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Yamaha YSL-354C Student Trombone - Gold Lacquer

Tenor Trombone with 0.500" Bore, 8" Yellow Brass Bell, Yellow Brass Outer Slide, Nickel Silver Inner Slide, and Detachable Counterweight - Gold Lacquer
$1,874.00
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Yamaha YSL-448G Intermediate Trombone - Clear Lacquer

Tenor Trombone with 8.5" Gold Brass Bell, 0.547" Bore, Yellow Brass Outer Slide, Nickel Silver Inner Slide, and Traditional Wrap F Attachment - Clear Lacquer
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Tromana TB300 Student Trombone - Clear Lacquer

Tenor Trombone with 8" Yellow Brass Bell, 0.500" Bore, and Custom Taper Leadpipe - Clear Lacquer
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36 month financing*
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Yamaha YSL-446G Intermediate F-attachment Trombone - Clear Lacquer with Gold Brass Bell

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Conn 88H Professional CL2000 Trombone - Open Wrap, Gold Brass Bell, Lacquer

Tenor Trombone with Open Wrap F Attachment, 0.547" Bore, 8.5" Gold Brass Bell, Rose Brass Outer Slide, and Rose Brass Inner Slide - Clear Lacquer
$5,029.00
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Photo of Jupiter JTB720VS Student C Valve Trombone - Yellow Brass Bell - Silver Plated

Jupiter JTB720VS Student C Valve Trombone - Yellow Brass Bell - Silver Plated

C Tenor Valve Trombone with 0.482" Bore, 8" Yellow Brass Bell, Stainless Steel Pistons, and Nickel Silver Outer Slide - Silver-plated
$2,139.00
Or $45.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Yamaha YSL-891Z Professional Trombone - Clear Lacquer with Yellow Brass Bell

Yamaha YSL-891Z Professional Trombone - Clear Lacquer with Yellow Brass Bell

Tenor Trombone with 0.508" Bore, 8" Yellow Brass Bell, 2 Interchangeable Leadpipes, Yellow Brass Outer Slide, and Nickel-silver Inner Slide - Clear Lacquer
$2,999.99
Or $500.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Photo of King KTB302 Student Tenor Trombone - Clear Lacquer

King KTB302 Student Tenor Trombone - Clear Lacquer

Tenor Trombone with 8" Yellow Brass Bell, 0.500" Bore, Nickel-silver Outer Slide, and Nickel-silver Inner Slide - Clear Lacquer
$1,759.00
Or $294.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Photo of Bach BTB511 Tenor Trombone - Clear Lacquer

Bach BTB511 Tenor Trombone - Clear Lacquer

Tenor Trombone with 8.5" Yellow Brass Bell, Open Wrap F Attachment, 0.547" Bore, Threaded Removable Leadpipe, Yellow Brass Outer Slide, Chrome-plated Nickel-silver Inner Slide - Clear Lacquer
$2,399.00
Or $50.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Eastman ETB428G Intermediate Performance Trombone - Clear Lacquer with Gold Brass Bell

Eastman ETB428G Intermediate Performance Trombone - Clear Lacquer with Gold Brass Bell

Tenor Trombone with 8.5" Gold Brass Bell, 0.547" Bore, Open Wrap F Attachment, and Mouthpiece - Clear Lacquer
$2,552.00
Or $54.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (1)
Photo of King 3B Legend Professional Valve Trombone - Silver Plated

King 3B Legend Professional Valve Trombone - Silver Plated

Tenor Valve Trombone with 8" Yellow Brass Bell, 0.481" Bore, Nickel-plated Pistons, and Yellow Brass Outer Slide - Silver Plated
$4,119.00
Or $687.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Photo of Bach BTB302 Student Tenor Trombone - Clear Lacquer

Bach BTB302 Student Tenor Trombone - Clear Lacquer

Tenor Trombone with 8" Yellow Brass Bell, 0.500" Bore, Nickel-silver Outer Slide, Nickel-silver Inner Slide, and Reverse Tuning Slide - Clear Lacquer
$1,759.00
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Photo of Eastman ETB428 Intermediate Performance Trombone - Clear Lacquer

Eastman ETB428 Intermediate Performance Trombone - Clear Lacquer

Tenor Trombone with 8.5" Yellow Brass Bell, 0.547" Bore, Open Wrap F Attachment, and Mouthpiece - Clear Lacquer
$2,464.80
Or $52.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
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Yamaha YSL-882IIO Xeno Professional Tenor Trombone with F Attachment - Clear Lacquer

