Yamaha Saxophone Serial Number List

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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.

Since 1887, when it began producing reed organs, the Yamaha Corporation in Japan (then Nippon Gakki Co., Ltd.) has grown to become the world’s largest manufacturer of a full line of musical instruments, and a leading producer of audio/visual products, semiconductors and other computer related products, sporting goods, home appliances and furniture, specialty metals, machine tools, and industrial robots.

Since Yamaha Music Foundation was established in 1966, it has generated a wide range of music activities throughout global society, including Yamaha music schools, and the Junior Original Concert. Strong commitment to promote and support music education and popularization is one of the most significant elements to distinguish Yamaha from its competitors (reference: http://www.yamaha.com/aboutyamaha.asp).

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Model Notation

List

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 Parts List. All the parts for each Yamaha model. Particularly beneficial if you’re trying to determine what the differences between models are. Do note that different finished parts (e.g. a silver bell as opposed to a lacquer bell) also have different part numbers.
  • Yamaha Movies. Includes a LONG factory tour (in a couple languages) and a couple LONG promo vids.
  • Number
  • Yamaha Saxophone Factory Picture Tour.
  • Archived Pics. Yamaha’s authorized archival pics (some are mislabled).
  • Greg Vail’s Sax Reviews. Greg is a Yamaha clinician and he’s written some purple prose regarding the Yamahas. Again note that he’s a “Yamaha clinician.”
  • Serial
  • Yamaha necks. They have a few.
  • Caring for your Sax. Hey, it’s the official care guide.
  • Yamaha Podcasts. It’s got clinics and other great resources. A must check.
  • Yamaha Artists’ Pages.
  • Yamaha “What’s New?” Woodwind Pages.
  • Yamaha Canada. They have a very nice spread of all current instruments with specs.
  • Yamaha Advantage Website. Beginner info.
  • Yamaha Virtual Magazines.
  • Yamaha Alto Sax Serial Number

  • Yamaha Online Catalogs (PDFs). There are actually multiple catalogs here that list saxophones.
  • Yamaha Saxophone Serial Numbers

  • Yamaha’s Blog. Hey! They also have a WordPress Blog!
  • Pete’s Nikkan Pics. Yes, I’m tooting my own horn.
  • The 10 Millionth Instrument. Some info about Nikkan Gakki Corp, too.
  • 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
    DateSerial #
    18761
    1877700
    18781,700
    18793,000
    18805,000
    18816,000
    18827,000
    18838,000
    18849,000
    188510,500
    188612,000
    188713,000
    188814,000
    188916,500
    189018,000
    189120,000
    189222,500
    189325,000
    189427,500
    189529,000
    189634,000
    189740,000
    189846,700
    189952,000
    190058,000
    Cup Mouthpiece Instruments
    1901 - 1930
    DateSerial #
    190166,700
    190271,000
    190376,000
    190482,000
    190588,000
    190694,000
    1907100,000
    1908106,000
    1909111,000
    1910116,000
    1911121,000
    1912126,000
    1913130,150
    1914132,400
    1915137,000
    1916142,575
    1917146,600
    1918155,000
    1919165,900
    1920169,500
    1921175,500
    1922190,450
    1923198,475
    1924206,700
    1925219,850
    1926230,900
    1927239,500
    1928252,900
    1929263,200
    1930273,700
    Cup Mouthpiece Instruments
    1931 - 1956
    DateSerial #
    1931280,130
    1932281,360
    1933289,743
    1934294,687
    1935300,690
    1936307,996
    1937315,575
    1938322,650
    1939324,859
    1940327,850
    1941338,500
    1942348,150
    1943354,600
    1944355,500
    1945355,750
    1946355,850
    1947366,650
    1948376,100
    1949383,650
    1950389,600
    1951396,300
    1952393,301
    1953420,057
    1954427,301
    1955500,001
    1956571,850
    Reed Mouthpiece Instruments 1895 - 1925
    DateSerial #
    18951
    18962,000
    18972,500
    18983,000
    18993,500
    19003,900
    19014,400
    19025,100
    19036,700
    19048,500
    19059,600
    190610,800
    190712,000
    190813,000
    190915,400
    191017,800
    191121,200
    191222,500
    191325,000
    191430,000
    191635,000
    191740,000
    191950,000
    192058,000
    192164,000
    192283,000
    1923101,775
    1924124,600
    1925145,400

    Yamaha Saxophone Serial Number List Pdf

    Reed Mouthpiece Instruments 1926 - 1956
    DateSerial #
    1926167,900
    1927193,450
    1928209,250
    1929224,600
    1930237,800
    1931244,700
    1932249,230
    1933256,501
    1934260,000
    1935263,500
    1936271,000
    1937278,000
    1938284,000
    1939285,000
    1940288,300
    1941295,250
    1942304,500
    1943309,250
    1944309,300
    1945310,200
    1946314,000
    1947320,000
    1948327,150
    1949332,150
    1950337,250
    1951341,850
    1952341,851
    1953354,742
    1954359,251
    1955500,001
    1956571,750

    Yamaha Saxophone Serial Number Lookup

    Conn Cup Mouthpiece and Reed Mouthpiece Instruments
    1957 - 1972
    DateSerial #
    1957652002
    1958718626
    1959779657
    1960834200
    1961898556
    1962949465
    1963c00501
    1964c73854
    1965e54106
    1966h31247
    1967k35274
    1968l20454
    1969'm' prefix
    1970'n' prefix
    1971'p' prefix
    1972'r' prefix
    Conn Cup Mouthpiece Instruments
    1973 - present
    DateSerial #
    1973ga30000
    1974ga40000
    1975ga50000
    1977ga60000
    1978ga70000
    1979ga80000
    1980*
    1981*
    198216500 - 23430*
    198323431 - 33388*
    198433389 - 45521*
    198545522 - 58991*
    58992 � 68841*
    198768842 � 76617* & prefix '37'
    198876618 � 81115* & prefix '38'
    1989prefix '39'
    1990prefix '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
    DateSerial #
    197683000 - 89496
    197791314 - 98992
    197898993 - 111820
    1979111821 - 128691
    1980128692 - 145001
    1981145002 - 154753
    1982154954 - 170073
    1983170074 - 184336
    1984184337 - 201207
    1985201208 - 221243
    1986221244 - 240141
    1987240142 - 261465
    1988261466 - 273178
    3811713 - 3821881
    19893900000
    19904000000
    19914100000
    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.