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Author: curlyev
Date: 2013-04-10 06:15
I recently got a vintage wooden Bundy. The serial number is 43910. I can't find any information on it. Does anyone know anything about it (or can you give me a link to find more information)? I think it could have been made in the 60s, but that's just a guess. Thanks, guys!
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Author: JJAlbrecht
Date: 2013-04-11 17:48
It probably dates earlier than the 1060s. I got my first Bundy, new, in 1968, and it had a S/N of 5300xx.
Jeff
“Everyone discovers their own way of destroying themselves, and some people choose the clarinet.” Kalman Opperman, 1919-2010
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Author: curlyev
Date: 2013-04-11 18:47
Thank you for your response! I wish it were easier to find information on it!
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Author: JJAlbrecht
Date: 2013-04-11 19:15
One thing to consider is that my instrument was one of the Bundy Resonite (hard rubber) clarinets. I don't know if that will make a difference in the numbering scheme.
Jeff
“Everyone discovers their own way of destroying themselves, and some people choose the clarinet.” Kalman Opperman, 1919-2010
"A drummer is a musician's best friend."
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Author: Ursa
Date: 2013-04-11 20:51
If we could see a picture of the upper joint, the style of the throat keys would help determine whether this is an early or later production wooden Bundy.
As far as I'm aware, the age of the instrument doesn't matter much--there were no good years/bad years for the Bundy clarinets. All of them are getting on in age; it follows that the condition of the instrument matters more than its vintage.
I think it should also be said that I recently obtained a Bundy in Resonite (PVC) from a pawn shop in excellent condition with a serial number in the 300,000 range. I purchased it and had it serviced to keep around my studio in the event that a student brings a broken clarinet to a lesson. I was really surprised at how satisfying to play this old Bundy was once fixed up; I now use it as my outdoors clarinet. I imagine that a wooden Bundy in good repair could be a decent player.
Post Edited (2013-04-11 21:04)
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Author: Ursa
Date: 2013-04-12 03:29
Based on the shape of the throat G# touchpiece, this is an early wooden Bundy from the 1950s. From the plating wear on the C#/G# key, this one has seen plenty of use.
Note that if the intonation is off, you could try putting a bell and barrel from a Resonite Bundy on your wooden example--many wooden Bundys were equipped with Resonite bells and barrels. If you do this, ensure that you don't use a Bundy 577 as a donor instrument.
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Author: curlyev
Date: 2013-04-12 04:23
Thank you SO much!!!! I really appreciate it! Great suggestion about the barrel and bell!
Clarinet: Wooden Bundy 1950s
Mthpc: WW Co. B6 refaced by Kurtzweil
Lig: Various Rovners
Barrel/Bell: Backun
Reeds: Legere 3.75
OKC Symphonic Band (just started this summer)
*playing 22 years (with a 5 year hiatus) and counting*
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