Tenor Trombone with 8.66" and Yellow Brass Bell, Open-wrap F Attachment, 0.547" Bore, Yellow Brass Outer Slide, and Nickel-silver Inner Slide - Clear Lacquer
$3,999.99
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C.G. Conn 52HL Intermediate Trombone- F Attachment - Rose Brass Bell

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$3,239.00
Or $68.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Jupiter JTB700A Student Tenor Trombone - Clear Lacquer

Jupiter JTB700A Student Tenor Trombone - Clear Lacquer

Tenor Trombone with 0.500" Bore, 8" Yellow Brass Bell, and Nickel Silver Outer Slide - Clear Lacquer
$1,969.00
Or $42.00/month§ with
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Photo of King 3BV Legend Professional Valve Trombone - Clear Lacquer

King 3BV Legend Professional Valve Trombone - Clear Lacquer

Tenor Valve Trombone with 8" Yellow Brass Bell, 0.481" Bore, Nickel-plated Pistons, and Yellow Brass Outer Slide - Clear Lacquer
$3,699.00
Or $617.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Photo of Eastman ETB221 Student Tenor Trombone - Medium Bore - Clear Lacquer

Eastman ETB221 Student Tenor Trombone - Medium Bore - Clear Lacquer

Tenor Trombone with 0.500" Bore, 8" Yellow Brass Bell, and Nickel Silver Outer and Inner Slides - Clear Lacquer
$1,794.00
Or $38.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Certified Open Box available for $1,614.60
Photo of Jupiter JTB720V Student C Valve Trombone - Clear Lacquer

Jupiter JTB720V Student C Valve Trombone - Clear Lacquer

C Tenor Valve Trombone with 0.482" Bore, 8" Yellow Brass Bell, Stainless Steel Pistons, and Nickel Silver Outer Slide - Clear Lacquer
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Or $38.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
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Bach 42BO Stradivarius Professional Trombone - Silver Plated

Tenor Trombone with Open Wrap F Attachment, 0.547" Bore, 8.5" Yellow Brass Bell, Yellow Brass Outer Slide, and Nickel Silver Inner Slide - Silver-plated
$4,719.00
Or $99.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
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Bach 36B Stradivarius Professional Trombone - F-Attachment - Open Wrap - Clear Lacquer

Tenor Trombone with Open Wrap F Attachment, 0.525" Bore, 8" Yellow Brass Bell, Yellow Brass Outer Slide, and Nickel Silver Inner Slide - Clear Lacquer
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Jupiter JTB1150FO Intermediate Trombone - Red Brass Bell - F Attachment - Clear Lacquer

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Or $47.00/month§ with
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Yamaha YSL-354VC Valve Trombone - Gold Lacquer

C Tenor Valve Trombone with 8" Yellow Brass Bell, 0.500" Bore, Nickel-plated Pistons, and Detachable Counterweight - Gold Lacquer
$2,616.99
Or $437.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Certified Open Box available for $2,355.29
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Eastman ETB420 Intermediate Trombone - F Attachment - Clear Lacquer

Tenor Trombone with 8.5" Yellow Brass Bell, 0.525" Bore, Closed Wrap F Attachment, and Mouthpiece - Clear Lacquer
$2,916.00
Or $61.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (1)
Photo of S.E. Shires Q30YA Q Series Professional Tenor Trombone - Axial Flow Valve - Clear Lacquer

S.E. Shires Q30YA Q Series Professional Tenor Trombone - Axial Flow Valve - Clear Lacquer

Tenor Trombone with Open Wrap F Attachment, 0.547" Bore, 8.5" Yellow Brass Bell, Yellow Brass Outer Slide, Nickel Silver Crook and Inner Slide, and 3 Interchangeable Leadpipes - Clear Lacquer
$4,195.00
Or $88.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (1)
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S.E. Shires TBQ30YR - Shires Q Pro Trombone - F Attachment - QI Bell - Clear Lacquer

Tenor Trombone with Open Wrap F Attachment, 0.547" Bore, 8.5" Yellow Brass Bell, Yellow Brass Outer Slide, Nickel Silver Crook and Inner Slide, and 3 Interchangeable Leadpipes - Clear Lacquer
$3,895.00
Or $82.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
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Photo of Jupiter JTB700V Student Bb Valve Trombone - Yellow Brass Bell - Clear Lacquer

Jupiter JTB700V Student Bb Valve Trombone - Yellow Brass Bell - Clear Lacquer

Bb Tenor Valve Trombone with 0.482" Bore, 8" Yellow Brass Bell, Stainless Steel Pistons, and Nickel Silver Outer Slide - Clear Lacquer
$1,819.00
Or $38.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
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Photo of Jupiter JTB700VR Student Bb Valve Trombone - Rose Brass Bell - Clear Lacquer

