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Author: woodwindtech
Date: 2015-03-05 20:09
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I'm a repair tech who's new to the board. I have restored/overhauled an oboe that has no identifying marks other than a S/N - C1712. From that and the attached photos, can anyone help me identify the maker? Thanks.
Phil B.
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2015-03-05 21:11
That's a Bundy oboe.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: woodwindtech
Date: 2015-03-05 21:45
No offense, but are you certain? I've never seen or heard of a wood Bundy, or one with a Bb bell key.
Phil B.
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2015-03-05 21:50
They made basic thumbplate system Bundys built to low Bb for the UK market in both plastic and wood - this one is one model up from the basic Bundy. The US spec basic Bundy models went to low B and were made in both plastic and wood.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: woodwindtech
Date: 2015-03-05 22:32
Good info, thanks. If I sound ignorant with what follows, please forgive me - I probably am. I am currently sticking to my original assumption, that it can't be Bundy. It does go to low Bb but is not thumbplate system, so that doesn't match the UK model. Since it does go to low Bb, it can't be US either. Does this make sense? Sorry to sound so argumentative, but I suspect that my pix don't show enough detail for a positive ID. I do greatly appreciate the input, and I didn't expect to get a response so soon ( <1 hour).
Phil B.
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2015-03-05 22:43
It is the next model up from the basic Bundy in that it has the low Bb and for some reason has a side G#-A trill key - not entirely sure what the exact model number is for this one as this specific model specification isn't in the catalogue. The next model up from the entry level Bundy normally has the Ab-Bb trill mechanism on the top joint and is built to low Bb.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: woodwindtech
Date: 2015-03-05 23:39
I think we're getting somewhere. This thing looks very much like a Selmer Signet, but the key configuration doesn't match anything I've been able to find. Nonetheless, since Selmer made three grades of clarinet (110, Special and Soloist), I'd almost bet that they had a similar series of oboes at one time or another. If so, mine might fall somewhere in that hierarchy. The bottom line, at any rate, is that this instrument plays pretty well and is well-tuned except for being a few cents flat on the middle and high Bb - very tunable. Thanks, Chris for all of your comments and help. Now I can feel better about putting a fair value on the oboe and offering it up for sale.
Phil B.
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2015-03-06 00:06
It's not a 1292 (basic wooden oboe to low B) and nor is it a 122 (basic wooden oboe to low Bb with Ab-Bb trill and LH C-D trill), so it's something in between the two lower level models.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: woodwindtech
Date: 2015-03-06 01:29
Yup. Something in between. I think maybe this is a bastard grandchild of Alexandre Selmer. I'm content, though, just knowing that it must be a Selmer brand and a model that sits not far above the bottom of the ladder, but only a rung or two up. Thanks again.
Phil B.
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Author: Jeff15221
Date: 2016-02-09 09:44
Hello Chris,
I have the same Selmer Signet Soloist oboe as you. I'm having a very difficult time tracking any information about the instrument. I assumed it was a 104 from the little information I could find and your post confirmed that. My serial number starts F 69xx. If you have any info on the model's year I would greatly appreciate your help. Also, I'm very impressed with the modifications you've made. Did you do the work yourself? I would love to add the RH1 tab and low Bb vent. If you can share any pointers or resources that would be wonderful.
Thank you in advance for your time,
Jeff S.
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