kbandit 10 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Our troop is looking to purchase a bugle. Any suggestions on what to look for when purchasing? Dealers? Brand names? Suggestions? We are not looking for the very top of the line bugle but one that a scout could learn on and play. Thanks kbandit Link to post Share on other sites
Lem 10 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Bugles Across America http://xeml.buglesacrossamerica.org/index.xeml They have donated bugles to Boy Scout Troops in the past. Tom Day is the fella you want to speak to. Good bugles- both BSA old issue and Army Issue. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites
Frank17 10 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 ebay is always a good place. I purchased a used BSA bugle from the 1960s in good shape (no dings, just tarnished) for $40.00 plus shipping from there. There are several varieties (valved & valveless / different keys), so make sure you do your research. In a pinch a trumpet will do also; just set it on B-flat and do not use the valves. Link to post Share on other sites
GKlose 24 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Woodwind-Brasswind (www.wwbw.com) sells bugles. They're a reputable company, and they've gotten lots of my business over the years. Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle1982 10 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Some bugles have pretty small (diameter) mouthpieces, which makes it harder for the boy. A trumpet sized mouthpiece is better than too small of a piece. http://www.usregulationbugle.com http://www.instrumentalsavings.com - try this for an inexpensive bugle http://www.grothmusic.com Link to post Share on other sites
kbandit 10 Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 Thanks for the suggestions and websites. I will check these out. Link to post Share on other sites
Narraticong 15 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Also try www.scoutbugle.com. I purchased a bugle from them for my son. He is a very good trumpet player, but I am not about to let him bring a very expensive instrument to camp. Through Scoutbugle I was able to purchase a very playable bugle for under $50.00. A top of the line instrument? No. But if it gets some dents or scratches from camp experience, so be it. You don't need to spend a bucket of bucks on a horn to play taps. Link to post Share on other sites
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