\"Bundy\" Semi Plateau/Mazzeo Clarinet

[DaveLeBlanc]

I had this thread on the old site, and I am bringing it back up.

So, basically, I have a strange clarinet.  It is unmarked, but it came in a Bundy case.  The odd thing about this instrument are the three plateau keys.  There is one plateau key on the third hole on the upper section; one on the lowest hole on the bottom section; and one on the thumb key.
Now these are not the usual plateau keys we see on full plateau system clarinets; rather, they are more along the lines of the first key on a bass or alto clarinet: it has a small hole in the middle.

Now, Bundy did in fact make a partial-plateau system clarinet, but the only one I have found a reliable picture of contains only the lower plateau key.  Mine has three plateau keys.

Any ideas?

Dave LeBlanc

Pictures are attached for your perusal.

[philpedler]

I have put a new page for this clarinet with other pictures that David sent to me. Here\'s the link:
https://sites.google.com/a/clarinetpages.net/www/vintage-plastic-composite-clarinets/bundy/bundy-mazzeo

[Malcolm Martland]

Hi, curious keys. Does the hole go right through the pad too or are they solid? I\'ve only seen solid plateau keys. I have 3 Malerne and a Noblet plateaux plus a load of junk ones. I\'ll try and post some photos.
Malcolm

I had this thread on the old site, and I am bringing it back up.

So, basically, I have a strange clarinet.  It is unmarked, but it came in a Bundy case.  The odd thing about this instrument are the three plateau keys.  There is one plateau key on the third hole on the upper section; one on the lowest hole on the bottom section; and one on the thumb key.
Now these are not the usual plateau keys we see on full plateau system clarinets; rather, they are more along the lines of the first key on a bass or alto clarinet: it has a small hole in the middle.

Now, Bundy did in fact make a partial-plateau system clarinet, but the only one I have found a reliable picture of contains only the lower plateau key.  Mine has three plateau keys.

Any ideas?

Dave LeBlanc

Pictures are attached for your perusal.

[DaveLeBlanc]

They are pretty oddball...  The hole goes right on through the key!  It is almost like the kind seen on open-hole flutes.

Some pictures of your plateaus would be awesome!  I\'ve only seen a few.  Always wanted one...

Hi, curious keys. Does the hole go right through the pad too or are they solid? I\'ve only seen solid plateau keys. I have 3 Malerne and a Noblet plateaux plus a load of junk ones. I\'ll try and post some photos.
Malcolm

I had this thread on the old site, and I am bringing it back up.

So, basically, I have a strange clarinet.  It is unmarked, but it came in a Bundy case.  The odd thing about this instrument are the three plateau keys.  There is one plateau key on the third hole on the upper section; one on the lowest hole on the bottom section; and one on the thumb key.
Now these are not the usual plateau keys we see on full plateau system clarinets; rather, they are more along the lines of the first key on a bass or alto clarinet: it has a small hole in the middle.

Now, Bundy did in fact make a partial-plateau system clarinet, but the only one I have found a reliable picture of contains only the lower plateau key.  Mine has three plateau keys.

Any ideas?

Dave LeBlanc

Pictures are attached for your perusal.

[philpedler]

Yes, I believe the hole goes through the pad also.