Best Tenor Trombones with F-Attachment for Professional Performance 2026
Perfect tenor trombones with f-attachment for professional-performance - easy to play and learn on
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
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4.9/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
S.E. Shires TBQ30GR Bb/F Tenor Trombone
by
S.E. Shires
Advanced Students
Orchestra
Symphony
Key Feature:
• Improved slide technique options
✓ PROS
- • Improved slide technique options
- • Industry standard for serious players
✗ CONS
- • Heavier than basic trombone
- • Additional valve to master
S.E. Shires TBQ30GR Bb/F Tenor TromboneBb/F Tenor Trombone"Q" SeriesIncludes...
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4.9/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 611189
$3,464
#2
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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
#3
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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
#4
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4.7/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Schagerl Academica Bb/F-Tromb. TP-450G
by
Schagerl
Orchestra
Solo Work
Professional Performance
Key Feature:
• Enhanced musical flexibility
✓ PROS
- • Enhanced musical flexibility
- • Improved slide technique options
✗ CONS
- • More complex than straight tenor
- • Higher cost and maintenance
Schagerl Academica Bb/F-Tromb. TP-450GBb/F Tenor TromboneGold brass bell: 216 mmBore: 13.90 mmOpen-wrap designNickel...
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4.7/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 473554
$1,428
#5
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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
#6
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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
#7
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5.0/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
daCarbo Bb/F-Tenor Trombone
by
daCarbo
Advanced Students
Solo Work
Professional Performance
Key Feature:
• Enhanced musical flexibility
✓ PROS
- • Extended low register capability
- • Improved slide technique options
✗ CONS
- • Heavier than basic trombone
- • Higher cost and maintenance
daCarbo Bb/F-Tenor TromboneBb/F-Tenor Trombone with F-AttachmentBore: 13.90 mmBell diameter: 220 mmCarbon fibre...
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5.0/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 493911
$7,139
#8
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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
#9
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4.6/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Bach TB-450B Bb/F - Trombone Set
by
Bach
Chamber Music
Advanced Students
Symphony
Key Feature:
• Industry standard for serious players
✓ PROS
- • Extended low register capability
- • Industry standard for serious players
✗ CONS
- • Requires advanced technique
- • More complex than straight tenor
Bach TB-450B Bb/F - Trombone Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Bach TB-450B Bb/F-Trombone*Bb/F Tenor Trombone with Quart...
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4.6/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 519924
$1,868
#10
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4.6/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Yamaha YSL-548 GO Bb/F-Trombone
by
Yamaha
Professional Performance
Orchestra
Advanced Students
Key Feature:
• Professional orchestral standard
✓ PROS
- • Professional orchestral standard
- • Extended low register capability
✗ CONS
- • More complex than straight tenor
- • Heavier than basic trombone
Yamaha YSL-548 GO Bb/F-TromboneBb/F Tenor Trombone2-Piece bell made of gold brassBell diameter: 214.4 mmBore: 13.89 mm...
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4.6/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 559113
$3,078
#11
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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
#12
⭐
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
#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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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
#15
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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
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.
