Best Tenor Trombones with F-Attachment for Intermediate 2026
Perfect tenor trombones with f-attachment for intermediate - easy to play and learn on
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
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4.5/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Antoine Courtois AC424BXA Bb/F- Tenor Trombone
Advanced Students
Symphony
Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Extended low register capability
✓ PROS
- • Professional orchestral standard
- • Industry standard for serious players
✗ CONS
- • More complex than straight tenor
- • Heavier than basic trombone
Antoine Courtois AC424BXA Bb/F- Tenor TromboneBb/F Tenor TromboneModel: FloridaDetachable 216 mm brass brass bell with...
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4.5/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 594214
$7,446
#2
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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
#3
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4.7/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Schagerl Bb/F- Trombone Fontana
by
Schagerl
Professional Performance
Symphony
Solo Work
Key Feature:
• Professional orchestral standard
✓ PROS
- • Extended low register capability
- • Professional orchestral standard
✗ CONS
- • Requires advanced technique
- • Heavier than basic trombone
Schagerl Bb/F- Trombone FontanaBb/F- Tenor TromboneBell is made from gold brassValve bore: 14 mmSlide bore: 13.9...
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4.7/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 480670
$6,082
#4
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4.9/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Kühnl & Hoyer Bolero sonor Bb/F-Trombone
Advanced Students
Symphony
Chamber Music
Key Feature:
• Enhanced musical flexibility
✓ PROS
- • Industry standard for serious players
- • Professional orchestral standard
✗ CONS
- • More complex than straight tenor
- • Additional valve to master
Kühnl & Hoyer Bolero sonor Bb/F-TromboneBb/F-Tenor TromboneCompact-open constructionGold brass bell Ø 220 mmBore:...
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4.9/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 552183
$5,938
#5
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5.0/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Yamaha YSL-356 G Trombone Set
by
Yamaha
Solo Work
Orchestra
Symphony
Key Feature:
• Enhanced musical flexibility
✓ PROS
- • Improved slide technique options
- • Industry standard for serious players
✗ CONS
- • Higher cost and maintenance
- • More complex than straight tenor
Yamaha YSL-356 G Trombone Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Yamaha YSL-356 G Bb/F-Trombone*Bb/F Tenor Trombone*Gold brass...
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5.0/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 517419
$1,788
#6
⭐
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
#7
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4.5/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
S.E. Shires Solo Model Trombone
by
S.E. Shires
Orchestra
Chamber Music
Symphony
Key Feature:
• Enhanced musical flexibility
✓ PROS
- • Extended low register capability
- • Industry standard for serious players
✗ CONS
- • More complex than straight tenor
- • Additional valve to master
S.E. Shires Solo Model TromboneBb / F Tenor TromboneTwo-piecehand-hammered bell made of gold brass withBell diameter:...
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4.5/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 577404
$7,038
#8
⭐
4.7/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Thomann AX 547 GL Trombone
by
Thomann
Solo Work
Advanced Students
Orchestra
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
Thomann AX 547 GL TromboneBb/F-Tenor Trombone with Axial F-AttachmentOpen construction (open wrap)Large bore diameter:...
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4.7/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 475565
$1,208
#9
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4.7/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Yamaha YSL-882 GOII Trombone
by
Yamaha
Solo Work
Chamber Music
Professional Performance
Key Feature:
• Extended low register capability
✓ PROS
- • Enhanced musical flexibility
- • Extended low register capability
✗ CONS
- • Requires advanced technique
- • Heavier than basic trombone
Yamaha YSL-882 GOII TromboneTenor TromboneIncludes F-attachmentXeno DesignOpen wrap designL-bore: 13.89 mmBell: 220...
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4.7/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 602109
$4,178
#10
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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
#11
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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
#12
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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
#13
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4.6/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
B&S MS14IK-L Bb/F-Trombone
by
B&S
Symphony
Solo Work
Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Enhanced musical flexibility
✓ PROS
- • Extended low register capability
- • Enhanced musical flexibility
✗ CONS
- • Higher cost and maintenance
- • Requires advanced technique
B&S MS14IK-L Bb/F-TromboneBb/F TromboneB&S Meistersinger SeriesModel "Stolzing"Slide bore diameter:...
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4.6/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 489460
$5,498
#14
⭐
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
#15
⭐
4.6/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Yamaha YSL-882II Trombone
by
Yamaha
Professional Performance
Orchestra
Solo Work
Key Feature:
• Professional orchestral standard
✓ PROS
- • Enhanced musical flexibility
- • Industry standard for serious players
✗ CONS
- • Additional valve to master
- • More complex than straight tenor
Yamaha YSL-882II TromboneTenor Trombone with Quart ValveXeno Design‘Traditional wrap’ constructionL-bore: 13.89...
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4.6/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 602108
$4,618
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.
