Yamaha Saxophone Serial Number List
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- Yamaha Alto Sax Serial Number
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- Yamaha Saxophone Serial Number Lookup
Vito saxophones have been made by Vito (Wisconsin), Beaugnier, Leblanc, Yamaha, Jupiter and Yanagisawa. Keep this in mind when attempting to date your instrument. Yamaha: These serial numbers are probably only for the Vito labeled YAS-21/23/25 stencils. However, these serials might apply to all Yamsaha instruments. Hi, I have a yamaha tenor sax YTS 62 that I am selling and a lot of people. I am looking at purchasing a YTS 62 with serial number 046551. Yamaha YTS 25 Tenor Saxophone For Sale. Vito saxophones have been made by Vito (Wisconsin), Beaugnier, Leblanc, Yamaha, Jupiter and Yanagisawa. Keep this in mind when attempting to date your instrument. Yamaha: These serial numbers are probably only for the Vito labeled YAS-21/23/25 stencils. However, these serials might apply to all Yamsaha instruments.
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Model Notation

Most Yamaha models are in the form of “YAS-21”. Simple: Yamaha Alto Sax – Model 21“. Below is a little chart, where “x” means “a number”.
- 2x = Student model (21, 23, 25). 25 is identical to 23, but it has an altissimo F# key.
- 275 = Student model. Improved version of the 2x models.
- 32 = Intermediate model, virtually identical to 52 model.
- 475 = Intermediate model, updated version of 52 model.
- 52 = Intermediate model.
- 34 = Advanced intermediate model (improved neck).
- 575 = Advanced intermediate model (improved neck and bell).
- 6x = Machine-made professional model (61, 62, 62II).
- 675 = Professional soprano.
- 82 = Custom professional.
- 8×5 = Custom professional (855, 875).
- YAS01M/Q/MQ: A limited edition Indonesian-made model. Student quality.
- AD01 (Advantage): Slightly reworked model 23s for the education market.
Serial Number Information
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Yamaha serial numbers, like Yanagisawa’s, are not necessarily sequential. There are also no extant serial number charts, even for dealers. If you want to know when your Yamaha was made, the only completely accurate answer is from Yamaha, themselves. You should be able to contact them through their global website.
However, there is an extant serial number chart for the Vito 7131RK, which is the Vito-stenciled Yamaha YAS-25. This chart can give you some information.
Further, you could look at the Yamaha Parts List, as that does have some serial number ranges listed.
Errata
- I am unaware of any Yamaha sopranino (“Eb soprano”, if you prefer) or Bb bass saxophones. They may have had a prototype at one point, but I have never seen one.
- I may include some of the Nippon Gakki instruments if I can find them. They’re fairly uncommon, but earlier ones look like copies of various things, really late ones (like this one) are virtually identical to the Yamaha 61 horns and may actually have been built BY Yamaha before Yamaha purchased Nikkan Gakki.I also found this page, which has some shots of the Nikkan Imperial AND an MP3 of it. That’s kinda kewl.
- “Nikkan” was also a name that was used on some early Yanagisawa brasswinds. There doesn’t appear to be any connection with these brasswinds and Yamaha.
Linkies
There are a lot of absolutely superb links to Yamaha stuff and there are some great things to be found on the Yamaha websites. I’m going to try to list some of the great linkies, below:


Yamaha Alto Sax Serial Number
Yamaha Saxophone Serial Numbers
Originally published May 24, 2010.
Added info about Yamaha’s blog and a link to my Nikkan pics on July 21, 2010.
Cup Mouthpiece Instruments 1876 - 1900 | |
Date | Serial # |
1876 | 1 |
1877 | 700 |
1878 | 1,700 |
1879 | 3,000 |
1880 | 5,000 |
1881 | 6,000 |
1882 | 7,000 |
1883 | 8,000 |
1884 | 9,000 |
1885 | 10,500 |
1886 | 12,000 |
1887 | 13,000 |
1888 | 14,000 |
1889 | 16,500 |
1890 | 18,000 |
