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Photo of S.E. Shires TBQ36YA Q Series Bass Trombone - Axial Flow - Clear Lacquer

S.E. Shires TBQ36YA Q Series Bass Trombone - Axial Flow - Clear Lacquer

Bass Trombone with Open Wrap F and Gb Attachments, 0.562" Bore, 9.5" Yellow Brass Bell, Yellow Brass Outer Slide, Nickel Silver Crook, and 3 Interchangeable Leadpipes - Clear Lacquer
$5,995.00
Or $125.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (1)
Photo of S.E. Shires TBQ36YR Bass Trombone - QII Taper Bell - Independent Rotors -Clear Lacquer

S.E. Shires TBQ36YR Bass Trombone - QII Taper Bell - Independent Rotors -Clear Lacquer

Bass Trombone with 9.5" Yellow Brass Bell, Open Wrap F and Gb Attachments, Independent Rotors, 0.562" Bore, Yellow Brass Outer Slide, Nickel Silver Inner Slide, and 3 Interchangeable Leadpipes - Clear Lacquer
$5,495.00
Or $115.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
In Stock
Photo of S.E. Shires Q Series STBQ39YR Contrabass Trombone - Clear Lacquer

S.E. Shires Q Series STBQ39YR Contrabass Trombone - Clear Lacquer

Contrabass Trombone with 10.5" Yellow Brass Bell, Rotary Valves, and 0.590" Bore - Clear Lacquer
$6,995.00
Or $146.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
In Stock
Photo of Yamaha YBL-835 Xeno Professional Bass Trombone - Clear Lacquer

Yamaha YBL-835 Xeno Professional Bass Trombone - Clear Lacquer

Bass Trombone with Bb/F/Gb/D Independent Rotor System, 0.563" Bore, 9.5" Yellow Brass Bell, Yellow Brass Outer Slide, and Nickel Silver Inner Slide - Clear Lacquer
$6,396.99
Or $1,067.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
In Stock
Photo of XO 1240RL-T Bass Trombone - Clear Lacquer

XO 1240RL-T Bass Trombone - Clear Lacquer

Bass Trombone with 9.5" Rose Brass Bell, Open-wrap Independent F and Gb Attachments, Thru-Flo Valves, 0.571" Bore, 3 Interchangeable Leadpipes, Yellow Brass Outer Slide, and Chrome Inner Slide - Clear Lacquer
$7,864.00
Or $164.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Yamaha YBL-620G Professional Bass Trombone - Clear Lacquer with Gold Brass Bell

Yamaha YBL-620G Professional Bass Trombone - Clear Lacquer with Gold Brass Bell

Bass Trombone with F and Eb Attachments, 0.563" Bore, 9.5" Gold Brass Bell, and Nickel Silver Outer and Inner Slides - Clear Lacquer
$5,411.99
Or $902.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
In Stock
Photo of Blessing BBTB-62R Intermediate Bass Trombone - Open Wrap - Double Rotor - Clear Lacquer
$100 Cash Back!

Blessing BBTB-62R Intermediate Bass Trombone - Open Wrap - Double Rotor - Clear Lacquer

Bass Trombone with F/Gb Attachments, 0.562" Bore, 9.5" Rose Brass Bell, Lacquered Nickel Silver Outer Slide, and Chrome-plated Nickel Silver Inner Slide - Clear Lacquer
$4,079.00
Or $114.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (2)
In Stock
Photo of Conn 112H Professional Bass Trombone - Double Indepedent Rotors - Rose Brass Bell - Clear Lacquer

Conn 112H Professional Bass Trombone - Double Indepedent Rotors - Rose Brass Bell - Clear Lacquer

Bass Trombone with Independent F and Gb Attachments, 10" Rose Brass Bell, 0.562" Main Bore, and 0.594" Attachment Bore - Clear Lacquer
$5,299.00
Or $884.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Photo of Bach 50AF3 Stradivarius Professional Bass Trombone - Clear Lacquer

Bach 50AF3 Stradivarius Professional Bass Trombone - Clear Lacquer

Bass Trombone with 9.5" Yellow Brass Bell, 0.562" Bore, Open Wrap F and Gb Attachments, Infinity Valve, Yellow Brass Outer Slide, and Nickel Silver Inner Slide - Clear Lacquer
$7,559.00
Or $158.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Yamaha YBL-822G Xeno Professional Bass Trombone - Clear Lacquer with Gold Brass Bell

Yamaha YBL-822G Xeno Professional Bass Trombone - Clear Lacquer with Gold Brass Bell

Bass Trombone with F and D Attachments, 0.563" Bore, 9.5" Gold Brass Bell, Yellow Brass Outer Slide, and Nickel Silver Inner Slide - Clear Lacquer
$6,477.99
Or $1,080.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Photo of Conn 110H Professional Bass Trombone - Rose Brass Bell - Clear Lacquer

