Important facts to consider before you look up your serial number: King serial numbers are difficult to track due to the different variations of product changes and the lack of official records. If you have been looking to invest in a great 5 digit alto this is a fantastic option. Click here to look at all Saxophones by model types. The second character indicated the month of the year 'A' for January, 'B' for February, 'C' for March, etc.
#Alto saxophone serial number lookup full#
The horn has just had a full setup and playing great right now. In March of 1974 an alpha-numeric system was established: The first character of the serial number indicated the decade 'G' for the 1970s, 'H' for the 1980s, etc. A new building opened in 1905 and serial numbers were then started at 5000. At this time there was a fire at the plant which destroyed all files.
By 1903, serial numbers had reached approx. This saxophone is fully playing top to bottom. The first Buescher instruments were produced in 1888. This saxophone is a relaq re lacquer sax! This sax is being sold as used and has its fair share of scratches, knicks, dings, fleabites, metal wear, patina, and other anomalies associated with an antique used sax. Check inside and under the bell if the serial number is not below the thumb rest. The thumb rest is a wide plastic or metal hook located about six inches below the place where the main body of the saxophone attaches to the neck. This horn has a great neck that has a matching 58xxx serial number with no pickups or patches. According to, the most common location of a saxophone’s serial number is just below the thumb rest.
The color of the horn is just right and the horn has a great aesthetic to it! This horn is really best scenario refinish as the engraving is ultra detailed floral engraving that looks great in the hands. Once again I repeat this horn is a relaq lacquer sax! The pitch is controlled by opening and closing. As with all single-reed instruments, sound is produced when a reed on a mouthpiece vibrates to produce a sound wave inside the instrument's body. This is a beautiful 1954 first year production Mark VI which is extremely rare to find!Īs insanely gorgeous as this saxophone is, its hard to believe this saxophone is actually a relacquer. The saxophone is a type of single-reed woodwind instrument with a conical body, usually made of brass. For sale is a Selmer Mark VI 58xxx alto saxophone with its matching serial number neck!
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