Is Bundy clarinet good?

It is a longtime favorite of band programs and beginning and intermediate musicians eveywhere. With a Boehm keywork system which places tone holes at acoustically optimum points, the Bundy Clarinet provides a superb sound and easy playability-ideal for the student musician.

When did Bundy stop making clarinets?

Production ceased c. 1960. Before the Resonite, Bundys were wood clarinets made in France, probably by Selmer France, and imported by Selmer USA.

What is a Bundy clarinet?

About Bundy In 1948, Bundy revealed his Bundy Resonite Model 1400 clarinet. It looked and played like a traditional Selmer clarinet, but it was molded from plastic.

Where are Bundy clarinets made?

I had in high school an old wooden Bundy A Clarinet and it felt like blowing through an Elephants Trunk. Now Bundy’s are made in China, and to me the quality is terrible. Selmer did well with them. Music and Arts (now Bundy is “their store brand”- by ownership) took a CSO and called it a Bundy from what I see.

Are old clarinets worth any money?

It will be highly dependent on the factors mentioned above, but an old or used clarinet with little damage might be valued between $200 and $600. One which is in a not-so-good condition could be priced at no more than $150 to $200, with some having higher prices just due to its brand or the specific model.

Are Bundy instruments good?

Due to their solid construction and fair prices, Bundy instruments are highly-rated by music teachers, and are quite often the number one choice for novice musicians.

Are Bundy clarinets wood?

Bundy~Paris Made in France Bb Clarinet. I know nothing about clarinets. My sister played this in band during the mid 40’s. It is wood and marked Made in France.

Are Bundy clarinets still made?

These were introduced in 1948 and are still being made today as the Selmer 1400B. More than a million of these clarinets have been made. The Bundy 1400 was the first plastic clarinet to considered a complete success.

Who makes Bundy clarinet?

Selmer Company
Product Description Used Clarinet model Bundy Resonite made by Selmer Company. Comes with Bundy Case, Bundy Mouthpiece with ligature and silver metal cap, and a folio lyre.