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Daffodil Regular Member
Joined: 06 Jan 2021 Posts: 16 Location: England
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Posted: Tue May 03, 2022 9:45 am Post subject: Professional bugle |
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Has anyone got any advice on buying a really good bugle (in the UK)? I've been using a very old cheap one and would like to get a nice one. I've seen ones from John Packer, one called Westminster, one from Gear4 Music and a few others, but can't tell what they may be like. Thanks. _________________ Bach stradivarius sterling silver plus 43 LR25
Super Olds trumpet Silver c. 1951
Wedge mouthpiece Pierobon C
PlayLITE plastic trumpet |
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X200 Regular Member
Joined: 28 Mar 2022 Posts: 49
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Posted: Tue May 03, 2022 10:37 am Post subject: |
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I have direct experience with the Kanstul Regulation Bb and G bugles (two of each) and can recommend both if you can find one used somewhere. Kanstul is now defunct.
The Getzen field trumpet (Bb, a G slide may be available) comes in a few versions and was developed for Bugles Across America. I've encountered buglers who are happy with those. Pricey. I haven't played one:
https://www.getzen.com/trumpets/field-trumpets/
Brass Ark (California) has one at a reasonable price, but the key isn't represented correctly, although I'm sure it's an honest mistake. Noah is great.
If you can live with an Eb horn, I can also recommend the Thomann cavalarie trumpet:
https://www.thomannmusic.com/search_dir.html?sw=cavalerie&smcs=null_1651602681328
I have one with a red brass bell. Pretty well made with a nice bag and plays surprisingly well. Two water keys. Takes unaltered trumpet mutes. Cheap as chips.
pBone also makes the plastic pBugle in Bb. |
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Daffodil Regular Member
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Posted: Tue May 03, 2022 10:49 am Post subject: |
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great thanks, I'll look them up! _________________ Bach stradivarius sterling silver plus 43 LR25
Super Olds trumpet Silver c. 1951
Wedge mouthpiece Pierobon C
PlayLITE plastic trumpet |
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X200 Regular Member
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Posted: Tue May 03, 2022 10:52 am Post subject: |
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The Thomann case pictured is better looking than mine, which doesn't have the faux leather trim. |
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Uberopa Heavyweight Member
Joined: 11 Dec 2003 Posts: 932 Location: Canada
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Posted: Tue May 03, 2022 11:27 am Post subject: |
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The Kanstul and Getzen field bugles are long American patterns. They bear no resemblance to a British army regulation pattern bugle. Good for playing Taps but not very pukka for the Last Post. In their favour though they can be tuned easily if you are working with a piper. You probably would have a wider choice of mouthpieces too. Still I wouldn't use one personally. My late father, the R.E.M.E. sergeant major, would likely turn in his grave. American soldiers not being among his favourite folk. Something about being late again. |
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TrumpetMD Heavyweight Member
Joined: 22 Oct 2008 Posts: 2416 Location: Maryland
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Posted: Tue May 03, 2022 12:32 pm Post subject: Re: Professional bugle |
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Daffodil wrote: | Has anyone got any advice on buying a really good bugle (in the UK)? I've been using a very old cheap one and would like to get a nice one. I've seen ones from John Packer, one called Westminster, one from Gear4 Music and a few others, but can't tell what they may be like. Thanks. |
Not sure what options you have in the UK. I have a Getzen Field Trumpet. Well made, good intonation, Bb and G slides. Hard to do better than this one. Other good bugles to consider are the CarolBrass Regulation Bugle, and maybe the Centennial Bugle (https://www.scoutbugle.com).
Mike _________________ Bach Stradivarius 43* Trumpet (1974), Bach 6C Mouthpiece.
Bach Stradivarius 184 Cornet (1988), Yamaha 13E4 Mouthpiece
Olds L-12 Flugelhorn (1969), Yamaha 13F4 Mouthpiece.
Plus a few other Bach, Getzen, Olds, Carol, HN White, and Besson horns. |
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Brad361 Heavyweight Member
Joined: 16 Dec 2007 Posts: 7080 Location: Houston, TX.
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Posted: Tue May 03, 2022 1:08 pm Post subject: |
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Doesn’t Tony Scodwell make a bugle?
