B&S

Germany, est. 1919 · 78 products across 1 categories

Total Products

About B&S

B&S (Bock & Schleicher) is a highly respected German manufacturer of brass instruments, renowned for their exceptional craftsmanship and commitment to traditional designs with modern engineering. With a long-standing heritage in the European brass band movement, B&S instruments are favored by professionals and serious students alike, delivering a rich, resonant tone and reliable performance. They represent a significant legacy in the world of brasswind manufacturing.

Founded

1919

Country

Germany

Segment

Premium

Target

B&S instruments are best suited for serious brass players, including professiona

Known For

F-Tuba models (especially the 3100 series) Rotary valve trumpets and cornets Tenor Horns with a distinctive European voicing High-quality, hand-hammered bell designs Commitment to traditional German craftsmanship

PROS

• Exceptional tonal quality and projection
• Robust, durable construction for longevity
• Excellent valve action and responsiveness
• Traditional designs appealing to purists
• Wide range of models for diverse players

CONS

• Premium-priced, limiting accessibility for some
• Traditional designs may lack modern ergonomic features
• Can be heavy, particularly the tuba models
• Repair network may be less extensive than larger brands
• Finish options sometimes limited.

B&S Products

B&S 3100/WGJ-L JBL F-Tuba

F Tubas

$17,188

Weight 8.48 kg

B&S 3100/WGJ-L JBL F-Tuba, F Tuba

4.7 AudioFu Score

B&S 3005/3TR-L Trumpet

Rotary Valve Bb Trumpets

$2,634

B&S 3005/3TR-L Trumpet, Bb Trumpet, 3x Cylinder valves, Sound equalization on the third valve, Gold brass bell Ø 126...

4.4 AudioFu Score

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

Tenor Trombones with F-Attachment

$3,620

B&S 3085B-L Bb/F-Trombone, Bb/F Tenor Trombone, With quart valve, Gold brass bell, Nickel-silver outer slide, Hard...

4.8 AudioFu Score

B&S 3099/1/W-L (PT-11) F-Tuba

F Tubas

$13,979

B&S 3099/1/W-L (PT-11) F-Tuba, F Tuba, Perantucci 11, 5 Valves, 4+1, Bell Ø: 420 mm, Height: 970 mm, Bore: 19 - 21 mm,...

4.7 AudioFu Score

B&S 3100-L (PT-9) F-Tuba

F Tubas

$14,094

Weight 8.8 kg

B&S 3100-L (PT-9) F-Tuba, F Tuba, Perantucci 9, 6 valves, 4+2, Bell Ø: 420 mm, Height: 970 mm, Bore: 17 - 21 mm, Gold...

4.9 AudioFu Score

B&S GR51-L Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$11,343

Weight 10.5 kg

B&S GR51-L Bb-Tuba, Bb Tuba, Size: 4/4, 4 Rotary valves, 3B Ball bearing linkage system, Gold brass lead pipe, Nickel...

4.4 AudioFu Score

B&S 3148/2-E Elaboration Flugel

Perinet Flugelhorns

$4,238

B&S 3148/2-E Elaboration Flugel, Flugelhorn, Brass body, 10,40 mm bore, Ø 150 mm Brass bell, Trigger on the third...

4.9 AudioFu Score

B&S 3143/2GLB-L Challenger II GM

Bb Trumpets

$3,092

B&S 3143/2GLB-L Challenger II GM, Bb Trumpet, Challenger II GM, 43 bell shape, 11.66 mm ML bore, One-piece, hand...

4.6 AudioFu Score

B&S 3143/2-S Challenger II S

Bb Trumpets

$2,977

B&S 3143/2-S Challenger II S, Bb Trumpet, Challenger II S, 43's Bell shape, Brass body, 11.66 mm ML Bore, Single piece,...

