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Best Tenor Trombones for Orchestra 2025

Perfect tenor trombones for orchestra - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $500 Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Jazz For Classical For Big Band For Orchestra For Marching Band For Blues
BRANDS: Thomann Kühnl & Hoyer pBone music Yamaha Michael Rath
Thomann Blacky Trombone Starter Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Thomann Blacky Trombone Starter Set

by Thomann
Big Band Classical Blues
Key Feature:
• Excellent for both melody and harmony
✓ PROS
  • • Professional standard instrument
  • • Slide technique enables unique effects
✗ CONS
  • • Requires significant arm length reach
  • • Slide positions require precise intonation

Thomann Blacky Trombone Starter Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Thomann Blacky Bb-Tenor Trombone*Bb- Tenor trombone*Brass...

⭐ 4.6/5 (50 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 508601
$461
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Thomann Classic TB500 S Trombone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Thomann Classic TB500 S Trombone

by Thomann
Big Band Blues Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Classic trombone sound and range
✓ PROS
  • • Professional standard instrument
  • • Great for all musical styles
✗ CONS
  • • Can be difficult to play softly
  • • Slide positions require precise intonation

Thomann Classic TB500 SBb tenor tromboneMedium Bore Ø: 1270 mm (.500 ")Brass bell Ø: 203 mm (8 ")Nickel...

⭐ 4.4/5 (22 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 288557
$406
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Thomann Classic TB525 GL Trombone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Thomann Classic TB525 GL Trombone

by Thomann
Classical Big Band Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Slide technique enables unique effects
✓ PROS
  • • Slide technique enables unique effects
  • • Classic trombone sound and range
✗ CONS
  • • Requires significant arm length reach
  • • Large case for transportation

Thomann Classic TB525 GLBb Tenor TromboneBore: Ø 13.34 mm (.525 ") - medium largeBrass bell: Ø 203.00 mm (8...

⭐ 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 288870
$461
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Michael Rath R3 Tenor GB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Michael Rath R3 Tenor GB

by Michael Rath
Orchestra Blues Jazz
Key Feature:
• Slide technique enables unique effects
✓ PROS
  • • Professional standard instrument
  • • Classic trombone sound and range
✗ CONS
  • • Requires significant arm length reach
  • • Slide maintenance essential

Michael Rath R3 TenorBb Tenor TromboneBrassBore diameter: 0.525" (13.34 mm)Bell is made from gold brassBell...

⭐ 4.7/5 (2 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 280021
$4,102
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Kühnl & Hoyer van Lier .480/88" MKII BZ ML - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Kühnl & Hoyer van Lier .480/88" MKII BZ ML

by Kühnl & Hoyer
Jazz Orchestra Blues
Key Feature:
• Professional standard instrument
✓ PROS
  • • Great for all musical styles
  • • Slide technique enables unique effects
✗ CONS
  • • Requires significant arm length reach
  • • Can be difficult to play softly

Kühnl & Hoyer van Lier .480/88" MKII BZ MLTenor TromboneBrassBronze slideDouble bore: 12.2 - 12.4 mmBell Ø:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 605916
$3,628
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Yamaha YSL-897 Z Trombone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Yamaha YSL-897 Z Trombone

by Yamaha
Marching Band Orchestra Big Band
Key Feature:
• Professional standard instrument
✓ PROS
  • • Slide technique enables unique effects
  • • Classic trombone sound and range
✗ CONS
  • • Can be difficult to play softly
  • • Large case for transportation

Yamaha YSL-897 ZJazz Trumpet"Reversed type" - Main tuning slideNewly developed BalancerDual bore: Ø 12.29 mm...

⭐ 4.9/5 (29 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 273665
$3,486
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Jupiter JTB710RQ Ergonomic Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Jupiter JTB710RQ Ergonomic Set

by Jupiter
Orchestra Blues Classical
Key Feature:
• Professional standard instrument
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent for both melody and harmony
  • • Classic trombone sound and range
✗ CONS
  • • Can be difficult to play softly
  • • Slide positions require precise intonation

Jupiter JTB710RQ Ergonomic Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Jupiter JTB710RQ Ergonomic model*Bb Tenor Trombone*Model...

⭐ 4.7/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 528300
$1,040
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Thomann Classic TB525 S Trombone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Thomann Classic TB525 S Trombone

by Thomann
Big Band Blues Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Great for all musical styles
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent for both melody and harmony
  • • Professional standard instrument
✗ CONS
  • • Slide maintenance essential
  • • Can be difficult to play softly

Thomann Classic TB525 SBb Tenor TromboneØ 13.34 mm (.525 ") Medium large boreØ 203.00 mm (8 ") brass...

