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Author: popesslick
Date: 2009-03-07 18:37
I bought a clarinet in 1994 from a music teacher. she couldnt tell me anything about it other than it had been given to her as payment for some lessons. Ive had it repaired at two different shops and they couldnt tell me anything about it either. It has no maker mark or serial number to identify it. It is also slightly larger than a average clarinet, not made of wood, and does not have a ring around the bottom of the bell. any info leading me to even just the manufacturer would be appreciated.
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Author: tictactux ★2017
Date: 2009-03-07 18:56
Without a picture this is a next to impossible task...
I have a Vito and a Bundy, both with ringless bells, and neither is made of wood, and the Bundy once had the decal-style logo which has been washed and wiped away eons ago. But I'm not as bold as to claim it was a Bundy...
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Ben
Post Edited (2009-03-07 18:57)
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Author: Joseph Brenner, Jr.
Date: 2009-03-07 19:03
Dear Popesslick,
Unfortunately, you have not given us enough information on the basis of which we might guess, much less infer, anything. Could you, please, give us a picture, the length of the clarinet from top of barrel to bottom of bell, a description of key configuration, including number of keys and rings, presence or absence of bridge mechanism, description of joint rings--in short anything, pray anything that might allow some stab-in-the-dark means to guess.
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Author: Don Berger
Date: 2009-03-07 20:32
Hi pop - Yes, Ben and J B say it well, without a bell ring and except for the Mazzeo Selmers, it is likely that what you have is just a lowly "student model" prob. a Bundy, Vito, Artley. others?, of minimal value. A pic would help, perhaps, we all have seen these cls, Don
Thanx, Mark, Don
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Author: popesslick
Date: 2009-03-08 00:37
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I have no doubt that it is nothing remarkable and I have a buffet that produces a much better sound anyway. However Ill probablly give this one to my kids when they get old enough to play and if they mess it up I would like to replace it with like parts. Besides I just dont like not knowing stuff. Here are some pics. I apologize if the quality isnt good enough. I dont own a digital camera so I had a friend take them. As you can see, it has a bridge and a standard key configuration. Also the length is 23 5/8" If you need anything else just let me know.
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Author: tictactux ★2017
Date: 2009-03-08 09:27
The key cups suggest "Bundy", as does the shape of the ringless bell.
At one point in time, someone in the factory had the clever idea not to stamp or etch the logo into the body but rather use some decal which unfortunately proved to be not waterproof, and the only means of identification is a faint serial number near the centre tenon.
In good repair they're not bad clarinets at all, they simply deserve a better mouthpiece than that doorstop wedge that often accompanies them.
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Ben
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2009-03-08 11:21
Yep, it's definitely a Bundy - it's an older model with inline side and trill keys.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
Independent Woodwind Repair Specialist
Oboes, Clarinets and Saxes
NOT A MEMBER OF N.A.M.I.R.
The opinions I express are my own.
Post Edited (2009-03-08 12:08)
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Author: popesslick
Date: 2009-03-09 02:57
Thanks guys. Ive always felt silly not knowing more about what I consider my primary instrument, but when I was younger my thinking was "as long as it plays, who cares?"
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Author: tictactux ★2017
Date: 2009-03-09 08:46
> ...when I was younger my thinking was "as long as it plays, who cares?"
This just suggests you care more for the music than for the brand. Good for you.
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Ben
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Author: KV
Date: 2009-03-10 03:25
When I took my relic to the shop--Many, many, many times. All they said was:
"Make play?"
And I said,
"Yes, 'make play'."
They saw me coming and they knew that I did not have much coin--so they did what they could. Who remembers the match trick for a slipped pad?Who remembers black soot all over your clarinet? Who remembers being able to light a match in school and no one cared?!!
On previous post in a different subject I told the "Volunteer Fireman's Band" story so I won't repeat it here but the bottom line was that now that I am older and I don't want to waste my time with a terrible repair job. I bit the bullett and got it into a shop and had it overhauled--maybe 12 years ago it cost me $300 but I am sure that pads, cleaning, springs on an all wood clarinet is more now--
It was worth it!!
Also, in the high school, one of the band people took had a collection of body parts and made new instruments for the kids to use--I am sure the Bundy body parts never really matched up on a lot of much loved instruments. (Frankenstein Clarinets)
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