Conn 110H Professional Bass Trombone - Rose Brass Bell - Clear Lacquer

Bass Trombone with F Attachment, 10" Rose Brass Bell, 0.562" Main Bore, 0.594" Attachment Bore, Yellow Brass Outer Slide, and Nickel Silver Inner Slide - Clear Lacquer
$3,689.00
Or $615.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Photo of Bach 50B3O Stradivarius Professional Bass Trombone - Clear Lacquer with Yellow Brass Bell

Bach 50B3O Stradivarius Professional Bass Trombone - Clear Lacquer with Yellow Brass Bell

Bass Trombone with F and Gb Attachments, 9.5" Yellow Brass Bell, 0.562" Bore, Yellow Brass Outer Slide, and Nickel Silver Inner Slide - Clear Lacquer
$6,769.00
Or $142.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Bach 50BO Stradivarius Professional Bass Trombone - Single Rotor System - Open Wrap - Clear Lacquer

Bach 50BO Stradivarius Professional Bass Trombone - Single Rotor System - Open Wrap - Clear Lacquer

Bass Trombone with Open-wrap F Attachment, 9.5" Yellow Brass Bell, 0.562" Bore, Yellow Brass Outer Slide, and Nickel Silver Inner Slide - Clear Lacquer
$4,989.00
Or $104.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (1)
Photo of Bach 50B Stradivarius Professional Bass Trombone - Single Rotor System - Clear Lacquer

Bach 50B Stradivarius Professional Bass Trombone - Single Rotor System - Clear Lacquer

Bass Trombone with F Attachment, 9.5" Yellow Brass Bell, 0.562" Bore, Yellow Brass Outer Slide, and Nickel Silver Inner Slide - Clear Lacquer
$4,989.00
Or $104.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of XO 1240L Professional Bass Trombone - Clear Lacquer

XO 1240L Professional Bass Trombone - Clear Lacquer

Bass Trombone with 9.5" Yellow Brass Bell, Open Wrap, 0.571" Bore, 3 Interchangeable Leadpipes, Yellow Brass Outer Slide, and Chrome Inner Slide - Clear Lacquer
$5,829.00
Or $122.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of XO 1242RL Professional Bass Trombone - Clear Lacquer

XO 1242RL Professional Bass Trombone - Clear Lacquer

Bass Trombone with 9.5" Rose Brass Bell, Open Wrap, Double Dependent Rotor Valve System, 0.561" Bore, 3 Interchangeable Leadpipes, Yellow Brass Outer Slide, and Chrome Inner Slide - Clear Lacquer
$6,309.00
Or $132.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of XO 1240L-T Professional Bass Trombone - Clear Lacquer

XO 1240L-T Professional Bass Trombone - Clear Lacquer

Bass Trombone with 9.5" Yellow Brass Bell, Open Wrap, Dual Independent Rotors, Thru-Flo Valves, 0.571" Bore, 3 Interchangeable Leadpipes, Yellow Brass Outer Slide, and Chrome Inner Slide - Clear Lacquer
$7,864.00
Or $164.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of XO 1240RL Professional Bass Trombone - Clear Lacquer

XO 1240RL Professional Bass Trombone - Clear Lacquer

Bass Trombone with 9.5" Rose Brass Bell, Open-wrap Dual Independent F and Gb Attachments, 0.571" Bore, 3 Interchangeable Leadpipes, Yellow Brass Outer Slide, and Chrome Inner Slide - Clear Lacquer
$5,829.00
Or $122.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of XO 1242L Professional Bass Trombone - Clear Lacquer

XO 1242L Professional Bass Trombone - Clear Lacquer

Bass Trombone with 9.5" Yellow Brass Bell, Open Wrap, Double Dependent Rotor Valve System, 0.561" Bore, 3 Interchangeable Leadpipes, Yellow Brass Outer Slide, and Chrome Inner Slide - Clear Lacquer
$6,309.00
Or $132.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Jupiter JTB1180 Intermediate Bass Trombone - Clear Lacquer

Jupiter JTB1180 Intermediate Bass Trombone - Clear Lacquer

Bb Bass Trombone with 0.562" Bore, Independent F and Gb Attachments, 10" Yellow Brass Bell, and Nickel Silver Outer Slide - Clear Lacquer
$4,399.00
Or $92.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of C.G. Conn 62HCL Professional CL2000 Bass Trombone - Rose Brass Bell, Clear Lacquer

C.G. Conn 62HCL Professional CL2000 Bass Trombone - Rose Brass Bell, Clear Lacquer

Bass Trombone with Open Wrap F/Gb Attachments, 9.5" Rose Brass Bell, and Chrome-plated Nickel Silver Inner Slide - Clear Lacquer
$5,659.00
Or $118.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Bach 50B3 Stradivarius Professional Bass Trombone - Independent Rotors - Yellow Brass Bell - Clear Lacquer

Bach 50B3 Stradivarius Professional Bass Trombone - Independent Rotors - Yellow Brass Bell - Clear Lacquer

Bass Trombone with F and Gb Attachments, 9.5" Yellow Brass Bell, 0.562" Bore, Yellow Brass Outer Slide, and Nickel Silver Inner Slide - Clear Lacquer
$6,769.00
Or $142.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of S.E. Shires Q Series Q38YR Contrabass Trombone

