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evan12697 New Member
Joined: 05 Sep 2020 Posts: 3 Location: New Jersey
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Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2020 8:31 am Post subject: Keyed Bugle - any leads? Ideas? |
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I'm trying to find a bugle to start learning on. I've been fascinated with these things for a while now and after talking it over a bit, I'm searching for one of my own. Where can I look besides eBay? Does anyone have one they don't want anymore? I don't have a massive budget for it (graduated last year) but I can make do with less than perfect.
My list of "don't needs" is a lot longer than my list of "needs" so I'm not limiting myself much at all. Doesn't need to be museum quality, doesn't need to be a specific nationality, doesn't need to be a specific number of keys (at least 7 though), and doesn't need to be a specific construction.
I just need it to be at least repairable and something I can learn on, really. I'm a brass tech with experience in restoration/antiques, so I'm confident I could get a fossil functioning as long as the parts are mostly there and the bell isn't folded in half! Any ideas? |
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Didymus Veteran Member
Joined: 19 Dec 2017 Posts: 306 Location: Minneapolis, MN
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Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2020 4:14 pm Post subject: Reenactment Bands and Google-Fu |
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Players in Civil War era reenactment bands may have some tips on how to locate keyed bugles.
I found this book on Amazon: The Keyed Bugle by Ralph T. Dudgeon
Also, add the term clavitube or clavi-tube to your online searches. Another name for keyed bugle was Kent Horn. _________________ Enjoy the journey. |
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evan12697 New Member
Joined: 05 Sep 2020 Posts: 3 Location: New Jersey
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Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2020 4:18 pm Post subject: Re: Reenactment Bands and Google-Fu |
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I've got his book on order, actually. Looking forward to reading!
Yeah if any reenactment band players happen to see this, definitely let me know!! Clavitube is new to me, I'll add that to my arsenal of search terms haha thanks! |
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SterlingBell Regular Member
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Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2020 5:23 pm Post subject: |
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Check out excelsiorcornetband.com. Our group plays keyed bugles when needed. Our leader, Jeff usually has a good line on vintage instruments. |
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scottfsmith Veteran Member
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DJtpt31 Veteran Member
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Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2020 7:25 pm Post subject: |
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Recently fascinated with civil war era brass instruments as well. Interested to learn where they can be found, too. _________________ "You need F-15's..." Joe Biden |
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scottfsmith Veteran Member
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evan12697 New Member
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The more sites on hand to check the better! Thanks! |
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SterlingBell Regular Member
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Vintage-instruments in Philadelphia is a good place. I have purchased two Civil War era SARV corners from them. One in Eb and one in Bb. Nice people. |
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jrpbrass Veteran Member
Joined: 08 Apr 2016 Posts: 111 Location: North Ft Myers, Florida
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Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2021 8:47 am Post subject: Re: Keyed Bugle - any leads? Ideas? |
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evan12697 wrote: | I'm trying to find a bugle to start learning on. I've been fascinated with these things for a while now and after talking it over a bit, I'm searching for one of my own. Where can I look besides eBay? Does anyone have one they don't want anymore? I don't have a massive budget for it (graduated last year) but I can make do with less than perfect.
My list of "don't needs" is a lot longer than my list of "needs" so I'm not limiting myself much at all. Doesn't need to be museum quality, doesn't need to be a specific nationality, doesn't need to be a specific number of keys (at least 7 though), and doesn't need to be a specific construction.
I just need it to be at least repairable and something I can learn on, really. I'm a brass tech with experience in restoration/antiques, so I'm confident I could get a fossil functioning as long as the parts are mostly there and the bell isn't folded in half! Any ideas? |
If you want a project horn, I would suggest being patient and watch the auction sites. The Brass Players museum seems to be selling everything out so you may want to contact him but the other dealers mentioned will be expensive. You could also contact Eric at the Horn Collector site. I bought my project keyed bugle from him some years ago. _________________ BrassHistory.net
Soli Deo Gloria |
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