1891 | 20,000 |
1892 | 22,500 |
1893 | 25,000 |
1894 | 27,500 |
1895 | 29,000 |
1896 | 34,000 |
1897 | 40,000 |
1898 | 46,700 |
1899 | 52,000 |
1900 | 58,000 |
Cup Mouthpiece Instruments 1901 - 1930 | |
Date | Serial # |
1901 | 66,700 |
1902 | 71,000 |
1903 | 76,000 |
1904 | 82,000 |
1905 | 88,000 |
1906 | 94,000 |
1907 | 100,000 |
1908 | 106,000 |
1909 | 111,000 |
1910 | 116,000 |
1911 | 121,000 |
1912 | 126,000 |
1913 | 130,150 |
1914 | 132,400 |
1915 | 137,000 |
1916 | 142,575 |
1917 | 146,600 |
1918 | 155,000 |
1919 | 165,900 |
1920 | 169,500 |
1921 | 175,500 |
1922 | 190,450 |
1923 | 198,475 |
1924 | 206,700 |
1925 | 219,850 |
1926 | 230,900 |
1927 | 239,500 |
1928 | 252,900 |
1929 | 263,200 |
1930 | 273,700 |
Cup Mouthpiece Instruments 1931 - 1956 | |
Date | Serial # |
1931 | 280,130 |
1932 | 281,360 |
1933 | 289,743 |
1934 | 294,687 |
1935 | 300,690 |
1936 | 307,996 |
1937 | 315,575 |
1938 | 322,650 |
1939 | 324,859 |
1940 | 327,850 |
1941 | 338,500 |
1942 | 348,150 |
1943 | 354,600 |
1944 | 355,500 |
1945 | 355,750 |
1946 | 355,850 |
1947 | 366,650 |
1948 | 376,100 |
1949 | 383,650 |
1950 | 389,600 |
1951 | 396,300 |
1952 | 393,301 |
1953 | 420,057 |
1954 | 427,301 |
1955 | 500,001 |
1956 | 571,850 |
Reed Mouthpiece Instruments 1895 - 1925 | |
Date | Serial # |
1895 | 1 |
1896 | 2,000 |
1897 | 2,500 |
1898 | 3,000 |
1899 | 3,500 |
1900 | 3,900 |
1901 | 4,400 |
1902 | 5,100 |
1903 | 6,700 |
1904 | 8,500 |
1905 | 9,600 |
1906 | 10,800 |
1907 | 12,000 |
1908 | 13,000 |
1909 | 15,400 |
1910 | 17,800 |
1911 | 21,200 |
1912 | 22,500 |
1913 | 25,000 |
1914 | 30,000 |
1916 | 35,000 |
1917 | 40,000 |
1919 | 50,000 |
1920 | 58,000 |
1921 | 64,000 |
1922 | 83,000 |
1923 | 101,775 |
1924 | 124,600 |
1925 | 145,400 |
Yamaha Saxophone Serial Number List Pdf
Reed Mouthpiece Instruments 1926 - 1956 | |
Date | Serial # |
1926 | 167,900 |
1927 | 193,450 |
1928 | 209,250 |
1929 | 224,600 |
1930 | 237,800 |
1931 | 244,700 |
1932 | 249,230 |
1933 | 256,501 |
1934 | 260,000 |
1935 | 263,500 |
1936 | 271,000 |
1937 | 278,000 |
1938 | 284,000 |
1939 | 285,000 |
1940 | 288,300 |
1941 | 295,250 |
1942 | 304,500 |
1943 | 309,250 |
1944 | 309,300 |
1945 | 310,200 |
1946 | 314,000 |
1947 | 320,000 |
1948 | 327,150 |
1949 | 332,150 |
1950 | 337,250 |
1951 | 341,850 |
1952 | 341,851 |
1953 | 354,742 |
1954 | 359,251 |
1955 | 500,001 |
1956 | 571,750 |
Yamaha Saxophone Serial Number Lookup
Conn Cup Mouthpiece and Reed Mouthpiece Instruments 1957 - 1972 | |
Date | Serial # |
1957 | 652002 |
1958 | 718626 |
1959 | 779657 |
1960 | 834200 |
1961 | 898556 |
1962 | 949465 |
1963 | c00501 |
1964 | c73854 |
1965 | e54106 |
1966 | h31247 |
1967 | k35274 |
1968 | l20454 |
1969 | 'm' prefix |
1970 | 'n' prefix |
1971 | 'p' prefix |
1972 | 'r' prefix |
Conn Cup Mouthpiece Instruments 1973 - present | |
Date | Serial # |
1973 | ga30000 |
1974 | ga40000 |
1975 | ga50000 |
1977 | ga60000 |
1978 | ga70000 |
1979 | ga80000 |
1980 | * |
1981 | * |
1982 | 16500 - 23430* |
1983 | 23431 - 33388* |
1984 | 33389 - 45521* |
1985 | 45522 - 58991* |
58992 � 68841* | |
1987 | 68842 � 76617* & prefix '37' |
1988 | 76618 � 81115* & prefix '38' |
1989 | prefix '39' |
1990 | prefix '40' |
Note: From 1987 to present, add 50 to the serial number prefix to calculate the year of manufacture. |
C. G. C.G. Conn Saxophones 1976 - present | |
Date | Serial # |
1976 | 83000 - 89496 |
1977 | 91314 - 98992 |
1978 | 98993 - 111820 |
1979 | 111821 - 128691 |
1980 | 128692 - 145001 |
1981 | 145002 - 154753 |
1982 | 154954 - 170073 |
1983 | 170074 - 184336 |
1984 | 184337 - 201207 |
1985 | 201208 - 221243 |
1986 | 221244 - 240141 |
1987 | 240142 - 261465 |
1988 | 261466 - 273178 3811713 - 3821881 |
1989 | 3900000 |
1990 | 4000000 |
1991 | 4100000 |
Note: From 1987 to present, add 50 to the serial number prefix to calculate the year of manufacture. *1980 - 1986 serial numbers are for student trumpet and cornets only. Other cup mouthpiece serial numbers are not available at this time. |