Brad _________________ When asked if he always sounds great:
"I always try, but not always, because the horn is merciless, unpredictable and traitorous." - Arturo Sandoval |
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TrumpetMD Heavyweight Member
Joined: 22 Oct 2008 Posts: 2416 Location: Maryland
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Posted: Tue May 03, 2022 1:22 pm Post subject: |
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Brad361 wrote: | Doesn’t Tony Scodwell make a bugle?
Brad |
Yes Brad. I remember a thread, where he talked about this. They would be worth considering, too.
https://www.trumpetherald.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=158087
Mike _________________ Bach Stradivarius 43* Trumpet (1974), Bach 6C Mouthpiece.
Bach Stradivarius 184 Cornet (1988), Yamaha 13E4 Mouthpiece
Olds L-12 Flugelhorn (1969), Yamaha 13F4 Mouthpiece.
Plus a few other Bach, Getzen, Olds, Carol, HN White, and Besson horns. |
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X200 Regular Member
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Posted: Tue May 03, 2022 1:22 pm Post subject: |
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Uberopa wrote: | The Kanstul and Getzen field bugles are long American patterns. They bear no resemblance to a British army regulation pattern bugle. Good for playing Taps but not very pukka for the Last Post. In their favour though they can be tuned easily if you are working with a piper. You probably would have a wider choice of mouthpieces too. Still I wouldn't use one personally. My late father, the R.E.M.E. sergeant major, would likely turn in his grave. American soldiers not being among his favourite folk. Something about being late again. |
Good points!
Klaus in 'Trumpets and Other High Brass' (Vol. 1, National Music Museum, South Dakota, U.S.) discusses whether U.S. horns of this pattern are more properly called 'trumpets' rather than 'bugles' due to the relative proportions of conical vs. cylindrical tubing. I happen to agree. I didn't consider that the OP was interested in learning more about proper British bugles. Sorry about that! |
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Rapier232 Heavyweight Member
Joined: 16 Aug 2011 Posts: 1323 Location: Twixt the Moor and the Sea, UK
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Posted: Tue May 03, 2022 1:59 pm Post subject: |
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Besson make a decent Bb bugle, which can often be found second hand. The Packer bugle is pretty decent too. If money isn’t an issue I think Smith Watkins still make bugles, and they are excellent. Used by a lot of UK military bands. Although I can’t see them on their website. Might be worth ringing them. _________________ "Nearly as good as I need to be. Not nearly as good as I want to be".
Smith-Watkins Bb
Will Spencer Bb
Eclipse Flugel
Smith Watkins K2 Cornet
JP152 C Trumpet
Besson Bugle |
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JeffM729 Veteran Member
Joined: 27 Dec 2004 Posts: 442 Location: Parrish, FL
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Daffodil Regular Member
Joined: 06 Jan 2021 Posts: 16 Location: England
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Posted: Wed May 04, 2022 8:30 am Post subject: |
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thanks everyone, lots to look into. _________________ Bach stradivarius sterling silver plus 43 LR25
Super Olds trumpet Silver c. 1951
Wedge mouthpiece Pierobon C
PlayLITE plastic trumpet |
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Brad361 Heavyweight Member
Joined: 16 Dec 2007 Posts: 7080 Location: Houston, TX.
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Tony Scodwell Heavyweight Member
Joined: 17 Oct 2005 Posts: 1961
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Posted: Thu May 12, 2022 7:35 am Post subject: Scodwell USA Bules |
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Along with my Bb/G bugle introduced last year with a slide to G included, I just introduced my piston Bb/G Bugle. Photos on the TH Marketplace.
Tony Scodwell
www.scodwellusa.com |
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X200 Regular Member
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Posted: Thu May 12, 2022 10:06 am Post subject: Re: Scodwell USA Bules |
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Tony Scodwell wrote: | Along with my Bb/G bugle introduced last year with a slide to G included, I just introduced my piston Bb/G Bugle. Photos on the TH Marketplace.
Tony Scodwell
www.scodwellusa.com |
The piston bugle is neat. Where are these horns manufactured? Who manufactures them?
Thanks. |
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