Bundy saxophones are the beginner line of the great Selmer saxophones. Henri and Alexandre Selmer began making reeds and mouthpieces and, after moving to New York, began building horns. After some success they were able to branch into multiple horns, as well as professional, intermediate and beginner lines.
Examine the metal of the saxophone. The darker the metal is, the more copper present, which is a signifier to an older horn. Copper is expensive and has been limited to trace amounts in modern horns as a cost-saving measure. Be sure the metal is not dark because of tarnish. If the horn is silver it is not only old but rare, as Selmer rarely used silver except on C melody horns.
Distinguish the key design. If there are keys on the left side of the bell, it would have been manufactured before 1940. If there is a high F# key on the top left stack, it was built most likely after 1970. There are several small key guard designs that can be identified by looking at graphics in the history section of the Selmer Company website.
Bundy Ii Alto Sax Price
The Bundy and Bundy II saxophones were the workhorses of the beginning band programs in the US for decades. The ergonomics were that of a student sax, but they played well in tune, and were made very sturdy to hold up with years of abuse from beginning players. Bundy II Alto Sax. Serial Number 873480 SOLD - Jan. 2008 I've said this before and I'll say it again: Maybe there IS a reason why your kid doesn't want to practice. Maybe that darn school sax or rental sax is just plain hard to play. A professional could pick up the horn and say, 'This horn ain't no good. It don't play'. But your kid can't. Second-hand alto saxophone, looks neat, copper colour, intact and complete, with original box. Weight including flight case is almost 5 kg. The instrument is playable and complete, box with 10 extra reeds and protective cap for the mouthpiece.
Bundy Selmer Serial Numbers
Look on the back of the horn underneath the thumb rest or the left side of the bell just above or below the band. You should find a serial number. Bunny IIs are well documented and can be identified by year. Saxworx.com has a chart with serial numbers and years made.
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