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Quick Link To bugles to buy:

Brigadier - For those who want the top bugle (this is on a separate page)

Cadet - Our Lower Cost G/F (Boy Scout Style) Bugle

Gunga Din - Low Cost Bugle

Cavalry - Low Cost but Great playing B Flat Bugle

Garage Sale - Returns, Factory Seconds, and our "Dobbs" Bugle"

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A note on Shipping Times

Due to the nature of this website, shipping times may be delayed UP TO 3 days from order date. (75% of time shipped next day) If the item is needed in a very timely manner (birthday, holidays, going camping, etc) please either order early (always helpful) or drop an e-mail to when can you ship? You can also order with a "cancel if not shipped by this date" or "cancel if it won't LIKELY arrive by a certain date" in the comment field, in which case the order will be canceled if unable to make your dates. Since single orders are shipped via USPS, transit times cannot be assured by us. Oh, if you ask "When can this arrive by?" It helps if you include a zip code!

Thanks for stopping by!

Update Oct 2007 - Will ship special larger orders overseas, case by case basis.
Update Nov 2007 - No single orders to Canada, only larger orders will be considered.
Update June 2008 - Will consider international orders - E-MAIL for shipping quote Expect from $20 and up for shipping

Gunga Din Bugle

A Brass/Copper Bugle imported from India. 11 1/2" long and 4" Bell, 15oz. Solid Copper with Brass accents. The mouthpiece thoughtfully attached with a chain. This our entry level bugle. It plays roughly in the key of C. It would be recommended for those needing a low price instrument, for those needing an extra light instrument for backpacking, or for use as decoration piece. It does play and can be used for group lessons and can wake up the neighbors with little effort. We've named this after that brave bugler who sacrificed his life to warn the regiment with his dying breath. This roughly duplicates the 7th Cavalry bugle of the 1800's. We have two versions a natural copper with the brass accents or in chrome. Click here to learn more about finish. For the experienced player or those who will be using the instrument on a regular basis, we would highly recommend moving up to our other horns.

"My bugle rocks!!!
I took it camp and loved it so much".
8/12/05
Talking about his Gunga Din

Note instruments may require polishing on arrival and since they are hand made you'll find small imperfections in finish (including small solder bleeds) and shaping. No case.

The Cavalry Bugle (Key of B Flat)

The Cavalry Bugle is our deluxe version of the Gunga Din bugle. It plays in roughly B flat (remember no tuning slide). This horn has much better intonation and a more centered tone then the lighter Gunga Din bugle above. 12 1/2" long and 4" Bell, 23 oz.. Solid Copper with Brass accents. Mouthpiece thoughtfully attached with a chain. Duplicate of the 7th Cavalry bugle of the 1800's. Great for Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, waking up the neighborhood, or learning how to play a brass instrument without the valves. Take it along backpacking. No case. See pictures thumbnails above. We have two versions a natural copper with the brass accents. Great look but could use polish from time to time. We also have a chrome plated version allowing from a more durable finish and less maintenance. It keeps an outstanding mirror finish. Please read our Click here to learn more about finish. Note instruments may require polishing on arrival and since they are hand made you'll find small imperfections in finish (including solder bleeds ) and shaping.

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Here's James D. of Steubenville Ohio Boy Scout Troop 401.

He's been playing our Calvary bugle for several years before

this picture was taken. Click for full picture.

He has played at flag raising and
retirement at the last two summer camps and plays regularly for the
troop. He loves his bugle.

The Cadet Bugle (Key of G/F)

This bugle is modeled on the original Rexcraft^TM Boy Scout Bugle which was supplied to the manufacturer by SCOUTBUGLE.COM. The boys Scout bugle was based on the Model 1892 Bugle. Which was specified by the Army, in, well, 1892. Also known as the "G" model since it plays in the key of "G" The tuning slide can be pulled out in order to also play in the key of "F." You could play in the key of F-Sharp if you have a sudden urge to do so.

Playing this bugle gives the classic military bugle sound, not as "throaty" as the Cavalry model. It may take some getting used to by someone who already plays a B-flat trumpet. This is more due to the fact that the brain wants to hit one note, but the horn wants to hit another. This just has to be worked on a bit to get them working together. For the new player however THE LOWER PITCH MAKES IT EASIER TO PLAY THEN THE B-FLAT INSTRUMENTS SINCE THEY DON'T HAVE TO HAVE AS DEVELOPED LIPS TO PLAY A STANDARD BUGLE CALL. Paradoxically this actually makes it a better gift for the younger player then the lower priced Cavalry and Gunga Din models.

The standard version comes with a polished brass finish. We also have a chrome plated version allowing from a more durable finish and less maintenance. It keeps an outstanding mirror finish.

A mouthpiece is included. The length without mouthpiece is 14 1/2 inches. Click here to learn more about finish. Note instruments may require polishing on arrival and since they are hand made you'll may find very small imperfections in finish and shaping, but in general these are perfect horns. See below for a comparison of these with our beat up Rexcraft^TM bugle. Case is not included but a "gig bag" is available, check here. (Shown with Patriot model bugle)

NOTE: THESE ARE LOW END STARTER BUGLES. THEY ARE DESIGNED TO WAKE EVERYONE UP AND CALL THE DRILLS . THEY WILL NOT COMPARE TO A DECENT STUDENT TRUMPET. DO NOT EXPECT HIGH LEVEL HORNS AT THIS PRICE. THE LOWER PRICE MAKES THEM A BIT MORE "EXPENDABLE" IN A CAMPING/HIKING ENVIRONMENT.

PLEASE consider buying the BRIGADIER BUGLE instead of the Cadet if:

	This will be used by an advance player in a reasonably "safe" environment.
	This will be used by an adult player who will take care of a nicer instrument.
	It is to be used for funerals (do not use the Cadet for funerals)
	If your son's trumpet teacher who has a resume a mile long is going to judge the horn at HIS standards
	You appreciate and have the funds for a higher quality instrument.
	You want to use your trumpet mouthpiece

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Pictures of our Cadet bugle comparing with an old Rexcraft^TM Official Boy Scout Bugle along with our Gunga Din and Cavalry bugle

To the left here we have Greg D. A scout with Troop 810 of Broadview Ohio. Greg is playing one of our Chrome Cadet models. Thanks for the picture! Click for full picture.

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