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Author: Randy
Date: 2001-05-31 01:28
I recently took the Vito I was given for my son in to be repadded and inquired about lessons for him...well i also caught the bug and after 35 years i'm going to take lessons again also.I went to my parents home to get my old clarinet and found that my brother sold mine but left his there.I dont remember what brand mine was my mom thought it was a Conn .The one I now have is a Bundy French clarinet My question is knowing that its an older horn(but so was mine) should I kill my brother or is his just as good for me to relearn how to play?( I wont really kill him i'll just go visit him in Fla. and hit him with a guilt trip.)
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Author: Joseph O'Kelly
Date: 2001-05-31 02:07
Bundy is made by Selmer, (a very respectable copmpany.) Conn is not well known for the quality clarinets that Selmer is. Your Bundy clarinet will make a great instrument to learn on. It will probably need some work done on it though.
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Author: jerry
Date: 2001-05-31 11:50
"...and hit him with a guilt trip.)
Wet noodles work well too.
Good luck.
~ jerry
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Author: Gordon (NZ)
Date: 2001-05-31 12:17
I though all Bundys were made by Selmer USA, not Paris. Am I wrong? or are they actually Taiwanese or South American now? Where is the expert?
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Author: Don Berger
Date: 2001-05-31 13:55
I suggest "Search the Phorum" for earlier threads re: the 1920-30 French Bundys, from the time period when George Bundy took charge of Selmer. Later thots? Mark C?. A good friend of mine has one which I played, is quite good for an [apparently] cylindrical bore and keywork of that vintage. Don
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Author: John Scorgie
Date: 2001-05-31 16:14
The Bundy Resonite (plastic) clarinet was introduced c. 1950. It spelled the demise for metal clarinets because it didn't cost much more and it looked like a "real" (wood) clarinet. Soon all the makers began producing plastic clarinets, although for years the Bundy was the best one available (IMHO no longer true -- I think the modern Yamaha 20s are nicer). The last good quality metal clarinets made were the Noblets. Some were silver lacquered and some were gold. Production ceased c. 1960.
Before the Resonite, Bundys were wood clarinets made in France, probably by Selmer France, and imported by Selmer USA. I agree with Don B that (assuming your wood Bundy is in good condition and properly regulated and adjusted) these were quite good clarinets. Selmer France also produced a low priced line called Barbier which was imported by Selmer USA and sold by their dealers. Also very good quality for a low priced wood horn. Although I don't remember when the Selmer Signet line started, the first Signets were wood horns made in USA. The plastic Signets came later.
If your wood Bundy is in good shape but you just don't like it, you should be able to make an even swap for a more modern plastic clarinet. Just make sure you get a good one -- Bundy, Vito, Evette, or (my favorite) Yamaha.
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Author: Je suis confuse
Date: 2001-05-31 23:37
Doesn't Selmer not make the Bundy line anymore? From what I know, some of the Selmer (USA) models replace the old Bundy models (such as the 1401). Am I correct?
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Author: Joseph O'Kelly
Date: 2001-06-01 00:08
Yes it is true, Selmer is now reffering to the Bundy line as Selmer USA just as Buffet puts its insignia on all clarinets and did away with the Evette marking on clarinets.
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Author: Rob
Date: 2001-06-01 23:36
I have an old Bundy-Paris model and it should be a fine for you. I remember reading somewhere that these were not student model clarinets but instead, more comparable to a modern intermediate model. The one I have has silver plated keys, metal tenon rings and keywork that is far better than I have seen on any student model clarinet. I also have a resonite model Bundy from the 50s which I can compare to the Conn student model. At least I can compare it to the Conn student model I once had (model 16 I think). The resonite Bundy was a fine student clarinet. Very sturdy and very reliable. The Conn was not. The Conn was very pretty and shiny (it was new) and that is about all I can say that was good. The intonation was bad enough to wake the dead. Three of the side trill keys did not open enough to be of any use. I thought they were bent until I took it to a tech who sadly explained to me that they were not bent, just badly designed. I could go on but I don't think it's necessary. I think you shold consider yourself lucky. You've got something much better IMHO.
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