Slingerland Bugle 5- The wrap up, band instrument repair, Wes Lee Music

[@jerebigler7520]

Man it's good to see you back at work. Missed watching you demonstrate your exceptional knowledge and skills. Thanks for sharing.

[@djasge3893]

Couldn’t have said it better!

[@mottohorn]

I own a Carl Geyer horn from 1937 which was well cared for during it's life and restored some years ago. It is still my daily driver! There is just something about the brass and the quality of construction that is unmatched in today's instruments, although the brass on mine is certainly not as thick as this one! my definitely has required as few patches over the years. Thank you for content and inspiration as I learn instrument repair and fabrication myself. Best

[@Eupher6]

Whew! 1,100 horns since July? Pleased to see you again killin' it, Wes! One thing impresses me -- the cleanliness of your shop. I think it reflects your work ethic and sense of organization, which are impeccable!

[@kristimiller-lee2338]

That number was from May until now. We were deep in the horns in July but every school got theirs in time for band camp.

[@UsnhwyznhUkwvwu]

Musical Bob Ross. No bad instruments, just happy mistakes!!You da man my friend. Great job.

[@keithcampbell6806]

Good morning sir . Please on behalf of every musician allow me to say thanks to you for your splendid work. You are without a shadow of doubt a gift to the musical world. Thanks to you again on behalf of every musician. Keep these posts coming Sir.

[@keithgloyns9814]

good to see you back, and a good final video on the Bugle

[@grahammorgan9635]

Thanks Wes we have missed you and seeing the skilful way you manipulate these horns back into shape. Well done on the huge number of horns you have repaired. I have used many of your techniques and tooling in my shop to remove dents and true up tubes mostly from the vintage car area. Metal seems to like being put back where it came from. Thank you very much.

[@TheMrAshley2010]

Wes is back (on video (after being SO So busy in real life)) ! Thanks Wes!!!!

[@kevincorkery6292]

That crook fit into the ferrules real nice, nice job!

[@kirklumsden8107]

Repairing 1100 horns sure leaves you breathless.

[@tomsavage6911]

Glad you are back! I kept checking back about the bugle and didn’t see anything! I appreciate your skills and expertise. Man that is looking great. Fine craftsmanship!

[@jfisher2370]

Been missing my "Wes" lessons -- glad you're back! Also, 1936 - $26.50 today is about $560-$575 not a cheap instrument.

[@ShainAndrews]

Thanks for bringing us along. Always good to see you again.

[@xkmendlt4290]

I envy your talent having been around brass instruments most of my life as a music educator. You sir are an artist.👍🏼👌🏼 That Slingerland G bugle sounds pretty damn good. I’m surprised Slingerland calling it a baritone. Looks like a euphonium, which drum & bugle corps used back then. Have you ever worked on any of the modern era G bugles like 1950s, 60s and 70s made by Getsen, DEG, Olds, Dynasty? Modern day drum corps now use Bb three valve brass instruments. The G bugle went to two valve then three valve, then finally everything went three valve Bb which is what is used today. There’s still nothing like the sound of a well played G bugle.😎

[@hortonro]

Hi Wes, great to see you back on KZbin! Perhaps you’ve addressed this in previous videos that I missed, but in my former days as a design engineer, we always asked the shop to fill hollow copper/brass tubing with sand prior to trying to form it - it really reduces the chance of buckling or tearing the tubes.

[@ForestSchweitzer022097]

So good to see a video from you, Wes! You've been missed.

[@colinwilliamson6014]

Great to see you back!! We have missed you.

[@jstep4146]

It sounds like you are seeing the same thing as we are, with schools repairing a lot rather than buying new. New prices are freaky high, especially low brass! We got swamped and repaired over 40 tubas and sousas along with all that huge list of other stuff. I don't know how some schools can even afford new instruments, especially tubas.

[@richardhole8429]

You are a welcome visitor in my home. You have such skill and experience. It is a joy to follow youbwork.

[@birdstrum1555]

I love how well you explain everything, really get to go on the repair journey with you and it's great!

[@joshuadean1880]

Thank you Mr wes . It's always a pleasure watching you work sir

[@odc43054]

What a nice surprise on a Sunday evening. Always interesting to see you bring these instruments back to top notch shape.

[@williemacon30]

So glad he's back with a new video I know he builds a lot of instruments fixing up so he might not have a lot of time to be on KZbin but I hope he's okay

[@kristimiller-lee2338]

Blessed with plenty of work for sure. Tired but getting a little slow down now. Look for more video time soon.

[@carlcummings2820]

This bugle is way before my time, but the right hand would sit in the cradle, leaving the thumb to operate the valve. This was a marching instrument, and back in the early days of drum corps, they would often hold the instrument with one hand. Just a little FYI… Originally, the G bugles had no valves, which was pretty limiting musically. They added a single valve to drop the pitch by a whole step. Around the '60s, a rotor valve (second valve) was introduced to give players more note options, allowing for a fuller chromatic scale. By the late '70s, we saw two valves side by side, similar to a trumpet. The game changer was in the '80s, with the introduction of three-valve bugles. This setup matched traditional brass instruments like trumpets, including the key of the instrument, in B flat.

