I retired 26 years ago, so witnessed the growth of the company at first hand. The regular BUNDY had been by far the most purchased student model for years, butthe first year of the BUNDY II saw a 38% further increase in sales.I see many blogs from supposed "authorities" forsaxophones, especially SELMER models, but see very in the way of really accurate knowledge, such as I have after 30 years with the company.
There certainly was no way of improving on that,so my attention was focusewd on variations in the mecxhanism, especially on the reshaping and location of the table keys for the left hand little finger.There were a few other minor changes made, but they were not what contributed to the sudden spurt in sales we enjoyed. The body design was the same as the famous BUESCHER TRUTONE saxes, which were pattented in 1914, and were so fine that Sgurd Rascher, the world's finest player always used one.
Conn-Selmer Videos Frequently Asked Questions Serial Numbers Warranty Information.
The serial number for most saxophones, including Selmer Bundy saxophones, is located in one of two places: on the side of the body tube opposite the D key or on the bell near the Selmer Bundy logo. A repository of our manufacturing serial numbers listed out for your convenience. YANIGASAWA SAXOPHONES: During the 1970s, the 3rd and 4th digit of the serial number indicate the year of manufacture.
Took it out of the closet and saw that there was a yellow card with some instructions dated 7/85. Where is the serial numbers on a Bundy saxophone Locate the saxophone’s serial number. A bit of history- for many years previous, the BUNDY saxes had been made by the BUESCHERCompany in Elkhart, Indiana, the home also for H. I bought a Bundy II in 1986 which I still keep, serial 953,xxx. Bundy, and then their slightly less popular successors, the Bundy II, were. Cindylu-I am interested in your question because I was the Cheif Woodwind Technician and Designer for the SELMER Co and did the designing of the BUNDY IIsaxes. I’m not sure that there is a sax player, current or former, over the age of 30, who hasn’t at one time in his or her musical life, either played a Bundy, or sat next to someone, who played a Bundy saxophone.