Jupiter JTB700VR Student Bb Valve Trombone - Rose Brass Bell - Clear Lacquer

Bb Tenor Valve Trombone with 0.482" Bore, 8" Rose Brass Bell, Stainless Steel Pistons, and Nickel Silver Outer Slide - Clear Lacquer
$1,819.00
Or $38.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
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Photo of Bach A47XPS Peter Steiner Signature Professional Trombone - F Attachment - Artisan X Wrap - Clear Lacquer

Bach A47XPS Peter Steiner Signature Professional Trombone - F Attachment - Artisan X Wrap - Clear Lacquer

Tenor Trombone, Peter Steiner Signature, with X-wrap F Attachment, Gold Brass Bell with Detachable Flare, Yellow Brass Outer Slide, and 3 Interchangeable Leadpipes - Clear Lacquer
$6,229.00
Or $130.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Antoine Courtois Creation 421 New York Tenor Trombone - Clear Lacquer

Antoine Courtois Creation 421 New York Tenor Trombone - Clear Lacquer

Tenor Trombone with 8.46" Yellow Brass Bell, Open Wrap F Attachment, Hagmann Valves, .547" Bore, Yellow Brass Outer Slide, and Nickel-silver Inner Slide - Clear Lacquer
$6,957.00
Or $194.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Photo of Bach BTB511S Tenor Trombone - Silver-plated

Bach BTB511S Tenor Trombone - Silver-plated

Tenor Trombone with 8.5" Yellow Brass Bell, Open Wrap F Attachment, 0.547" Bore, Threaded Removable Leadpipe, Yellow Brass Outer Slide, Chrome-plated Nickel-silver Inner Slide - Silver-plated
$2,679.00
Or $56.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
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Photo of S.E. Shires TBCHDB Chicago Model Professional Tenor Trombone - Dual Bore F Valve - Clear Lacquer

S.E. Shires TBCHDB Chicago Model Professional Tenor Trombone - Dual Bore F Valve - Clear Lacquer

Tenor Trombone with 8.5" Gold Brass Bell, Open Wrap F Attachment, 0.547" Bore, and Nickel Silver Outer and Inner Slides - Lacquer
$5,890.00
Or $123.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Yamaha YSL-350C Compact Student Trombone - Clear Lacquer

Yamaha YSL-350C Compact Student Trombone - Clear Lacquer

Tenor Trombone with 8" Yellow Brass Bell, Ascending Rotor Valve, 0.500"/0.525" Medium Dual Bore, Fixed Leadpipe, Yellow Brass Outer Slide, and Nickel-silver Inner Slide - Clear Lacquer
$2,722.00
Or $454.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Photo of S.E. Shires Q33 Q Series Professional Tenor Trombone - Clear Lacquer

S.E. Shires Q33 Q Series Professional Tenor Trombone - Clear Lacquer

Tenor Trombone with 0.508" Bore, 8" Yellow Brass Bell, Nickel Silver Outer Slide, and Nickel Silver Inner Slide - Clear Lacquer
$2,895.00
Or $61.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
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Photo of Bach 42BOF Stradivarius Professional Trombone - Open Flow Valve - Clear Lacquer

Bach 42BOF Stradivarius Professional Trombone - Open Flow Valve - Clear Lacquer

Tenor Trombone with Open-wrap F Attachment, Open-Flow Valve, 0.547" Bore, 8.5" Yellow Brass Bell, Yellow Brass Outer Slide, and Nickel Silver Inner Slide - Clear Lacquer
$5,069.00
Or $106.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of S.E. Shires TBALESSI Joseph Alessi Artist Model Tenor Trombone - Clear Lacquer

S.E. Shires TBALESSI Joseph Alessi Artist Model Tenor Trombone - Clear Lacquer

Tenor Trombone with Open Wrap F Attachment, 0.547" Bore, 8.5" Yellow Brass Bell, Gold Brass Tuning Slides, Gold Brass Outer Slide, Yellow Brass Crook, and 3 Interchangeable Leadpipes - Clear Lacquer
$6,295.00
Or $132.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Jupiter JTB730A Student Tenor Trombone - Clear Lacquer

Jupiter JTB730A Student Tenor Trombone - Clear Lacquer

Tenor Trombone with 0.500" Bore, 8" Yellow Brass Bell, and Yellow Brass Outer Slide - Clear Lacquer
$1,769.00
Or $37.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Bach 42B Stradivarius Professional Trombone - F-Attachment - Lacquer