⭐ 4.6/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 288560
$494
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Michael Rath R1 Tenor M - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Michael Rath R1 Tenor M

by Michael Rath
Classical Blues Jazz
Key Feature:
• Excellent for both melody and harmony
✓ PROS
  • • Great for all musical styles
  • • Slide technique enables unique effects
✗ CONS
  • • Slide positions require precise intonation
  • • Can be difficult to play softly

Michael Rath R1 Tenor MBb Tenor TromboneDual bore: Ø 0.5"/ 0.51" (12.70 mm/12.95 mm)Bell size: Ø 7-...

⭐ 4.8/5 (33 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 349401
$4,014
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Thomann Classic TB500 GL Trombone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Thomann Classic TB500 GL Trombone

by Thomann
Jazz Classical Blues
Key Feature:
• Great for all musical styles
✓ PROS
  • • Slide technique enables unique effects
  • • Professional standard instrument
✗ CONS
  • • Can be difficult to play softly
  • • Requires significant arm length reach

Thomann Classic TB500 GLBb Tenor TromboneMedium bore Ø: 1270 mm (.500")Brass bell Ø: 203 mm (8")Nickel...

⭐ 4.7/5 (40 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 288868
$384
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Thomann proBONE 1 Bb-Tenor Trombone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Thomann proBONE 1 Bb-Tenor Trombone

by Thomann
Jazz Big Band Classical
Key Feature:
• Excellent for both melody and harmony
✓ PROS
  • • Great for all musical styles
  • • Classic trombone sound and range
✗ CONS
  • • Large case for transportation
  • • Can be difficult to play softly

Thomann proBONE 1 Bb-Tenor TromboneBb Tenor TromboneBore Ø: 12.7 mm/ 0500"Bell made of yellow brassCup Ø: 190.5...

⭐ 4.9/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 298897
$714
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Kühnl & Hoyer Bart van Lier .480/88" MKII BZ - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Kühnl & Hoyer Bart van Lier .480/88" MKII BZ

by Kühnl & Hoyer
Marching Band Orchestra Big Band
Key Feature:
• Great for all musical styles
✓ PROS
  • • Classic trombone sound and range
  • • Excellent for both melody and harmony
✗ CONS
  • • Can be difficult to play softly
  • • Requires significant arm length reach

Kühnl & Hoyer Bart van Lier .480/88" MKII BZTenor TromboneMaterial: BrassBronze slideGold lacqueredDouble...

⭐ 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 405436
$3,354
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Michael Rath R10 Tenor YB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Michael Rath R10 Tenor YB

by Michael Rath
Orchestra Jazz Marching Band
Key Feature:
• Classic trombone sound and range
✓ PROS
  • • Slide technique enables unique effects
  • • Professional standard instrument
✗ CONS
  • • Slide maintenance essential
  • • Requires significant arm length reach

Michael Rath R10 TenorBb Tenor TromboneBore: Ø 0.5" (12.70 mm)Bell size: Ø 7- 1/2" (190.50 mm)Bell made of...

⭐ 4.4/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 349403
$4,014
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Yamaha YSL-893DNL Trombone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Yamaha YSL-893DNL Trombone

by Yamaha
Orchestra Marching Band Blues
Key Feature:
• Excellent for both melody and harmony
✓ PROS
  • • Slide technique enables unique effects
  • • Professional standard instrument
✗ CONS
  • • Slide positions require precise intonation
  • • Large case for transportation

Yamaha YSL-893DNL TromboneJazz TromboneNils Landgren Sigature modelDetachable yellow brass bell: 190.4 mm (7...

⭐ 4.8/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 602049
$4,146
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Sierman STB-511 Tenor Trombone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Sierman STB-511 Tenor Trombone

by Sierman
Jazz Blues Marching Band
Key Feature:
• Professional standard instrument
✓ PROS
  • • Slide technique enables unique effects
  • • Great for all musical styles
✗ CONS
  • • Large case for transportation
  • • Requires significant arm length reach

Sierman STB-511 Tenor TromboneBb tenor tromboneBore: 12.70 mmBrass bell: 203 mmBrass outer slideNickel silver inner...

⭐ 4.6/5 (37 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 393988
$516
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How to Choose the Best Tenor Trombones

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 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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