Model 1400B Based on the original designs of George Bundy’s student clarinets, Selmer clarinets offer construction that is built to last a lifetime. Combining durable drop forged nickel silver keys, straight cut tone holes, and a satin wood like finish, these instruments will hold up year after year. The 1400B clarinet is designed to be free blowing, allowing students to produce a full sound. Features Large.590” bore is free blowing and provides a full sound. Larger bore instruments will help students develop lung capacity early on. Large straight tone holes, limit resistance found on undercut instruments making it easy for students to achieve a large full sound early on.

Specially designed drop forged, nickel-silver keys are durable and resistant to bending. Wide pinky key designs make it easy for students with smaller fingers to reach. The satin wood like finish gives the instrument a sleek elegant look. Built in the USA (Elkhart, Indiana), the Selmer 1400B has built a foundation of trust with educators around the world. Tech Specs • Bb Soprano • Resonite ABS body • Nickel Silver Keys • Cylindrical Bore • Large Bore Size • Fixed Thumb-rest • Leather Pads • Hard Rubber Mouthpiece • ABS Case.

Serial Number, Year Manufactured. 5,020, 1906 *. 6,610, 1907 *. 7,808, 1908 *. 8,580, 1909 *. 11,250, 1910. 13,685, 1911 *. 15,870, 1912 *.

Selmer Bundy Resonite Clarinet? Author: Date: 2009-08-08 17:21 Hi, I have a Selmer Bundy Resonite Clarinet.model #779531. Can you tell me what year it was made and anything else about it? Maybe what it is worth? Breniee Re: Selmer Bundy Resonite Clarinet? Author: ★2017 Date: 2009-08-08 17:46 Can't tell you much about the age, but they were made by the millions, so their commercial (read: resale) value ain't all that thrilling - between $5 and $50, depending on looks and playability, if That Auction Site is any indicator of 'current market price'.

If it's playing fine as is, keep it as a backup or outdoors instrument. Having it 'done', however, is a great way to spend money, but only a mediocre one to invest it. -- Ben Re: Selmer Bundy Resonite Clarinet? Author: 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.

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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.

Re: Selmer Bundy Resonite Clarinet? Author: Date: 2009-08-10 00:30 Bundys are the Schwinn Varsities of the clarinet world.

They've made a zillion of them, they're a bit clunky with nothing particularly fancy about them, and they'll last forever. Changes in temperature, humidity and other conditions won't affect them at all. The most work they're ever likely to need is a new pad every now and then and the occasional tenon cork, so if you like it, have it checked over and enjoy playing it. Remember -- 90% of the results are because of the musician; not the instrument.

Benny Goodman could have played far, far better with a plastic Bundy than either of us could with a custom made Buffet R-13. Re: Selmer Bundy Resonite Clarinet? Author: Date: 2009-08-10 01:55 'They were carefully manufactured and, as I remember, some were actually tested by some top pros in major orchestral settings.' --------------------------------------------------- That would have been the Philadelphia Orchestra which Bundy had the Woodwind Quintet play them. All but Gigliotti - he couldn't stand it and refused. Sponsored by Backun/D'Addario/BG/Silverstein/ Artist Teacher and Soloist Re: Selmer Bundy Resonite Clarinet?

Author: Date: 2009-08-10 07:47 Check the tenon corks - if they're still the originals, then they often have an annoying habit of coming off in on go, and when least expected. The problem being the lipstic-style cork grease is very thin once applied, and the cork soaks it up so it gets right down to the glue used to stick the tenon corks onto the tenons.