Saxophone.org - created. * This complete Buescher serial number chart was derived from the data of Albert Mensinga plus our own data compiled from original.

OTHER SAXOPHONE MAKERS AMATI Country of manufacture: Czech Republic Production span: 1945- Amati Denak saxophones have an outstanding reputation for intonation and ability to stay in tune. They are considered to be undervalued in the used instrument market. The vintage Amati saxophones are known in general to have a sweet tone. Amati was deeply tied in/grew out of Keilwerth, and there's a lot of info under other makers like Keilwerth. Some of the most popular models are: Toneking Classic Classic- Super Classic Classic Deluxe Amati Super Classic LINKS (by Dennis Gazarek) BUFFET Country of manufacture: France Production span: 1866- Buffet Crampon et Compagnie is perhaps most famous for their clarinets.

The saxophones are known in general to have very dark tone and great workmanship. Some of the most popular models are: Super Dynaction S1.

COUESNON Country of manufacture: France Production span: 1882-1980 Couesnon was 'estabished' in 1882 and was one of the grand French names in brass and among one of the several 'conglomerates' of small French manufacturers. Their main facility burned in 1969, taking with it all the archives, serial numbers lists, e.t.c. Couesnon pretty much disappeared in the 1980's when the contract for distribution of Couesnon instruments to the United States was termintated.

The company has recently been reborn as a small limited produciton manufacturer. Some of the most popular models are: 1900 models (1882-1936) Monopole Series I (1937-1949) Monopole Series II (1950-1980) Couesnon Monopole Series II LINKS (By Haynes) DOLNET Country of manufacture: France Production span: 1888-1994 Dolnet horns were produced in very small numbers by a small French workshop that specialized in saxes. Production of saxophones was no more than about 500 horns per year.

The horns are known to be solidly made, are quite jazzy and have a huge lower end. Some of the most popular models are: Stencils Series I Series II Bel Air Imperial M70 Universal Dolnet Imperial LINKS (By USA horn) (By Haynes) HOLTON Country of manufacture: USA Production span: 1898-1964 (*) (*) Bought out by Leblanc The Frank Holton Company of Elkhorn, Wisconsin is one of the earliest saxophone makers, They do produce a quite respectable line of brasswinds as well. These saxophones are known to have some questionable intonation, odd keywork design and arguable sound and the price level on the market are normally not too high. Some of the most popular models are: Rudy Wiedoeft model Holton siver plate 1915 LINKS KEILWERTH Country of manufacture: Germany (*) Production span: 1925- (*) Keilwerth was founded in Czechoslovakia Keilwerth was involved in much of both the German and Chez. Saxophone market.

Keilwerth had associations with Boosey and Hawkes (before and after they purchased the Keilwerth company), Selmer, Kohlert, Amati and several other smaller manufacturers. Keilwert is considered to be one of the best brands available.

Selmer SBA Alto What Can Serial Numbers Tell Me? The main thing you learn from serial numbers is the age of the instrument of course. Although the dates in these charts are reasonably accurate, there may be some discrepancies for various reasons. Here are a few things to bear in mind: • Sometimes a company may hold back a batch of instruments and then release them a couple of years later. • The production of old and new models can overlap, or in some cases features of a new model appear on the later batch of the previous model.

Csi Safe V14 Keygen Download. This can lead to what we call transitional models, which have some new and some old features. A famous example would be the early 30s Conn instruments. • Many companies make other instruments, not just saxophones and the serial numbers are spread over their entire range. So saxophones may not be numbered sequentially. • Serial numbers can be used to identify supposedly “better” instruments.

It is sometimes (possible erroneously) supposed that five digit MKVIs are the best. Or you want to play a horn with a number that is close to your idol’s saxophone. Why do people sometimes mask the last three digits of a serial number?

When advertising an instrument for sale, you will often see the serial number referred to as 36xxxx. It is rumoured that there is a scam, by which somebody who acquires your serial number can then claim the instrument is theirs. This may just be paranoia as I have never heard of this happening, nor can I understand how it could happen.

Ideally you should have a record of the serial number with your sales receipt and won your insurance details. A serial number can of course be used to identify a stolen instrument. If a seller does hide part of the number you may wonder if they are trying to hide the fact that it is stolen. In most cases the reason is for the one stated above, but it is always worth checking when buying an instrument. Ask the seller privately for the number and do a search for that instrument. If it has been stolen recently, the legal owner may have registered it with an online database of.