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Author: Tony F
Date: 2012-01-31 05:02
A friend brought me his daughter's Bundy. She took it to summer camp and fell while running with it. The upper joint broke very messily at the thumbhole vent and some of the shard were lost, so it doesn't really lend itself to a repair Are Bundy joints still available, or does someone have such a thing in their junk-box that they could sell me? I have all the keywork and hardware intact, and apart from the breakage the rest of the instrument is in excellent condition. I'll pay whatever it's worth and cover all P & P, of course. I'm in Australia.
Tony F.
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Author: Pastor Rob
Date: 2012-01-31 06:54
There are dozens available on ebay in all kinds of conditions. Most will never get a single bid.
Pastor Rob Oetman
Leblanc LL (today)
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2012-01-31 10:55
You have to be certain what bore it is - Bundys are usually .590 bore, but some are narrow bore (.577).
The narrow bore ones should have 577 stamped on the top joint by the Bundy logo.
In any case, it's best and most likely cheaper to replace the entire top joint rather than trying to fix it, so look out for joints on the auction sites (with or without keys) and that should work fine with your one. Only the top joints carry the serial numbers on Bundys.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: Lelia Loban ★2017
Date: 2012-01-31 12:32
Chris P wrote,
>In any case, it's best and most likely cheaper to replace the entire top joint rather than trying to fix it ....>
Yes. When the instrument is plastic and mass-produced, IMHO chances are you'll get a better result in the long run with a matching whole section than with such a drastic repair.
But you might also consider simply replacing the entire Bundy with another used Bundy. These instruments are easily available used and in my experience, you can find one in good, playing condition, with good pads and corks, in the same price range as the instruments in bad condition that need expensive full overhauls.
Lelia
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Author: clarnibass
Date: 2012-01-31 12:51
If you can get a replacement joint from a similar Bundy or even another instrument as replacement or joint donor, most likely this is cheaper, as long as the new joint doesn't need a lot of work replacing pads, etc. If you get a "naked" joint, fitting all the keys can get more expensive. If it doesn't have springs, even more.
Unless there are big chunks missing in the break, it is possible to glue the broken parts with reinforcement pins. Even if many parts are missing it's possible but depends on how many. This will probably make this area even stronger than before and the instrument should play just as well. This might be worth it depending on the price and condition you can get a replacement joint/instrument. It is also faster in case you have to wait for a replacement (repair is until glue dries).
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Author: Tony F
Date: 2012-02-18 18:22
As a follow-up to my original request for help with a Bundy top joint, thanks to some generous assistance from a member of this forum the clarinet is now reunited with its very happy owner. As far as possible I wanted to retain the original instrument, as this was not just a Bundy, but her late mother's Bundy. Sometimes this forum works in wonderful ways.
Tony F.
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