Bach 42B Stradivarius Professional Trombone - F-Attachment - Lacquer

Tenor Trombone with Traditional Wrap F Attachment, 0.547" Bore, 8.5" Yellow Brass Bell, Yellow Brass Outer Slide, and Nickel Silver Inner Slide - Clear Lacquer
$4,369.00
Or $92.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Jupiter JTB1150F Intermediate Trombone - F Attachment - Clear Lacquer

Jupiter JTB1150F Intermediate Trombone - F Attachment - Clear Lacquer

Tenor Trombone with Traditional Wrap F Attachment, 0.547" Bore, 8.5" Yellow Brass Bell, and Nickel Silver Outer Slide - Clear Lacquer
$2,244.00
Or $47.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
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Photo of Jupiter JTB1100F Intermediate Trombone - F Attachment - Open Wrap - Clear Lacquer

Jupiter JTB1100F Intermediate Trombone - F Attachment - Open Wrap - Clear Lacquer

Tenor Trombone with Traditional Wrap F Attachment, 0.525" Bore, 8.1" Yellow Brass Bell, and Nickel Silver Outer Slide - Clear Lacquer
$2,244.00
Or $47.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Bach LT16M Stradivarius Professional Trombone - Lightweight Slide - Clear Lacquer

Bach LT16M Stradivarius Professional Trombone - Lightweight Slide - Clear Lacquer

Bb Tenor Trombone with 0.509" Bore, 7.5" Yellow Brass Bell, Lightweight Nickel Silver Outer Slide, and Chrome-plated Nickel Silver Inner Slides - Clear Lacquer
$4,069.00
Or $85.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
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Photo of Yamaha YSL-882IIGO Xeno Tenor Trombone with F Attachment - Nickel Silver with Clear Lacquer

Yamaha YSL-882IIGO Xeno Tenor Trombone with F Attachment - Nickel Silver with Clear Lacquer

Bb/F Trombone with 8-2/3" Fixed Gold Brass Bell, 0.547" Bore, and Open-wrap F Attachment - Nickel Silver with Clear Lacquer
$3,999.99
Or $667.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
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What Is a Tenor Trombone?


The Bb tenor trombone — also known as the standard trombone — is one of the most recognizable instruments in the low brass family. Its euphonium-like resonance adds symphonic richness to any concert band, and its fiery blast lends a brassy edge to everything from Dixieland jazz to military marches. Thanks to its telescoping slide, the tenor trombone produces tones and emotions not heard anywhere else in the orchestra.


Are you a student or professional searching for your next tenor trombone? Use the shop filters on this page to refine your selection. If you’re new to the world of trombones, keep reading to learn about this versatile instrument.


What Does a Tenor Trombone’s Slide Do?


Ever wonder how trombonists achieve those smooth, sliding notes? Unlike other brass instruments, the tenor trombone doesn’t have finger holes. Instead, players move a slide mechanism to manipulate pitches by altering the length of the tubing.


The tenor trombone has seven distinct slide positions, but players can move between positions to ornament pitches with bends, glissando, and vibrato.


Does Material or Finish Make a Difference?


Tenor trombone parts are commonly made from brass (a copper-zinc alloy), gold, nickel, or silver. These precious metals are chosen for their tonal properties and corrosion resistance.


Metal trombones may be plated or lacquered. Both plated finishes and sprayed lacquer finishes enhance visuals while keeping horns looking new for longer.


What Is an F-attachment Tenor Trombone?


An F attachment, or F trigger, is an optional rotor added to advanced tenor trombone models. When engaged, it lowers the instrument’s pitch by a perfect fourth, or five slide positions. This feature can be useful for playing fast scales and runs while reducing motion in your slide hand. Watch the video demonstration to see an F attachment in action.


Tenor Trombone Range: What’s the Highest Note It Can Play?


The maximum range of a tenor trombone is around five full octaves (Bb1–Bb6). However, its common symphonic range is considerably smaller, around two octaves (F2–F4).


High school students will rarely need to play above a Bb4. That’s four ledger lines above the bass clef staff. Advanced students who want to push their upper registers for solo competitions may wish to work up to an F4.


Professional trombonists may be required to hit notes as high as F5, or double F: the top line of the treble clef. Any higher, and you’re getting into the screamer register.


The low register of a tenor trombone bottoms out around pedal Bb (Bb1), or pedal Eb if you have an F attachment. However, false tones and double pedals outside the harmonic series may be possible with practice. Explore the full range of your horn and push your playing to new heights!


Shop Tenor Trombones and Accessories at Sweetwater


Still shopping for your dream horn? Sweetwater Sales Engineers have the knowledge and experience to help you choose your next tenor trombone with confidence. Call today for a personalized recommendation based on your needs or school district, or learn more in our Trombone Rental and Buying Guide.