4.7 AudioFu Score

B&S 3145-S Challenger I

Perinet Flugelhorns

$2,748

B&S 3145-S Challenger I, Flugelhorn, Challenger I Series, Brass body, 10,49 mm ML-bore, Ø 152 mm Brass bell, Third...

4.9 AudioFu Score

B&S 3131/2-L Bb-/A- Piccolo

Piccolo Trumpets

$4,467

B&S 3131/2-L Bb-/A- Piccolo, High Bb / A Trumpet, Brass, lacquered, Bore: 11.8 mm, Bell: 100 mm, Hand hammered from...

4.6 AudioFu Score

B&S 3145-L Challenger I

Perinet Flugelhorns

$2,290

B&S 3145-L Challenger I, Flugelhorn, Challenger I Series, Brass body, 10.49 mm ML-bore, Ø 152 mm Brass bell, Third...

4.4 AudioFu Score

B&S 3137/2GLB-L Challenger II GM

Bb Trumpets

$2,921

B&S 3137/2GLB-L Challenger II GM, Bb Trumpet, Challenger II GM series, Brass body with clear lacquer, 11.66 mm ML bore,...

4.4 AudioFu Score

B&S 3137/2-L Challenger II L

Bb Trumpets

$2,692

B&S 3137/2-L Challenger II L, Challenger II Bb Trumpet, Brass body, ML Bore: 11.66 mm, Single piece, hand hammered Ø...

4.5 AudioFu Score

B&S 3137 G-L Challenger I GM

Bb Trumpets

$2,175

B&S 3137G-L Challenger I GM, Bb Trumpet, Brass body, Gold brass leadpipe, ML bore: 11.66 mm, Gold brass bell diameter:...

4.8 AudioFu Score

B&S 3046-L Baritone

Baritones

$5,040

Weight 3.74 kg

B&S 3046-L Baritone, Bb Baritone, 4 conical rotary valves, Bore: 14.00 - 16.00 mm, M-shaft, Bell diameter: 300 mm, Gold...

4.9 AudioFu Score

B&S 3032/2-L Bb-Tenorhorn

Tenor Horns

$3,735

B&S 3032/2-L Tenor Horn, Tenor Horn 3032, Oval design, 3 Rotary valves, Gold brass body, bell & mouth pipe, Bore size:...

4.4 AudioFu Score

B&S 3137-S Challenger II S

Bb Trumpets

$2,977

B&S 3137-S Challenger II S, Bb Trumpet, Body: Brass, Bore: 11.66 mm ML, Single piece, hand-hammered Ø 122 mm brass...

4.3 AudioFu Score

B&S 3137-L Challenger I L

Bb Trumpets

$1,831

B&S 3137-L Challenger I L, Bb Trumpet, Brass body, ML bore: 11.66 mm, Brass bell Ø: 121.5 mm, Monel valves, Nickel...

4.5 AudioFu Score

B&S 3017/2TR-L Bb Flugelhorn

Rotary Valve Flugelhorns

$3,036

B&S 3017/2TR-L Bb Flugelhorn, Flugelhorn, 3 Rotary valves, Gold brass body, 3 B-ball joints, Trigger on third valve,...

4.5 AudioFu Score

B&S 32/2-L Bb-Tenorhorn

Tenor Horns

$3,207

B&S Tenor Horn Model 32/2, Bb Tenor Horn, 3 Valves, Conical rotary valves with 3B ball joints, Bore: 14 mm, Brass body,...

4.7 AudioFu Score

B&S 46-L Baritone

Baritones

$4,732

Weight 3.6 kg

B&S 46-L Baritone, Bb Baritone, With four valves, Brass, Gold brass leadpipe, Inner and outer slides of nickel silver,...

4.9 AudioFu Score

B&S MS14N-L Bb/F-Trombone

Tenor Trombones with F-Attachment

$4,811

B&S MS14N-L Bb/F-Trombone, Bb/F Trombone, B&S Meistersinger Series, Model "Stolzing", Diameter of slide hole: 13.89 mm,...

