Best Tenor Trombones Under $200 2026
Affordable tenor trombones under $200 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
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5.0/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
pBone music pBone White
by
pBone music
Big Band
Blues
Marching Band
Key Feature:
• Slide technique enables unique effects
✓ PROS
- • Excellent for both melody and harmony
- • Professional standard instrument
✗ CONS
- • Can be difficult to play softly
- • Slide positions require precise intonation
pBone music pBone WhiteBb Tenor TromboneMaterial: ABS plasticBore Ø: 12.70 mm (.500")Bell Ø: 203.20 mm...
⭐
5.0/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 301084
$165
#2
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4.5/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Startone PTB-20 Bb/F- Trombone Blue
by
Startone
Chamber Music
Orchestra
Professional Performance
Key Feature:
• Industry standard for serious players
✓ PROS
- • Enhanced musical flexibility
- • Industry standard for serious players
✗ CONS
- • Heavier than basic trombone
- • More complex than straight tenor
Startone PTB-20 Bb/F- Trombone BlueBb/F Quart TromboneMaterial: ABS plasticBore: 13.90 mmBell Ø: 219 mmWeight: 860...
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4.5/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 426299
$153
#3
⭐
5.0/5
(20 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Startone PTB-20 Bb/F- Trombone Gold
by
Startone
Professional Performance
Chamber Music
Solo Work
Key Feature:
• Professional orchestral standard
✓ PROS
- • Improved slide technique options
- • Professional orchestral standard
✗ CONS
- • Additional valve to master
- • Heavier than basic trombone
Startone PTB-20 Bb/F- Trombone GoldBb/F Quarto trombone made of ABS plasticBore Ø: 13.90 mmBell Ø: 219 mmWeight: 860...
⭐
5.0/5
(20 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 454138
$197
#4
⭐
5.0/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Startone PTB-20 Bb/F- Trombone Orange
by
Startone
Orchestra
Solo Work
Advanced Students
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
Startone PTB-20 Bb/F- Trombone OrangeBb/F Quart tromboneMaterial: ABS plasticBore diameter: 13.90 mmDiameter of bell:...
⭐
5.0/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 454136
$153
#5
⭐
4.8/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
pBone music pBone Black
by
pBone music
Blues
Big Band
Marching Band
Key Feature:
• Excellent for both melody and harmony
✓ PROS
- • Slide technique enables unique effects
- • Great for all musical styles
✗ CONS
- • Requires significant arm length reach
- • Slide positions require precise intonation
pBone music pBone BlackBb Tenor TromboneMaterial: ABS plasticBore Ø: 12.70 mm (.500")Bell Ø: 203.20 mm...
⭐
4.8/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 301083
$186
#6
⭐
4.9/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
pBone music pBone Orange
by
pBone music
Classical
Big Band
Blues
Key Feature:
• Great for all musical styles
✓ PROS
- • Slide technique enables unique effects
- • Professional standard instrument
✗ CONS
- • Requires significant arm length reach
- • Large case for transportation
pBone music pBone OrangeBb Tenor TromboneMaterial: ABS plasticBore Ø: 12.70 mm (.500")Bell Ø: 203.20 mm...
⭐
4.9/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 309453
$171
#7
⭐
4.6/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
pBone music pBone Purple
by
pBone music
Big Band
Marching Band
Blues
Key Feature:
• Excellent for both melody and harmony
✓ PROS
- • Great for all musical styles
- • Professional standard instrument
✗ CONS
- • Requires significant arm length reach
- • Can be difficult to play softly
pBone music pBone PurpleBb Tenor TromboneMaterial: ABS plasticBore Ø: 12.70 mm (.500")Bell Ø: 203.20 mm...
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4.6/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 282593
$156
#8
⭐
4.4/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Startone PTB-20 Bb/F- Trombone Red
by
Startone
Professional Performance
Symphony
Chamber Music
Key Feature:
• Professional orchestral standard
✓ PROS
- • Enhanced musical flexibility
- • Industry standard for serious players
✗ CONS
- • Heavier than basic trombone
- • Higher cost and maintenance
Startone PTB-20 Bb/F- Trombone RedBb/F-Quart tromboneMaterial: ABS plasticBore diameter: 13.90 mmDiameter of bell: 219...
⭐
4.4/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 454134
$153
#9
⭐
4.6/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Startone PTB-20 Bb/F- Trombone Black
by
Startone
Chamber Music
Professional Performance
Advanced Students
Key Feature:
• Enhanced musical flexibility
✓ PROS
- • Industry standard for serious players
- • Enhanced musical flexibility
✗ CONS
- • Additional valve to master
- • More complex than straight tenor
Startone PTB-20 Bb/F- Trombone BlackBb/F Quart tromboneMaterial: ABS plasticBore diameter: 13.90 mmDiameter of bell:...
⭐
4.6/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 454135
$153
#10
⭐
4.9/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Startone PTB-10 Bb- Jazz Trombone Blue
by
Startone
Orchestra
Marching Band
Classical
Key Feature:
• Great for all musical styles
✓ PROS
- • Professional standard instrument
- • Great for all musical styles
✗ CONS
- • Slide positions require precise intonation
- • Large case for transportation
Startone PTB-10 Bb- Jazz Trombone BlueBb Trumpet JazzMaterial: ABS PlasticDual bore Ø: 12.00 mm / 12.50 mmBell Ø: 194...
⭐
4.9/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 426298
$127
#11
⭐
4.7/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
pBone music pBone Yellow
by
pBone music
Marching Band
Orchestra
Big Band
Key Feature:
• Excellent for both melody and harmony
✓ PROS
- • Slide technique enables unique effects
- • Professional standard instrument
✗ CONS
- • Slide positions require precise intonation
- • Slide maintenance essential
pBone music pBone YellowBb Tenor TromboneMaterial: ABS plasticBore Ø: 12.70 mm (.500")Bell Ø: 203.20 mm...
⭐
4.7/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 271509
$160
#12
⭐
4.7/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
pBone music pBone Blue
by
pBone music
Jazz
Big Band
Marching Band
Key Feature:
• Great for all musical styles
✓ PROS
- • Slide technique enables unique effects
- • Great for all musical styles
✗ CONS
- • Requires significant arm length reach
- • Large case for transportation
pBone music pBone BlueBb Tenor TromboneMaterial: ABS plasticBore Ø: 12.70 mm (.500")Bell Ø: 203.20 mm...
⭐
4.7/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 271507
$176
#13
⭐
4.6/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
pBone music pBone Red
by
pBone music
Blues
Big Band
Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Great for all musical styles
✓ PROS
- • Excellent for both melody and harmony
- • Professional standard instrument
✗ CONS
- • Can be difficult to play softly
- • Slide positions require precise intonation
pBone music pBone RedBb Tenor TromboneMaterial: ABS plasticBore Ø: 12.70 mm (.500")Bell Ø: 203.20 mm...
⭐
4.6/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 271508
$171
#14
⭐
4.8/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
pBone music pBone Green
by
pBone music
Jazz
Marching Band
Big Band
Key Feature:
• Slide technique enables unique effects
✓ PROS
- • Slide technique enables unique effects
- • Classic trombone sound and range
✗ CONS
- • Slide maintenance essential
- • Can be difficult to play softly
pBone music pBone GreenBb Tenor TromboneMaterial: ABS plasticBore Ø: 12.70 mm (.500")Bell Ø: 203.20 mm...
⭐
4.8/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 271510
$156
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.
