I am interested in buying a cheap bugle horn in C, but when I listened the sample it was almost a half step sharp. Is there an extension I can buy to lower the pitch by a half step. The specific horn is found here.
https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/ ... 42f5PFOOrJ
Bugle Horn in C
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Re: Bugle Horn in C
I would hesitate to consider that video to be a good representation of he instrument.
Given its price I wonder if it is equipped with a tuning slide, either.
I guess you could have someone make an extension to go between the mouthpiece and the instrument to extend it the right amount, but don't ask me how long that is. It will probably cost more than the bugle itself, though.
Given its price I wonder if it is equipped with a tuning slide, either.
I guess you could have someone make an extension to go between the mouthpiece and the instrument to extend it the right amount, but don't ask me how long that is. It will probably cost more than the bugle itself, though.
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Re: Bugle Horn in C
It's seems to be a toy, not a musical instrument.
But it is indeed cheap!

But it is indeed cheap!
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Re: Bugle Horn in C
I play Taps for military funeral honors.
This is where I suggest you look for a REAL bugle that plays beautifully, while at an affordable price.
https://scoutbugle.com/
This is where I suggest you look for a REAL bugle that plays beautifully, while at an affordable price.
https://scoutbugle.com/
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The contest entry form said "Void where prohibited", so I peed on the Captain's desk.
1940 King Liberty
1974 King Tempo
1980 King 607F
125th Anniversary King 2B
pBone