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Yamaha clarinet serial number lookup –. Yamaha clarinet serial number lookup.Upon submitting proof of eligibility and subsequent approval, a serial number is generated to activate the software. 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. The standard info on Yamaha serial numbers is that they are not sequential and you need to contact Yamaha directly for information. Doctor Sax Woodwinds, 2100 Winnebago St, Unit 105, Madison, WI 53704, USA, phone: (608) 279-9744(608) 279-9744. Selmer 10S clarinet, c 25 years old. This instrument belongs to my 15-year old son and is a treasured item of a keen student. It may have been stolen. Stolen: 29 Oct 2013 - 8pm - Houston. About the robbery: blue mercedes van got broken into on Azartplein in Amsterdam 7 October 2012 between 8 and 10 pm. Buy Yamaha YCL-255 Standard Bb Clarinet Bb Clarinet: Clarinets - Amazon.com ✓ FREE. There is also no engraved serial number on the instrument. Granlund Woodwind Repair. Serial number list for Selmer (Paris) clarinets. Selmer (Paris) clarinets. Professional clarinets since 1885. The Series: is the letter in the serial number itself and not the model Series. Example: Selmer, Series 10S, #B0478 is a B Series made in 1980. We have no information on Selmer clarinets made before the L Series.


Here is a table of Vito Sax serial no.'s, manufacture dates, manufacturers, country of origin, etc.
I haven't found any reference tables for Vitos out there, so I started this one for myself and decided to share it.

Dec. 2007 - Use this CHART to date your Made-In-Japan 7131RK Vito Altos.
More info re: Vito/Yamaha History, serial numbers, dates.
Aug. 2, 2007 - Here is a Vito Saxophone Catalog.
Nov. 13, 2007 - Here is a Vito Sax Advertisement.
Apr. '08 - You might want to check out these YouTube videos on Beaugnier horns that 'jazzmanted' has put out there:
The first one and
Part Two
Here's a manual in PDF format, detailing the fingerings.
If you're anything like me, you'll have to print it out to be able to read it.
Woodwind Forum - French Vito Saxes Gallery
Woodwind Forum - Vintage Yanagisawa Info
Here is an interesting 'Connvergence' of one of the Conn Shooting Star (Director) Models with the Vito Kenosha horns.
One of JazzManTed's video on French Vitos on YouTube.
Some Photos of French Vitos here.
I've started putting links from some of the serial numbers to pictures of the saxes.
Whenever you see a serial number underlined, you can likely click on it. Cool, hunh? I've got lots more pictures than I have put links to here.

Some general info about LeBlanc and Vito.

There are now three tables on this page.
1) The first has actual serial numbers that I have seen.
2) The second is my attempt to make a general serial number guide for Vito-branded saxes.
3) The third and final is a table of contemporary Vito model numbers.
Yes, I know, this page is pretty dang long. I need to break it up into individual pages, or....

Please let me know of corrections/additons/deletions.
I also want to compile similar tables for the whole LeBlanc family...LeBlanc branded saxes, Noblet, Beaugnier, etc.

Please feel free to send me additional information I will add to this table and make it freely available to all.

Japan, Yanagisawa
Type Model Ser. No. Date Made In Made By Comments
SopranoVSP001069131981JapanYanagisawa-
BaritoneVSP00109726-JapanYanagisawaRH Bellkeys
SopranoVSP001114xx1982JapanYanagisawaCurved Soprano
TenorVSP001179271984JapanYanagisawaRH Bellkeys Hi F#, underslung octave
AltoVSP001219561984JapanYanagisawa'ring' bell brace, RH Bellkeys
BaritoneVSP001341861986JapanYanagisawa'ring' bell brace, RH Bellkeys
--0014192691-92JapanYanagisawaNot a Vito...dated Yani
Baritone-003776882early 80'sJapanYanigasawaRH Bellkeys, Low A
Baritone-01781209-JapanYanigasawaRH Bellkeys, Low A, hi F
BaritoneB6018018xx1980JapanYanigasawa-
Soprano-03774862-JapanYanigasawa-
Soprano-03785992-Japan-Hi F#
AltoVSP03803437April 1980JapanYanagisawaA600 Model, only 50 made
Baritone-04781xx-Japan--
Soprano-07775320-JapanYanagisawaSame as Yani S-6, high F#
Soprano-08775422-JapanYanagisawaSame as Yani S-6, high F#
Baritone-1070001980'sJapanYanagisawa-
Baritone-1077107581-82JapanYanagisawaModel 800/880
Soprano-12775777-Japan--
Baritone-273981-JapanYanigasawaLow A
Soprano-S970866-JapanYanagisawaCurved
Soprano-S9709xx-JapanYanagisawa-
Soprano-37636901976Japan--
Soprano3763695-JapanYanagisawa-
SopranoS647523721975JapanYanagisawa-
SopranoS647527321975JapanYanagisawa-
Soprano-5753xxx1975Japan--
Soprano71433SS57639531997-98 Purch DateJapanYanigasawaVito 7133SS aka Yani S-6
Baritone-674321-Japan--
Baritone-775777-JapanYanagisawa-

