Great Quality Student, Beginner Bugle! Is a USA-designed instrument modeled after the long success of the Rexcraft (Buglecraft) Bugles. For 60 years the official bugle of the Boy Scouts of America. What makes this a great instrument at an excellent introductory price? Long proven USA designed instrument. Easy playing with good sound production. Beautiful Silver Plated finish. Two rings for a strap and or ceremonial tassels. Quality 7C silver trumpet mouthpiece. This instrument is pitched in the key of G and can be lowered to the key of F. Also available in Brass Lacquer and Silver Plate. Bell size: 4 3/8 (112 mm). 459 (11.658 mm). Overall length: 14 ½ (36.8 cm). Finish: Nickel Plated finish over yellow brass. Silver-plated Bach style 7C (not a Bach mouthpiece). 640 (16.25 mm). Rim diameter: 1.085 (27.5 mm). 144 (3.65 mm). Please note this is not a trumpet and is not made to play in school bands or orchestras. The fundamentals of playing the bugle will help you learn any brass instrument.