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Custom Marching Band Busby Hat
SKU: 325700
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The Custom Marching Band Busby Hat features a tall, traditional profile with lightweight molded plastic and a premium faux fur covering. Includes a rolled vinyl sweatband, adjustable chin strap, and front chain. Molded to alpha sizing for a uniform fit. Made in the USA, it’s a bold, classic choice for college and university marching bands and drum majors.
Description
Custom Marching Band Headwear | Made to Order
Fur Colors: Black, Gold, Grey, Kelly, Navy, Purple, Red, Royal, White
Cord Colors: Black, Gold, Gray, Kelly Green, Navy Blue, Orange, Purple, Red, Royal Blue, White, Metallic Gold, Metallic Silver
Visor and Edge Guard Colors: Black, White, Metallic Gold, Metallic Silver
Buttons: Lyre, Domed, or Star in Silver or Gold
Silhouettes: Domed, Forward Peak, Slight Forward Peak, Traditional
Heights: 8″, 10″, 12″, 14″, 16″
Available in: Adult S – 2XL
Perfect for high stepping drum majors, the Custom Marching Band Busby Hat brings iconic, traditional style to the field with a look that demands attention! Popular with marching bands and military-style ensembles, the Busby Hat features a tall, cylindrical shape that adds height, structure, and a powerful visual presence to any uniform. Crafted from lightweight molded plastic and covered with high-quality faux fur, each Busby is built for performance and designed for comfort. The sturdy construction maintains its shape through long seasons of parades, field shows, and indoor performances. Every hat is made to order, molded to alpha sizing for a great fit.
Available in a wide range of fur colors, molded to size in even heights from 8″ to 16″ tall. Select your button and cord styles, or get it with an embroidered insert panel. Plume slot options also available. Each Busby includes an adjustable chin strap with buckle for a secure fit and an individual hat box. Proudly made in the USA, this Custom Marching Band Busby Hat combines tradition, durability, and show-stopping style for performers who need to look their best in every step.
Minimum order quantities may apply. Custom headwear is made to order and are not returnable or exchangeable.
Need some help before you order? Contact our Sales Team at (800)457-3501, email sales@bandshoppe.com, or visit our contact form with any questions.
Product Features
- Choose from a range of styles and fur colors
- Tall cylindrical profile for commanding field presence
- Molded lightweight plastic covered in premium faux fur
- Available in even heights from 8″ to 16″
- Rolled vinyl sweatband for added comfort adjustable with grommets and string
- Includes an adjustable chin strap with buckle in black or white
- Molded to alpha sizing for a consistent, professional fit
- Optional customization includes emblems, cord style, and plume socket
- Side buttons available in your choice of lyre, domed, or star
- All custom busbies include individual cardboard hat box
- Custom Busbies are made to order and are not returnable

Additional information
Brand | Band Shoppe |
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Size Chart
Adult/Unisex Size Chart
Sizes | Head Measurement |
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XS | 19¾-20¼" |
S | 20⅜-21⅜" |
M | 21½-22⅜" |
L | 22½-3⅝" |
XL | 23¾-24⅝" |
2XL | 24¾-25⅛" |
Customization
- Designs featured at bandshoppe.com or in our print catalog are considered part of our current collection. These uniforms are made to order in your choice of sizes and colors using Milliken fabrics or digitally printed options allowing them to be produced quicker than fully custom designs requiring new patterns or major pattern modifications.
- Prices for modified designs and custom creations are provided alongside your sketch.
- Lead times vary depending on time of year and demand. We will notify you of our current manufacturing timeline at the time of quoting and ordering. Customers are strongly encouraged to order early.
- Fabric swatches can be requested via email or using our online contact form.
- All alterations are the responsibility of the customer.
CUSTOM DIGITAL PRINTING
A $250 non-refundable, non-transferable setup fee applies to all custom printed uniform orders. This fee covers artwork creation, graphic and technical design, as well as a sample strike-off piece for approval.Minimums
- Band Shoppe requires a minimum order of 3 garments of the same style and colors. Less than 3 pieces may be requested, additional fees may apply.
- Orders cannot be changed or canceled once in production.
- Orders are placed on our production schedule once we receive your sketch approval, size roster, and full payment. Additions or any late information will be considered new orders and placed on the production schedule accordingly.
- Custom orders cannot be returned or exchanged.
- Additions and reorders are available with a minimum order of 3 pieces of the same style and colors. Every reasonable effort is made to provide consistent fabric availability. Uniform wear and dye lot variations may hinder color matching.
- Drum major uniforms are available up to 6 months after the main uniform order has been placed, with no minimum order quantity.
Samples
- Samples for approval are available for orders of 15 or more garments of the same style and colors.
- Swatches are also available in lieu of a sample upon availability. Customer may wave their sample with written consent.
- Sample requests must be requested immediately and will add additional time.
- Samples must be returned within 14 days. Late sample returns may delay estimated ship date for completed order. Changes to samples may incur additional fees.
- All additions to match a previous order are required to provide a sample uniform.
Fully Custom Uniforms Designs
- Band Shoppe’s team can design your next marching band uniform for you. Share any relevant details, such as what events or competitions your group participates in, your groups style such as Contemporary, Traditional, HBCU, Collegiate, your school colors, or other creative inspiration for the final design. If available, include specific stock image ID for reference. Band Shoppe uses Shutterstock exclusively. Our Sales Team will work closely with our in-house Design Team to create a detailed sketch tailored to your vision.
- Sketches are typically completed within 3 to 5 business days and will be sent to you via email for review. You may provide feedback and request modifications to ensure the design meets your specifications.
- Complex logos, intricate artwork, or design requests requiring five or more sketches may be subject to an additional design fee.
Fully Custom Uniform Pricing
- Customers requesting fully custom uniforms should expect to spend a minimum of $250.00 per uniform with a minimum pattern fee of $350.00.
- Fully custom uniforms require a minimum order of 25 pieces of the same style and colors. Less than 25 pieces may be requested, additional fees may apply. For groups requiring less than 25 or those on a tighter budget, visit our website or review our print catalog.
- For fill-in orders, a minimum of 3 of the same style and color is required. Less than 3 pieces may be requested, additional fees may apply.
- To ensure future availability, we recommend purchasing of a few extra garments with your initial order.
- See chart below for base pricing on fully custom uniform designs including design variations, multiple styles, and/or quantities of less than 25.
Number of Uniforms | Base Price | Number of Uniforms | Base Price | |
24 – 16 | Base Price + 25% | 10 – 6 | Base Price + 75% | |
15 – 11 | Base Price + 50% | 5 – 1 | Base Price + 100% |