Japan, Yamaha, Low Serial No.
Type Model Ser. No. Date Made In Made By Comments
Tenor-0001761970Not MarkedYamahaYTS-21?
Tenor-0009541971Not MarkedYamahaYTS-21? Made in Kenosha?
Tenor-001286-Japan--
Tenor-001827-Japan--
Alto-004828Purch'd New 1974JapanYamaha-
Alto-008577-JapanYamaha-
Tenor-010xxx~1981JapanYamaha-
Tenor-010723~1981JapanYamaha-
Tenor-011639-JapanYamaha-
Tenor-0116851977JapanYamahaPurch Date
Tenor-0124031977JapanYamahaPurch Date
Tenor-013742-Japan--
Tenor'Super'0137131975Japan--
Tenor-016257-Japan--
Tenor7131T016495-Japan--
Tenor-018336-Japan--
Tenor-0191281980'sJapan--
Alto-023234-Japan--
Alto-023646-Japan--
Alto-027000-Japan--
Alto-031326-Japan--
Alto-033534-Japan--
Alto-035285-Japan--
Alto-037287-Japan--
Alto-037886-Japan--
Alto-042184-Japan--
Alto-043244-Japan--
Alto-049368-Japan--
Alto-0524212002?Japan--
Alto-050233-JapanYamaha-
Alto-0503821980Japan--
Alto-055435-Japan--
Alto-057699-Japan--
Tenor-065288A----
Alto-066702-Japan--
Alto-069284-Japan--
Alto-071357-Japan--
Alto-0745071993JapanYamahaPurch Date
Alto-074750-Japan--
Alto-076638Pre 1987Japan-Purchased 1987
Alto-084xxx~1987Japan-1987
Alto-087209-Japan--
Alto-093809-Japan--
Alto-141117-Japan--
Alto-141421-Japan--
Tenor-145009-Japan--

