Sax on the Web Forum > The SOTW Forum > (Saxophone) Makes and Models > Selmer > Selmer (USA) > Bundy SaxophonePDAView Full Version : Bundy Saxophone Bob Garner07-16-2003, 03:49 PMI just bought a Bundy tenor sax on Ebay. Based on the pictures, I thought it was from the 60s. Instead, it seems to be a cheaply made modern horn. The only place "Bundy" appears is on the G# pinky key. Is anyone familiar with this sax? Thanks!Dan00089207-16-2003, 03:55 PMhmm... from what you're saying it's possible that it is an older bundy... they did have BUNDY on the G#... but they also had BUNDY engraved on the bell. It could be a relaquer. Do you have any pictures or a link to the ebay auction?Bob Garner07-16-2003, 04:24 PMDan,The pictures are still on Ebayhttp://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2541878533&category=16234Thanks.Dan00089207-16-2003, 05:32 PMI find it interesting that there are no pictures of the bell. However it says on the auction that it's "RECENTLY REFINISHED." Therefore, I'd have to assume that means relaquered. Judging by the bell key guards, it's old. I see another Bundy on eBay with a 578k serial number with the same style bell key guard, which makes that Bundy a Post-Selmer USA 1973. Check your horn's serial number against the charts here http://www.saxworx.com/bundy.htmAnd next time you think a horn is dated to a certain time, you should get the serial number from the seller so you can confirm it.Hurling Frootmig07-16-2003, 06:45 PMI think it looks like an early post Buescher buy out horn. You can verify by the serial number. I'm guessing that the serial number will be under 500k but over 405k. If it's prior to 405k then it just means that it was made while Buescher still controled their company.Dave dix07-16-2003, 08:10 PMlooks like a selmer bundy, from the early 70's. pity about the dents on the bottom but for under $300 you have a very good inter/student horn for a third of the price of a new crappy taiwanese sax that sound like you put the mouthpiece up the cats a*$e !!!!!!Enjoy your new purchase they arent a bad horn to play.Bob Garner07-17-2003, 01:50 AMThanks everyone. Its serial number is in the 638,000 range, so that makes it from 1975 or so. I bought it for outdoor community band type gigs when I don't want to use my good horn.kd6tjc01-18-2007, 02:57 AMHey Bob how did the saxophone work out for you?I just bought a 1970 Alto Bundy serial number 578*** she is in nice condition have a look the pictures There small so just put your mouse over them and R click to enlarge them http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2006-3/1154094/BUNDYSAXOPHONESELMER.jpgI needed a good vintage back up sax for practice that wouldnt hurt the wallet so much hope she plays nice as she looks. Later Stevebruce bailey01-18-2007, 06:43 AMThe horn mentioned (3.5 years ago!) would not have the name on the bell as they were decals that can be easily removed.Enviroguy
01-18-2007, 11:21 PM
Hey Bob how did the saxophone work out for you?
I just bought a 1970 Alto Bundy serial number 578*** she is in nice condition have a look the pictures There small so just put your mouse over them and R click to enlarge them http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2006-3/1154094/BUNDYSAXOPHONESELMER.jpg
I needed a good vintage back up sax for practice that wouldnt hurt the wallet so much hope she plays nice as she looks.
Later Steve
This look a lot like my school horn, a 628K Bundy tenor. These are great cheap horns. If you replace the Selmer-style plastic-resonator pads with good doomed metal resonator pads, the tone really comes alive.
kd6tjc
01-20-2007, 10:38 PM
Hello Enviroguy
You Stated that the Selmer-style plastic-resonator pads can be replaced with good doomed metal resonator pads, the tone really comes alive.
Im gonna look into doing this on my backup alto sax soon as she needs new ones.
Later Steve
Keith Ridenhour
03-04-2007, 09:06 PM
I thought it might make a good back up horn? K
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110096651107
Loprofyler
03-12-2007, 03:17 AM
Well... Since you're discussing Bundys, maybe someone can help me make a decision. I have two altos and thinking about selling one of them. One of them is from the late 60's (#409xxx) with "Bundy" & "H&A Selmer" on the bell. The other is a mid-70's (#607xxx) with the common "Bundy" engraving on the bell. They both sound OK, but I was wondering if one is considered to be better than the other or if they are pretty much the same horn. Any thoughts?