[@chriskowalski7038]

Interesting...Can't ever keep up with all the different horns.

[@calrob300]

Good journey, good outcome! Here's a thought. You always end with how much the customer is going to like the horn when you return it to him or her. How about a short clip of the customers reacting and playing the restored instrument? Not everyone will want to be on KZbin, but I'll bet some wouldn't mind! They could even say something about how they got the horn. I think it would add a lot to the channel!

[@alfabsc]

Brother Wes! Glad to see y'all. 🤩

[@eliezertapia9216]

Glad to see you again.Missing you for a waill.

[@nickalasmontano1496]

What a beautiful result for all the hard work put into it! Thanks for sharing your work with us, this is some really cool stuff!

[@keithschwartz7318]

Nice job Wes. Thank you for posting.

[@rexmyers991]

WOW, Wesley. Thanks for sharing your unique skills.

[@bethcrane5780]

Good to see you back again and dude, I believe you can fix and play any band instrument. Phenomenal.

[@larrynixon5979]

Glad to see you again

[@train5041]

fancy apron you have there. looking good!

[@ernestoborrego5102]

Well it’s about time!😁

[@JJGaming2-r4r]

Yesss

[@johnwilliams1091]

Great to hear you play the instrument too!

[@OhItsAustinB]

He's back!

[@rescue270]

Tenor-Baritone Field Bugle. I have one just like it. Sounds just like this one. Takes a lot of wind to play it! No identifying marks on it. I had thought maybe it was a Gretsch, but I guess it's a Slingerland. Playing involves using the right hand thumb on the valve, not the left. You put your middle finger, not your pinky, into the hook ring on top, grasping the horn in the valve area, and use your right thumb on the valve. This way the horn could be played one-handed, appearing to be a valveless bugle. Most players would still use both hands on the horn to steady it better. Later bugles had a second rotary valve that was operated by the left hand, while the piston valve was still operated by the right thumb.

[@glenpierce777]

Great stuff man.

[@BruceBoschek]

This was a particularly interesting project and the videos were superior. Thanks very much for your efforts to share your expertise and experience. Happy New Year!

[@jaybrown7177]

Welcome back. Love your videos.

[@sharryjones5200]

It's truly very cool. Beautiful work!

[@jun1977i]

really cool, look like new.

[@SkylerinAmarillo]

Thanks Wes, I enjoyed that.

[@tedmccullen7466]

Love your show awesome!

[@CraigRodmellMusic]

This is absolute magic.

[@orangmakan]

i had fun viewing the series.

[@jameskearney4100]

Fantastic work!!!

[@phooesnax]

Great work.

[@charlesclark3840]

Thank you for the video; it was nice to see the result of this job, and as always great to watch someone who seems to be excellent at his craft.

[@timparhamsr9598]

I love that you are able to do Sooooo soooo much ! I feel that you have a huge amount of patience ;-) Please share with us ..... I'm wanting to find prices on at least some of my Saxophones , I have a Conn , dating into the mid- 1880's and It plays nearly as good as new ! Oh - yes : I am reminded = this becoming a Band instrument tech ..... it's not for just anyone ! I would , except I'm already in my mid 60's ............ I feel I should have ( if i was going to ) started a long time ago , right ?

[@garybrady9531]

Thanks for the follow-up video loved it

[@TheWrena440]

Where Wes Went?

[@williamborges3914]

Beautiful!

[@ms-mac521]

👍👍👍

[@ydonl]

Nice!

[@ralflindenberg7196]

👍👍👍👍🙏

[@dhpuls]

Hey Wes, Great video as usual... Question, what brand and/or make and model is your lathe? I'm looking for one for my home shop. Thanks

[@wesleemusicrepair9820]

South Bend 10k

[@gordonkohl9083]

Do you go to any napbirt conventions?

[@emilianorodriguez4233]

M.Gracias Me gustaría restaurar varios instrumentos vivo en España a quien puedo acudir

[@stevenmayhew3944]

That bugle sounds like a trombone. I am so used to hearing trumpet bugles.

[@mikerichards6311]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍

[@ShowCat1]

"Fabricate a feral." Say that 10 time real fast.

[@jameskearney4100]

Man, I have a Soprano, and Contra bass I could have you do If you would be interested. G- Bugles.

[@thearbyarbiter]

is there a number for your shop I can call?

[@nickalasmontano1496]

$26.50 in January 1936 is about $589.63 in November 2023.

[@Composeiran]

"Hi, I am a musical instrument maker, but I have never made a trombone. I want to build this instrument in my country, but I can't find nickel brass alloy in my region. Can I make the entire instrument from a copper alloy instead?"