brass bugle:The American Ceremonial Bugle

The Ceremonial Bugle is a dignified method of
playing Taps at a military funeral when a live bugler
is not available for military funeral ceremonies. It
was developed in order to provide a solemn visual
image and as an alternative to the playing of a
recorded version of Taps on a CD/cassette player.
"In addition to the very high quality sound, it provides
a dignified 'visual' of a bugler playing Taps,
something families tell us they want," said John M.
Molino, a deputy assistant secretary of defense.
The Ceremonial Bugle has an electronic insert that
enables an individual to "symbolically" play Taps, a
more respectful means to honor those who served.
How it works:
1. Play Button
2. Green LED
(operating light)
3. Volume Control
4. Red LED
(battery light)
5. On/Off Switch
6. Removal Yoke
The device slides snugly deep into the bugle's bell.
The device plays a high-quality recorded version of
Taps, taken from the 1999 Memorial Day service
at Arlington National Cemetery. The resonating
tones inside the bugle create a realistic horn
quality. The Ceremonial Bugle operates on two 9
volt batteries.
The US Ceremonial Bugle now comes exclusively
in a nickel-silver finish with a hard shell carry case.
The insert now has two user modes.
1) Taps only mode.
2) Multi-call mode. (8 individual calls pre-programmed)
The setting for the multi-call function will allow you
to add and remove calls with the included USB
cable. You may also edit the ten play lists that are
stored on the insert. The instructions and computer
program for these new functions will be available
from our web site.
Price $500+ shipping. (see order form)
The test of the ceremonial bugle was outstanding
and the acceptance by the families was tremendous.
The families thought this was a much better
and more professional means of sounding Taps
as apposed to a CD.
Col.(ret) Wayne Medley, Director Missouri National
Guards Funeral Honors Program.

The American Ceremonial Bugle. Nickel silver 17 inch bugle, Insert that plays "Taps" and other calls*. Hard shell carry case.
Price: $525 (48 states)