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 Re: Selmer Oboes
Author: Dutchy 
Date:   2007-02-23 13:49

I believe Elkwoman said in another thread that she has already purchased a used, cheap oboe.

Am I correct in assuming, Elkwoman, that your inquiries about Bundys means that you bought a Bundy? If so, rest assured that you didn't get a *bad* oboe, just a "less than optimal" oboe. You have an oboe that is adequate for a 10-year-old who is just starting band. And that's basically what "Bundy" stands for, in school instrument circles, with both oboes and clarinets--"inexpensive, adequate, starter instruments for children".

Anyway, don't concern yourself with model numbers on these--AFAIK, they don't even come with serial numbers, being mass-produced instruments. Other makers, like Fox and Loree, do a considerable amount of hand-reaming and fine-tuning the bore once the basic "big tube" has been machined out. And so it's important to know which artisan worked on which instrument, and thus Fox and Loree oboes (and others) come with serial numbers.

But Bundys don't get that treatment AFAIK; they're injection-molded like any other plastic toy and then the keys are put on.

The most important thing is, does it have keys on the lower bell? If so, then you'll be able to play low Bb. But if you got one without any keywork on the lower bell, then it won't play low Bb (although some players can close off the bell with their knee by leaning way over and thus induce a low Bb to come out of it.)

How much did you pay for this, if you don't mind my asking?

As far as history, Bundys have been around as long as I can remember, say back to the 1950s, I suppose, which is when plastic woodwinds first came into their own. They're not a make with a long and venerable history, IOW.
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