At the top or bottom of the (near the C#/G# tonehole). At the top of the lower joint , often just above the tenon. Bundy Serial Number Estimation Chart
In the mid-1980s (circa 1986), Selmer released the . This is a different instrument. Its serial numbers typically start with the letter B . If you see "Bundy II" stamped on the bell or case, do not use the earlier charts. The Bundy II was produced until the early 2000s, and serial numbers are largely useless for dating because they were made in massive batches with no date correlation. Selmer Bundy Clarinet Serial Number Lookup
Bundy clarinets were made in Elkhart, Indiana (USA) until the 1980s, then production moved partially to Mexico or other facilities. Serial numbers changed formats over time. At the top or bottom of the (near the C#/G# tonehole)
If your number falls between the gaps (e.g., 45,000), post a photo on the Woodwind.org Clarinet Board . Experienced techs often have personal ledgers from overhauling hundreds of Bundys. This is a different instrument
The most common Bundy instruments were produced after Selmer USA acquired the Buescher Band Instrument Company. These student-line instruments often follow the . Serial Number Range Year of Manufacture Significant Milestone 381,000 – 408,817 1963 – 1965 Selmer USA acquisition of Buescher 408,818 – 519,999 1965 – 1969 Standard "Bundy" production era 520,000 – 629,999 1970 – 1974 High-volume student production 630,000 – 750,000+ 1975 – Late 1970s Introduction of more modern Resonite builds 1,000,000+ 1980s – 1990s Newer Selmer USA numbering Identifying Your Model Type
If you see something like K 03 , the "K" stands for the factory location (Kansas City) and "03" is the year.