S.E. Shires Q Series Q38YR Contrabass Trombone

Contrabass Trombone with 10.5" Yellow Brass Bell, Rotary Valves, and 0.590" Bore - Clear Lacquer
$6,995.00
Or $146.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Yamaha YBL-421G Intermediate Bass Trombone - Clear Lacquer with Gold Brass Bell

Yamaha YBL-421G Intermediate Bass Trombone - Clear Lacquer with Gold Brass Bell

Bass Trombone with 9.5" Gold Brass Bell, Semi-open Wrap F Attachment, 0.563" Bore, Yellow Brass Outer Slide, and Nickel Silver Inner Slide - Lacquer
$4,438.99
Or $740.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
In Stock
Photo of Antoine Courtois Creation 551 New York Bass Trombone - Double Hagmann Valves - Yellow Brass Bell

Antoine Courtois Creation 551 New York Bass Trombone - Double Hagmann Valves - Yellow Brass Bell

Bass Trombone with 9.5" Yellow Brass Bell, Open Wrap F Attachment, Hagmann Valves, .562-.578" Dual Bore, Yellow Brass Outer Slide, and Chrome-plated Nickel-silver Inner Slide - Clear Lacquer
$9,041.00
Or $252.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Photo of C.G. Conn 62HI Professional Bass Trombone - Lacquer with Rose Brass Bell

C.G. Conn 62HI Professional Bass Trombone - Lacquer with Rose Brass Bell

Bass Trombone with 9.5" Rose Brass Bell, Open Wrap F and Gb Attachments, .562" Bore, Yellow Brass Outer Slide, Nickel-silver Inner Slide - Lacquer
$5,739.00
Or $120.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Rated 4.0/5 Stars (1)
Photo of Bach 50A3 Stradivarius Professional Bass Trombone - Double Hagmann Rotors - Clear Lacquer

Bach 50A3 Stradivarius Professional Bass Trombone - Double Hagmann Rotors - Clear Lacquer

Bass Trombone with 9.5" Yellow Brass Bell, 0.562" Bore, Open Wrap F and Gb Attachments, Hagmann Valve, Yellow Brass Outer Slide, and Nickel Silver Inner Slide - Clear Lacquer
$7,979.00
Or $167.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
In Stock
Photo of Antoine Courtois Legend 550 Bass Trombone - 2 Rotor Valves - Clear Lacquer

Antoine Courtois Legend 550 Bass Trombone - 2 Rotor Valves - Clear Lacquer

Bass Trombone with 9.5" Yellow Brass Bell, Open Wrap F Attachment, Double Inline Hagmann Valves, .563" Dual Bore, Yellow Brass Outer Slide, and Chrome-plated Nickel-silver Inner Slide - Clear Lacquer
$7,312.00
Or $204.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
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What Is a Bass Trombone?


If it’s resonant depth and enveloping warmth you’re chasing, the Bb bass trombone stands alone in the concert brass family. This dreadnought of the trombone section provides a firm foundation for your orchestra or jazz ensemble, with a wide bore and large bell to produce a mature tone and enough low end to rattle your fillings!


Don’t let the name fool you: the bass ’bone occupies the same register as the standard trombone. What makes it unique is its size and tubing aperture, which give this granddaddy brass instrument a significantly warmer, rounder, and more powerful low end. Double-valve bass trombones also benefit from a fully chromatic contraoctave (Bb0–Bb1).


Are you a student or professional in search of your next bass trombone? Utilize the shop filters on this page to narrow down your options. Still considering making the switch? Continue reading to discover more about this majestic instrument.


What’s the Difference Between a Bass Trombone and a Standard Trombone?


Bass and tenor (or standard) trombones have more in common than not. They’re both Bb instruments, their high and low registers are nearly identical, and they even share slide techniques and an overtone series.


The bass trombone is distinguished by its larger bell and bore size. This gives it a rounder and more resonant sound, with a less pronounced “blat” than the standard trombone.


Most modern bass trombones have two valves (or rotors), although single-valve bass trombones are available. These valves operate similarly to the F attachment on a standard trombone. The double-valve bass trombone is fully chromatic down to the lowest Bb on a piano (Bb0).


Is Bass Trombone Voiced an Octave Lower?


No. Unlike other bass instruments, the bass trombone lives in the same note range as the standard trombone. However, due to its powerful resonance and chromatic contra octave, the bass trombone often has special music or doubles the octave in a concert band or trombone quartet.


When Should a Student Switch to Bass Trombone?


Early high school tends to be a good age to make the switch. At this age, more music benefits from having a dedicated bass ’bone. In addition, most high schoolers can comfortably reach all slide positions and have the embouchure and air to produce a good tone.


Shop Bass Trombones and Accessories at Sweetwater


Are you ready to experience technicolor bass and three-dimensional resonance? Sweetwater Sales Engineers have the knowledge and experience to help you confidently choose your next bass trombone. Call today for a personalized recommendation based on your needs or school district, or learn more in our Trombone Rental and Buying Guide.