Looking to purchase a bugle

[kbandit]

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

[Lem]

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

[Frank17]

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.

[GKlose]

Woodwind-Brasswind (www.wwbw.com) sells bugles. They're a reputable company, and they've gotten lots of my business over the years.

[Eagle1982]

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

 

 

[kbandit]

Thanks for the suggestions and websites. I will check these out.

 

[Narraticong]

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.