| Bundy saxophones are a part of the Selmer | | | | worked for the Selmer Company in the early 1900's. |
| Company. Many know the brand Bundy because they | | | | Mr. Bundy was responsible for the Amerian portion of |
| were once owned by the Buescher Musical Instrument | | | | the Selmer Company, based out of Elkart, Indiana. Mr. |
| Company based out of Indiana. The Bundy saxophone | | | | Bundy was partially responsible for increasing |
| became popular for it's fine craftsmanship. The | | | | customer demand for saxophones and increasing |
| Buescher Company used special tooling to give the | | | | sales to baby boomers during the 1960's. |
| Bundy saxophones an expensive and glitzy looking | | | | There are several used Bundy saxophones available |
| finish. | | | | on the market, because 1000s of student horns have |
| Bundy saxophones are a very common choice for | | | | been sold throughout the years. These instruments |
| beginning saxophone students. These saxophones | | | | have obviously been well made, because saxophones |
| started to become very popular as student horns in | | | | from the 70's and 80's are still being used in band |
| the 1970's. The price point was especially attractive to | | | | programs across the country. Also, professional |
| new saxophone students, because they could get | | | | musicians who have purchased these saxophones |
| started with a new instrument for $700. This is much | | | | over twenty years ago are still playing on some of the |
| lower in cost, compared to several other | | | | original designs of the Bundy saxophones. Most wind |
| manufacturers who charge more than $1000 for a | | | | instruments will stay in good condition for years, if |
| new saxophone. | | | | properly cared for by the owner. |
| The Bundy name originated from George Bundy who | | | | |