[Zagzig]

How would you compare a Selmer Bundy 2 to a Conn Director Shooting Star model ie a Mex-i-Conn horn?

From what I gather, some players like the Bundy 2, while others consider it worthy of contempt.

Apparently the first Selmer Bundy was slightly better.

I am asking these questions because both Bundys and Shooting stars can be had for peanuts on ebay.

I would like to buy an horn for around 80 dollars on ebay which would be adequete for the needs of a beginner. I have never tried either of these horns and I am curious as to what they are like.

 

[Bernards20040]

I used to have an Armstrong (Conn clone) and whilst the sound was not that great it was a very solid horn and the intonation was pretty good I learn't on it and would have no problem reccomending it to a financialy struggling begineer.

 

[zxcvbnm]

A lot of people hate the mexiconns. The bundy should be better, and the earlier bundy even better (based on the True-Tone I think). But, for around $80, it'll probably need work.

 

[Zagzig]

You are right. It is almost for sure it would need work.

My question was a little on the academic side.

I am interested in knowing more about what Mex-i-Conns and Bundys are like and how they compare to each other.

 

[hornfixer]

They are both junk.
The only reason I can think of that you would want them in your town is if you wanted more work....lots of work.
Your reputation is at stake.

 

[littlemanbighorn]

They are both junk.

Agreed. There are many reasons they go for cheap on eBay. Horn fixer nicely summarized them for you.