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.

• Bundy Trumpet Serial Numbers

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.

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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.

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.

Important Dates:
1924 - Modele' 1924 Serial No. 957 shown in folder
1924 (late) - Modele' 22 Serial No. 980 known to exist
1930 - New 'Large Bore' models
1931 - First Super Models manufactured; often referred to as 'Cigar Cutter'
1935 - Balanced Action model
1947 - late 1954 - Super Action Saxophone
1951 (late) - First Low A Baritone Saxophone
1954 - Mark VI
1975 - Mark VII
1981 - Super Action 80
1986 - Super Action 80, Series II

Bundy Trumpet Serial Numbers

The first Selmer clarinets were made in 1890. By 1900 Selmer was also manufacturing Alto Clarinets, Bass Clarinets, Flutes, Oboes, and English Horns. In 1904 Henri joined with his brother Alexandre to form H. & A. Selmer. Alexandre was an accomplished clarinetist and was able to help Henri while a clarinetist with the Boston Symphony. Henri died in 1941; Alexandre in 1951. At about 1918, George Bundy retained the rights to American distribution.
While Selmer manufactured Mark VII Alto and Tenor saxes they continued to make Mark VI Soprano and Bari saxes for some time.