4.6 AudioFu Score

B&S MS14-L Bb/F- Trombone

Tenor Trombones with F-Attachment

$4,583

B&S MS14-L Bb/F-Trombone, Bb / F Trombone, B & S "Meistersinger" series, Model: "Stolzing", All B & S "Meistersinger"...

4.6 AudioFu Score

B&S 3148/2-V Vintage Flugelhorn

Perinet Flugelhorns

$3,894

B&S 3148/2-V Vintage Flugelhorn, Flugelhorn, Challenger series, "Vintage" model, Brass body, Bore Ø: 10.40 mm, Brass...

4.8 AudioFu Score

B&S 3142/2-GL Brochon Bb-Cornet

Bb Cornets

$2,921

B&S 3142/2-GL Brochon Bb-Cornet, Bb Cornet, Challenger II, Brochon model, Brass body, 11.73 mm bore, Ø 125 mm brass...

4.8 AudioFu Score

B&S 3138/2-E Elaboration 37

Bb Trumpets

$3,700

B&S 3138/2-E Elaboration 37, Bb Trumpet, Challenger II "Elaboration", 37's Light-weight bell, Body made of brass, 11.66...

4.4 AudioFu Score

B&S 3125/2-S Challenger II S

Bb Trumpets

$3,150

B&S 3125/2-S Challenger II S, Bb Trumpet, Challenger II S, Brass body, 11.73 mm L-bore, Single piece, hand hammered Ø...

4.5 AudioFu Score

B&S 3100/W-L (PT-12) F-Tuba

F Tubas

$14,428

Weight 8.6 kg

B&S 3100/W-L (PT-12) F-Tuba, F Tuba, Brass body and bell, Gold brass lead pipe, Nickel silver inner and outer slides,...

4.5 AudioFu Score

B&S 3137-S Challenger I S

Bb Trumpets

$2,061

B&S 3137-S Challenger I S, Trumpet, Light metal Stössl -weight-saving, Low noise plastic cross guide with concealed...

4.8 AudioFu Score

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Frequently Asked Questions About B&S

B&S instruments are primarily manufactured in their factory in Graslitz, Germany, upholding a tradition of German craftsmanship.

The 'WG-L' designation typically indicates a model with a wider bore and a heavier mouthpiece shank, favored by players seeking a darker, more powerful tone.

While B&S instruments are exceptional, their premium nature and traditional design might be better suited for intermediate to advanced players, or beginners with dedicated instruction and support.

B&S

About B&S

B&S Products

B&S 3100/WGJ-L JBL F-Tuba

B&S 3005/3TR-L Trumpet

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

B&S 3099/1/W-L (PT-11) F-Tuba

B&S 3100-L (PT-9) F-Tuba

B&S GR51-L Bb-Tuba

B&S 3148/2-E Elaboration Flugel

B&S 3143/2GLB-L Challenger II GM

B&S 3143/2-S Challenger II S

B&S 3145-S Challenger I

B&S 3131/2-L Bb-/A- Piccolo

B&S 3145-L Challenger I

B&S 3137/2GLB-L Challenger II GM

B&S 3137/2-L Challenger II L

B&S 3137 G-L Challenger I GM

B&S 3046-L Baritone

B&S 3032/2-L Bb-Tenorhorn

B&S 3137-S Challenger II S

B&S 3137-L Challenger I L

B&S 3017/2TR-L Bb Flugelhorn

B&S 32/2-L Bb-Tenorhorn

B&S 46-L Baritone

B&S MS14N-L Bb/F-Trombone

B&S MS14-L Bb/F- Trombone

B&S 3148/2-V Vintage Flugelhorn

B&S 3142/2-GL Brochon Bb-Cornet

B&S 3138/2-E Elaboration 37

B&S 3125/2-S Challenger II S

B&S 3100/W-L (PT-12) F-Tuba

B&S 3137-S Challenger I S

Frequently Asked Questions About B&S

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