French, Kenosha variations
Type Model Ser. No. Date Assembled Parts Mfg. Made In Made By Comments
Alto-88----Yamaha/KenoshaNo 'A' in Ser. No.
Alto-234Purch'd used in '72----Yamaha/KenoshaNo 'A' in Ser. No.
Alto-253----Yamaha/KenoshaNo 'A' in Ser. No.
Alto71313341970--Yamaha/KenoshaNo 'A' in Ser. No.
Alto-495----Yamaha/KenoshaNo 'A' in Ser. No.
AltoModel 35122A-----Rationale System
AltoModel 35132A-----LH bellkeys
AltoModel 35B148?-----Rationale System
AltoModel 35246A~1965----LeBlanc System
AltoYAS-21281A1970-79--Jap/WI--
Alto-370A-----LH Bb, B, C# all under 1 keyguard
Alto-408A------
Tenor-449A---Kenosha-LH Bellkeys
AltoModel 35461A-----LeBlanc System; Gold-Plated?
AltoModel 35465A-----LeBlanc System
AltoModel 35486A-----LeBlanc System
AltoModel 35509A-----LeBlanc System
Alto-646A------
AltoModel 35680A-----LeBlanc System
AltoModel 35834APurch'd new 1964-66----LeBlanc System
AltoModel 35917 (no 'A')1959----LeBlanc System
Alto-B1028------
AltoSpecialB1032-----Marked 'Special' & 'WHEN ONLY THE BEST IS GOOD ENOUGH'
Alto-B1066-----Marked 'WHEN ONLY THE BEST IS GOOD ENOUGH'
Tenor-966A-----LH Bellkeys
Alto-1064A1960's--Kenosha?--
Alto-1083A---Kenosha-LH bellkeys, G# artic. switch, script 'Vito'
Alto-1106A------
AltoModel 36?1110A1960's-----
AltoModel 351150A-----LeBlanc Rationale System
AltoModel 351156A-----LeBlanc Rationale System
AltoModel 351208A-----LeBlanc System
AltoModel 351239A-----LeBlanc System
AltoQuasi-YAS211247A---U.S.?-RH Bellkeys; Japan/US hybrid
AltoModel 351298A~1965Kenosha?France?--LeBlanc-System
Alto-1331-----No 'A' in Serial No.; LH Bellkeys
Alto-1339A-----LH Bellkeys
AltoModel 351364A-----LeBlanc-System
Tenor-1410A------
Alto-1439A----KenoshaLH Bellkeys, switchable G#
Alto-1468S--France?---
-Model 35?1483A-----LH bellkeys & LH Hi F#
-1493A-----LH 22, 21, 20, Beaugnier style keyguard on 22, 21; sep. guard on 20 see pix
-Special1519--USA'U.S.A.'--
Alto-1552---'U.S.A.'-LH bellkeys
AltoSpecial1607---Made in USA-LH Bellkeys
Tenor1612A--FranceKenosha-LH Bellkeys
AltoModel 351649A~1965Kenosha?France?--LeBlanc-System
AltoModel 3517xx---France-LeBlanc-System, LH bellkeys
Alto-1711A---Kenosha-Script 'Vito', LH Bellkeys
Alto-1776A-----RH 22, 21, 20; wh....
AltoSpecial1782Pre-1955?--France-LH bellkeys, gold frost finish, triangle G#, Triangle bell brace
AltoModel 351783A---France-LeBlanc System, LH Bellkeys, LH Hi F#
Alto-1798A------
Alto-1948A-----LH bellkeys, Script 'Vito'
Alto-2009A---Kenosha-LH bellkeys, LH F#
AltoModel 37K2073A---Kenosha-Gold-Plated?
Alto-2131A-----LH Bellkeys
AltoLeblanc (Paris) System Model 91352425APurch'd new 1969-----
Alto-2463A---Kenosha-LH Bellkeys
Alto-2486A---Kenosha-LH Bellkeys
AltoModel 352537APurch'd 1972----LeBlanc System
AltoModel 352551A---Kenosha-Johnny Hodges' Horn
AltoModel 352605A-----LeBlanc System
AltoModel 352790A-----Gold-plated, additional engraving
AltoModel 352802A-----LeBlanc System
Alto-2820AB--Kenosha---
Alto-2845A--Kenosha--Lefthand Bellkeys
Alto-2910A--Kenosha---
Alto-2970A--Kenosha--LH Bellkeys
Alto-3076A--Kenosha---
AltoModel 353091A-----Model 35 'System'
Alto-3477A--Kenosha--LH Bellkeys, switchable G#
Alto-3840A~1976-----
AltoVox3885A-Kenosha---Vox Ampliphonics stencil
Tenor-4081APurch'd New 1968KenoshaFrance--LH Bellkeys, switchable G#
Alto-4152A-Kenosha?France---
Alto-4296A1964Kenosha--LH Bellkeys; 'Purch'd new in 1964'
Alto-4628A------
Alto-4656APurch'd new 1965Kenosha---bellkeys on left
