Expert: Kenton Scott - 11/12/2007

Question
Mr. Scott,

I recently picked up an older looking Bundy trumpet at a local thrift store.  There is a "Geo M. Bundy Elkhart-Ind. USA" stencil on the bell.  The bell is noticable smaller than my Olds Bb trumpet and, although the pipes are the same length as a Bb, They seem more "compressed" or have less "finger-room" if you will.  Lastly the serial number is 122348.  Any information you can provide me with will be greatly appreciated.

Justin

Answer
It sounds like it is a style that is nick-named a pea-shooter.  It was simply a different configuration of the tubing.  I don't believe that they were of a smaller bore than other trumpets of that age, but you might want to check to see whether the bore is smaller.