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Best Tenor Trombones with F-Attachment Under $5,000 2025

Affordable tenor trombones with f-attachment under $5,000 - great value without compromising quality

Last updated: October 22, 2025 • Next update: October 29, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $800 Under $2,000 Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Orchestra For Professional Performance For Advanced Students For Symphony For Chamber Music For Solo Work
BRANDS: Thomann Kühnl & Hoyer Yamaha Bach Sierman Schagerl S.E. Shires Michael Rath C.G.Conn B&S Startone
Kühnl & Hoyer .547 Bb/F- Tenor Trombone GM - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Kühnl & Hoyer .547 Bb/F- Tenor Trombone GM

by Kühnl & Hoyer
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...

⭐ 4.5/5 (2 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 200088
$3,958
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Kühnl & Hoyer Bart van Lier .512 F - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Kühnl & Hoyer Bart van Lier .512 F

by Kühnl & Hoyer
Symphony Professional Performance Advanced Students
Key Feature:
• Enhanced musical flexibility
✓ PROS
  • • Professional orchestral standard
  • • Enhanced musical flexibility
✗ CONS
  • • Higher cost and maintenance
  • • Heavier than basic trombone

Kühnl & Hoyer Bart van Lier .512 FBb- / F-Tenor TromboneWith F-attachmentOpen designBrassNickel silver slideNickel...

⭐ 4.6/5 (29 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 169161
$4,888
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C.G.Conn 88HO Bb/F-Tenor Trombone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

C.G.Conn 88HO Bb/F-Tenor Trombone

by C.G.Conn
Orchestra Symphony Advanced Students
Key Feature:
• Enhanced musical flexibility
✓ PROS
  • • Improved slide technique options
  • • Industry standard for serious players
✗ CONS
  • • Requires advanced technique
  • • More complex than straight tenor

C.G.Conn 88HO Bb/F-Tenor TromboneBb / F-Tenor TromboneWith f attachmentSymphony modelOpen wrap design.547" (13.89...

⭐ 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 167479
$4,168
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S.E. Shires TBQAlessi Bb/F Tenor Trombone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

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...

⭐ 4.4/5 (39 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 508351
$4,068
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Yamaha YSL-882II Trombone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

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...

⭐ 4.6/5 (5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 602108
$4,618
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C.G.Conn 88 H Bb/F-Tenor Trombone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

C.G.Conn 88 H Bb/F-Tenor Trombone

by C.G.Conn
Professional Performance Advanced Students Chamber Music
Key Feature:
• Enhanced musical flexibility
✓ PROS
  • • Professional orchestral standard
  • • Industry standard for serious players
✗ CONS
  • • More complex than straight tenor
  • • Higher cost and maintenance

C.G.Conn 88 H Bb/F-Tenor TromboneTenor TromboneWith f attachmentSymphony0.547" (13.89 mm) bore0.562" (14.27...

⭐ 4.9/5 (46 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 100189
$4,120
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Bach 42BO Bb/F-Tenor Trombone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Bach 42BO Bb/F-Tenor Trombone

by Bach
Symphony Solo Work Professional Performance
Key Feature:
• Improved slide technique options
✓ PROS
  • • Professional orchestral standard
  • • Industry standard for serious players
✗ CONS
  • • Heavier than basic trombone
  • • Additional valve to master

Bach 42BO Bb/F-Tenor TromboneBb / F-Tenor TromboneWith f attachmentOpen wrap constructionBrass outer slideNickel silver...

⭐ 4.5/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 167201
$4,948
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King 2103F Legend 3B Trombone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

King 2103F Legend 3B Trombone

by King
Professional Performance Chamber Music Solo Work
Key Feature:
• Extended low register capability
✓ PROS
  • • Industry standard for serious players
  • • Improved slide technique options
✗ CONS
  • • Heavier than basic trombone
  • • Requires advanced technique

King 2103F Legend 3B TromboneTenor TromboneWith quart valveBore: 12.9 mmOne-piecehand-hammered brass bellDiametre: 203...

⭐ 4.7/5 (50 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 183133
$4,838
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Kühnl & Hoyer .547 Bb/F- Tenor Trombone M - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Kühnl & Hoyer .547 Bb/F- Tenor Trombone M

by Kühnl & Hoyer
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...

⭐ 4.9/5 (22 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 200086
$3,958
Buy at Thomann View Details
C.G.Conn 52H Bb/F-Tenor Trombone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

C.G.Conn 52H Bb/F-Tenor Trombone

by C.G.Conn
Advanced Students Solo Work Symphony
Key Feature:
• Enhanced musical flexibility
✓ PROS
  • • Extended low register capability
  • • Enhanced musical flexibility
✗ CONS
  • • Additional valve to master
  • • Higher cost and maintenance

C.G.Conn 52H Bb/F-Tenor TromboneTenor Trombone with Quart ValveArtist ModelTraditional constructionDual slide bore:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 140011
$3,222
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Sierman STB-960 Tenor Trombone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

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...

⭐ 4.6/5 (39 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 394000
$3,509
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Adams TB1 Bb/F Trombone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Adams TB1 Bb/F Trombone

by Adams
Orchestra Solo Work Professional Performance
Key Feature:
• Extended low register capability
✓ PROS
  • • Enhanced musical flexibility
  • • Industry standard for serious players
✗ CONS
  • • Additional valve to master
  • • More complex than straight tenor

Adams TB1 Bb/F TromboneBb/F Tenor TromboneSelected Model1-Piece hand-hammered brass bell: 217.5 mmWall thickness: 0.60...

⭐ 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 488875
$4,916
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B&S MS14N-L Bb/F-Trombone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

B&S MS14N-L Bb/F-Trombone

by B&S
Professional Performance Orchestra Advanced Students
Key Feature:
• Improved slide technique options
✓ PROS
  • • Enhanced musical flexibility
  • • Industry standard for serious players
✗ CONS
  • • Higher cost and maintenance
  • • Requires advanced technique

B&S MS14N-L Bb/F-TromboneBb/F TromboneB&S Meistersinger SeriesModel "Stolzing"Diameter of slide hole:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (49 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 489454
$4,564
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Kühnl & Hoyer .527 Bb/F-Tenor Trombone GM - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Kühnl & Hoyer .527 Bb/F-Tenor Trombone GM

by Kühnl & Hoyer
Advanced Students Chamber Music Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Industry standard for serious players
✓ PROS
  • • Improved slide technique options
  • • Industry standard for serious players
✗ CONS
  • • Additional valve to master
  • • Higher cost and maintenance

Kühnl & Hoyer .527 Bb/F-Tenor Trombone GMBb Tenor TromboneOpen wrapGold brass bellNew model with newly designed...

⭐ 4.6/5 (23 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 227509
$3,848
Buy at Thomann View Details
B&S 3085B-L Bb/F- Trombone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

B&S 3085B-L Bb/F- Trombone

by B&S
Symphony Chamber Music Solo Work
Key Feature:
• Professional orchestral standard
✓ PROS
  • • Enhanced musical flexibility
  • • Professional orchestral standard
✗ CONS
  • • Higher cost and maintenance
  • • Additional valve to master

B&S 3085B-L Bb/F-TromboneBb/F Tenor TromboneWith quart valveGold brass bellNickel-silver outer slideHard...

⭐ 4.9/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 197836
$3,408
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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.

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