Keith Ridenhour
03-17-2007, 01:35 AM
This horn I got has Bundy on the bell and a pearl octave key which I hate. But the darn thing plays exceptionally well for 115 dollars!!! I'll post an AB with my Selmer Mk 6. K
Keith Ridenhour
03-17-2007, 03:48 AM
Heres a cut of this 115 dollar tenor along side my Mk 6. The keywork is awkward on the Bundy but I like the tone? K
http://kride.net/LinkClick.aspx?link=%2fPortals%2f15%2fGear+Trials%2fbundyvrsselmerMk6.mp3&tabid=332&mid=882
drakesaxprof
03-17-2007, 01:06 PM
Sound is very good on both. I'm guessing that the first example is the Bundy, only because the low-register mechanics sound more awkward to you, whereas you sound totally comfortable on the second. Soundwise, though, it's hard to tell them apart. Nice score for the $
Heres a cut of this 115 dollar tenor along side my Mk 6. The keywork is awkward on the Bundy but I like the tone? K
http://kride.net/LinkClick.aspx?link=%2fPortals%2f15%2fGear+Trials%2fbundyvrsselmerMk6.mp3&tabid=332&mid=882
keithsy
04-26-2008, 04:42 PM
Firstly, thank you to the adm. for resetting my password. It is the last link left of the old me. Enjoy your Bundy. I've owned one since 1973 and I am happy with it. I played my best high school music on it and I am looking forward to playing in public again. Bundys were very reliable and durable and rivaled its parent Selmer and its then, competitors.
geauxsax
08-03-2008, 07:21 PM
Bundy Questions:
I have a little Bundy II Alto from 1984/85 bought new by Mom and Dad for me way back when (sn 905XXX).
Just out of curiosity: What are the differences between the Bundy "I" and Bundy II? Are they totally different horns? If so, what was the 'II based on? I seem to remember someone saying that the Bundy I was basically a Buescher True Tone body tube with updated keywork. Is this true?
Lastly, what's the biggest gripe about the Bundy IIs? They get beat up a lot, but I'd like to hear specifics. Mine was/is super durable and got me though High School in the 80's--I didn't think it was that bad, and nothing really jumped out at me as a terrible flaw. I'm not trying to make it out to be something it isn't, either---just curious.
ABeginner
08-06-2008, 12:44 AM
From what I've gathered (and correct me if I'm wrong), the original Selmer Bundy was Selmer's (some say "cheaper") take on the previous Beuscher model, and the Bundy II is a student horn with a design more similar to (in the student sense) the Mark VI.
I'd also like to second geauxsax's last question. I frequently read posts saying that the Bundy II alto is "junk", that it's "too loud" with "terrible overall sound quality", etc. Several agree that they are the "least common denominator" of even remotely reasonable student saxes, and should be considered only if they are the only affordable option that doesn't come out of China. I've been able to find comments from only two posters on SOTW who prefer the sound of the Bundy II over the YAS-23, and several dozen who go the other way. My understanding is that there was more variability between Bundy II's than between YAS-23s (owing to computerized assembly). The weight and key placement differences aside, is it possible that the emphatic Bundy II haters have just heard a few bad apples? Or that more people prefer the brighter sound of the more modern student pieces? Have too many half-coached, half-interested band students with bad reeds, poorly fitted mouthpieces, and rarely to never serviced saxes created a bad rep? Or are the good apples in Bundy II land so few and far between that most people will never encounter one?
FWIW, I'm happy with mine so far.
iluvsax
09-11-2008, 03:43 AM
Make it three.
I love my Bundy II alto; it was my uncle's from the 80's and I love it. I take as good care as possible with it, being my only horn, and a lot of my money has gone to new mouthpieces and ligatures for it. Really no repairs, save an initial repad. I love the horn, and yes, I do very much prefer the darker sound. It seems more heavyweight than the Yamaha student horns, a fact that I enjoy. Yes, I have heard quite a few "bad apples"; but in almost all cases the kids were careless and dropped, kicked, beat, sat on, thrown, and a variety of other violent nouns that demended instant reposession by the SPS.
And BTW, I hate almost anything that comes from China. Alas, to not by from them, I'd have to be omish. :(
Sire James
01-16-2010, 03:20 AM
i have a Bundy II alto saxophone (selmer company) and i was wondering is that a good instrument to play for a wail or just as a beginner
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Mal 2
01-16-2010, 04:22 AM
i have a Bundy II alto saxophone (selmer company) and i was wondering is that a good instrument to play for a wail or just as a beginner
They're really not bad horns. They're just not GREAT horns either. Like a lot of makes, they have a fair amount of variance from one to the next, in addition to the differing amounts of abuse various used horns have seen. Mechanically and ergonomically, the Bundy II is a modern horn and the original Bundy is a vintage horn (being identical to a late Buescher Aristocrat). Which one you prefer is a matter of taste, but more people prefer the modern action.
Make sure it's in good condition and not leaking and it should be more than adequate as a beginner horn.
Enviroguy
01-16-2010, 04:34 AM
Yep,
The Bundy II is a decent horn. Many players have gone all the way through school on one.
And welcome to SOTW!
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