Thanks guys. So far it's done very well & yes the bugle is a definite winner! I'm very impressed with its unique sound. It has a different tone than any bugle i have here, I really like it a lot!
If the lanyard in the mouthpiece bothers you untie it & put a hangmans noose or slip not on it around the neck about 2" down from mouthpiece, it will take about one minute, walla! There's a generous amount of lanyard there to do so. Thanks!
ElkNut1