Brand directory/Bundy/Serial number
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When was it made?

Enter the serial number marked on your Bundy instrument — usually on the valve casing, bell or receiver.

The school-band standard.
Made by Buescher after 1963.
In this archive
Dated via Buescher
Result format
Year or estimated range
Additional details
Factory & series, when known
Where can I find the number?
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Where to find the number
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As on Buescher instruments (Elkhart).

Frequently asked
Does this archive date Bundy instruments?

Not directly — Bundy brass was produced by Buescher, so those serial tables are the ones to use.

Where is the serial number on a Bundy instrument?

As on Buescher instruments (Elkhart). The exact spot varies by era and instrument type — the serial number guide walks through the common locations.

What if my Bundy serial number is not found?

Recheck the characters exactly as marked, including any letters and leading zeros. Letter-prefixed numbers often belong to student or non-domestic lines that cannot be dated from the number. Some production periods may simply not be covered yet.