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Author: bwilber  
Date:   2007-09-22 17:37 
Attachment:  IMG_1916a.jpg (1937k) 
 Hi Chris.  I am trying to attach a picture of my old Bundy.  Don't know if it will work as I have never done this before. Thanks. 
 
Bonnie Wilber
  
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Author: Don Berger  
Date:   2007-09-22 17:47 
 A V G pic, Bonnie !!  Mine has the same fork Eb/Bb, but NOT the Artic. C#/G# and its structural cahanges.  Am sure Chris will view this happily,  Don 
 
Thanx, Mark, Don
  
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Author: stevesklar  
Date:   2007-09-22 18:07 
 an articulated Bundy .. pretty neat 
 
i see it says sponsored by Selmer on the bell.  So being a really old Bundy it's probably  .. could it be .. a Paris model per say .. or an Alexandre (Selmer) model ?? 
 
what's the serial number ? 
 
anyone know as I'm just speculating
  
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Author: Don Berger  
Date:   2007-09-22 19:04 
 Steve[speculator]Sklar- The ser #s are in the "below" Bundy thread.  If we conclude that her "B" just means Bb, hers is prob.  older than mine, but if its a "B series" cl in Selmer's #ing system, who knows?  There are several ser# lists available on line, so a bit of research may be in order.  Looking at your pic, Bonnie, my first thot was "its an early Pete Fountain", BUT, P F's favored cls are Leblancs, like my Dyn 2, with both the fork and the artic !, which I regard asan early P F.  Just PM thots,  Don 
 
Thanx, Mark, Don
  
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Author: bwilber  
Date:   2007-09-22 21:02 
 Hi Guys.  Actually the B is the first part of the serial number.  I don't think it means B flat. Is that what you are saying? Thanks for all your help. 
 
Bonnie Wilber
  
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Author: BobD  
Date:   2007-09-22 21:44 
 Looks like a real find, Bonnie. I would be surprised if this was made in U.S. 
 
Bob Draznik
  
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Author: Chris P  
Date:   2007-09-22 22:24 
 Could this have been assembled (finished) in the US using French parts (as Yamaha did until recently)?  
 
Certainly looks like a winner. 
 
Former oboe finisher  
Howarth of London 
1998 - 2010 
 
Independent Woodwind Repairer  
Single and Double Reed Specialist 
Oboes, Clarinets and Saxes 
 
NOT A MEMBER OF N.A.M.I.R. 
 
The opinions I express are my own.
  
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Author: Ski  
Date:   2007-09-23 00:09 
 Fascinating picture! If it's not too much trouble, could someone please explain what these keys do? 
 
• the C-ring 
• the extra sliver on the lower joint
  
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Author: clarnibass  
Date:   2007-09-23 05:03 
 Like I wrote in the other thread, afaik, these were made by Selmer in France.
  
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Author: Chris P  
Date:   2007-09-23 10:09 
 The extra ring for LH 3 is for playing Eb or Bb as xox|ooo instead of using the side key (xxo|Bb ooo), cross key (xx'o|ooo) or long Bb (xoo|xoo or xoo|oxo). The small vent key in between compensates for LH 3 being closed when playing Eb or Bb as xox|ooo. I've fitted one of these to my plastic Yamaha as I've been using the forked Bb on my Selmers for a long time, and old habits die hard. It can be fitted to any clarinet, though it does mean major surgery. 
 
The extra touch for RH 2 is a C-Db, G-Ab, or altissimo E-F trill key. It duplicates the action of LH C#/G# key. As this key is articulated, a B-C# or F#-G# trill is easy by holding the C#/G# touch down and trilling with RH 2. And any tremolos with a C#/Db or G#/Ab and any RH notes are also made easier. 
 
Former oboe finisher  
Howarth of London 
1998 - 2010 
 
Independent Woodwind Repairer  
Single and Double Reed Specialist 
Oboes, Clarinets and Saxes 
 
NOT A MEMBER OF N.A.M.I.R. 
 
The opinions I express are my own. 
 
Post Edited (2007-09-23 16:32)
  
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Author: Ski  
Date:   2007-09-23 14:22 
 Thank you for the explanation Chris.   Much appreciated!
  
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