Author: William
Date: 2009-08-09 16:17
Back in the 1950's, they were introduced as the possible "new material" clarinet that could replace the traditional wood versions. They were carefully manufactured and, as I remember, some were actually tested by some top pros in major orchestral settings. However, that was not to be and the Bundy Resonite became the leading beginners clarinet, mainly because of it's "indestructable" composite material. I had one of those old Bundy's and played it throughout high school, winning first division awards at my soph, junior and senior State Music Festivals. My point is that they were relatively excellant playing clarinets and well worth the $50 dollars my Dad payed for mine. Wish I still had it. However, over "the years", the production quality declined somewhat, but I still think the Bundy Resonite Selmer is a top grade beginners instrument, especially with a top grade mouthpiece. Backun barrel and bell not required--LOL. BTW, their little effer Resonite cousins are excellant playing clarinets for the money. Indestructable as well.........
Botton line: your serial # suggests to me that it is not a true vintage Bundy, but still would be worth putting into playing condition--that means, just enough repair work to make it playable. Definately not an entire multi hundred dollar event. Fix it up and enjoy........
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