Brass Wind Instruments – Made in USA
Charlie is looking for a Bugle “Made in USA”. This has prompted a search for Brass Wind Instruments.
Getzen Co is in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. They make Trumpets, Cornetes, Fluegelhorns, Trombones Getzen
They do make bugles… here is their response to finding the bugle on their site. “Yes, we actually do sell a bugle, it is called our American Heritage Field Trumpet. We have two models. Go to our website, hit specialty brass and then field trumpets, you’ll get the information. These field trumpets were made in conjunction with the Bugles Across America specifically made for playing taps and military pieces.”
This article on various manufacturers in the USA after 1900 was very “instrumental” in my search.Middlehornleader
Frank Holton & Company is the oldest operating wind instrument company in the USA. However, I can not find a website for the company. It is in Elkhorn, Wisconsin.
H.N. White is also a possibility. I believe they take special orders for Bugles.
Kanstul Made in USA! Plain as day on their website!
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