SAXOPHONE SERIAL NUMBERS

The serial number on a saxophone is usually located on the opposite side of the body tube from the low D key. This is the bottom/back of the body tube just above the body to bow brace. Many saxophones had the serial number on the bell. These are very easy to find, as they are usually placed right by the logo on the bell.Some saxophones, like the early Selmer's, had the serial number in both places, on the bell and back of the body tube. In this case use the serial number on the bell to date the saxophone.