCL Bb/F-Tenor Trombone, Bb / F Tenor TromboneThe CL 2000 cylinder works approx. 40% faster than a...
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4.5/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 167482
$6,268
#13
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4.4/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Schagerl Bb/F- Trombone KISSBONE X
by
Schagerl
Solo Work
Chamber Music
Symphony
Key Feature:
• Improved slide technique options
✓ PROS
- • Enhanced musical flexibility
- • Industry standard for serious players
✗ CONS
- • More complex than straight tenor
- • Requires advanced technique
Schagerl Bb/F- Trombone KISSBONE XBb/F Tenor TromboneGold brass bell: 220 mmBore: 14.2 mmSlide bore: 13.9 mmNickel...
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4.4/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 473644
$6,598
#14
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5.0/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Michael Rath R6 Tenor Trombone
by
Michael Rath
Chamber Music
Orchestra
Symphony
Key Feature:
• Industry standard for serious players
✓ PROS
- • Improved slide technique options
- • Industry standard for serious players
✗ CONS
- • Requires advanced technique
- • Higher cost and maintenance
Michael Rath R6 Tenor TromboneB / F Tenor TromboneLarge bore: 13.89 mm (.547")Bell diameter: 215 mm...
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5.0/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 601443
$5,718
#15
⭐
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
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.
