06/24/2026
For those of you that have already ordered a C12, your long wait is almost over! We have new valves in stock and are working hard to get these horns built! Those of you out there on the fence about ordering, now is the time! https://butlertrombones.com/horn-order-form-2/
06/21/2026
Almost finished with our new 26 inch bell mandrel!! Ready for final sanding and wax! Our new standard bell flare will be 26 inches from now on. You may still order a 25 inch flare if desired. Happy Father's Day to all you dads out there!
06/15/2026
This is our first production bell 0001 for model CS20 Sousaphone. This one goes to the Marine Band in Wahington D.C. First of four sousaphones ordered by them. We will have pictures of the complete horn very soon! This is a two piece bell section with easily detachable flare using very coarse threads. It also features a compression ring that tightens down to the sousa body with threads. No loose screws! All of the threaded gizmos are 3D printed in carbon fiber and are extremely strong. Stay tuned for for more photos of the complete sousaphone later this week! For ordereing information please go to https://butlertrombones.com/sousa/.
06/08/2026
We are taking deposits on carbon fiber replacement sousaphone bells. Our carbon fiber Sousaphone bell weighs 1/4 of a brass bell and 1/2 the weight of a fiberglass bell without any loss of resonance! Less stress more musicality!! https://butlertrombones.com/shop/carbon-fiber-sousaphone-bell/
06/02/2026
Putting our bells on! Another week or two of play testing and we will ready for production! https://butlertrombones.com/sousa/
05/21/2026
Almost done! We are finishing up the bell and then will be ready to play our production carbon fiber sousaphone! It is a looker for sure! Time to order up! For pricing and more information please click our link here: https://butlertrombones.com/sousa/
05/19/2026
Here is a Conn 20k bell headed to Switzerland for a customer. Also a picture of the Marine Band using thier King 2350 replacement carbon bell. Our carbon fiber Sousaphone bell weighs 1/4 of a brass bell and 1/2 the weight of a fiberglass bell without any loss of resonance! Less stress more musicality!! https://butlertrombones.com/shop/carbon-fiber-sousaphone-bell/
05/11/2026
We are getting closer! The first three sousaphones will ship in two weeks. Here is a closeup of the "bridge" between branch 1 and 3. Get your pre-order in here at the introductory price. https://butlertrombones.com/sousa/