Alto-5082A-----bellkeys on left
Alto-5100A-KenoshaFrance--LH single guard bellkeys
Alto-5321A-KenoshaFrance--LH single guard bellkeys
Alto-5581A1965----Purchase date
Alto-5833A1965----Purch'd new 1965; Left-hand bell keys
Alto-5926A-----Single LH Bell Key Guard
Alto-59xxA70's----Single LH Bell Key Guard
Alto-6297A-----bellkeys on right
Alto-6309A1968----Lefthand Bellkeys
Alto-6625APurch'd new 1973-----
Alto-6793A------
Alto-7347A-----Lefthand Bellkeys
AltoModel 378607A-Kenosha----
Alto-8725A-----LH Bellkeys
Alto-9218A-----Single LH guard bellkeys
Alto-9683A---France-bellkeys on left
Alto-9732A------
Alto-9811A1971?-----
Bari-9895-France----
Alto-9911ANov. 1967----Purch. Date
Tenor-10079---France-Has 'Face' on bell brace
Tenor-10083---France-RH bellkeys, portrait on bell brace
Alto-10484A------
AltoModel 913910502Purch'd new 1969--France-RH bellkeys, portrait on bellbrace and on brace
AltoModel 3710771APurch'd new 1968----LH Bellkeys
Alto-11359A-----bellkeys on left
Alto-11512A------
Alto'Baldwin'11530A------
Alto-12xxx1953-----
Alto713712098A-Kenosha----
Alto-12576B-----Single LH Bell Key Guard
Alto-13181B-----Single LH Bell Key Guard
Alto-13690B-----Single LH Bell Key Guard
Alto-13738B-Kenosha?France--Looks the same as xxxxA horns
Alto-14213A-Kenosha---LH bellkeys, plastic oval thumbrest
Alto-14739A-----LH Bellkeys
Alto-15562B-----LH Bellkeys
Alto-15738---France-Marked 'Noblet' & 'Vito'
Alto-16239A-----LH Bellkeys
Tenor-16264---France-Marked 'Noblet'
Bari-16498---France--
Tenor-16549---France--
Tenor-168331960's--France-LH bellkeys
Tenor-17xxx1970's----No G# Artic. lever
Alto-17102A------
Alto-17105-----RH Bellkeys
Soprano-17238---France-curve soprano
AltoSpecial17368---France-RH Bellkeys, Oval G#, Oval thumbrest
Alto-17403AB-Kenosha?---bellkeys on left
Tenor-17406-France-France--
Tenor-17411---France-RH Bellkeys, Oval G#, Oval thumbrest
Tenor-17529-France-France--
Alto-17706---France-RH Bellkeys
Sopranino!-180xx---France-18 inches long
Sopranino-18068---France--
AltoDuke18137-----RH bell keys
BariDuke18334---France--
TenorDuke183xx---FranceBeaugnierRH bellkeys, elliptical thumbrest,
AltoDuke18467------
TenorDuke18504-----Engraved 'Duke' 'Special', RH Bellkeys
BariDuke18582---FranceBeaugnier'Open' Low C#
TenorDuke18644---France-RH Bellkeys
TenorDuke186781965-66--France-RH Bellkeys
TenorSpecial19xxx-----RH Bellkeys, oval G#, round pearl thumbrest
AltoDuke190521965-70--France-RH Bellkeys,black, oval plastic thumbrest....
AltoDuke19056---France-Marked 'Duke'
TenorDuke19319--France---
TenorDuke19558--France--Marked 'Duke & 'Special'
AltoDuke19598---France-Marked 'Duke & 'Special'
C-Mel!-19657~1960's--France-alto-type neck YouTube
Alto-19852---France-RH bellkeys
Alto-------No G# articulation switch after s/n 20000?
Soprano-20xxx---FranceBeaugnierstraight soprano
AltoSpecial20016---FranceBeaugnierRH Bellkeys
Alto-20169A------
Alto-20187APurch'd new 1968-69----LH Bellkeys
AltoSpecial20456-----RH Bellkeys
AltoSpecial20728--FranceFranceBeaugnierRH Bellkeys, oval G#, plastic oval thumbrest
AltoSpecial21185--FranceFranceBeaugnierRH Bellkeys, triangular G#....
AltoSpecial21251---France'Vito Special' by Beaugnier-
Alto-21550Purch'd new 1973-74--FranceNot marked 'Special'
Tenor-21674--FranceFrance-LH B & Bb under single guard...
Baritone-21908--FranceFrance--
Bari-220xx---FranceBeaugnierLow A
Tenor7137T?22291--FranceFrance-LH B & Bb under single guard...
Tenor-22351---FranceBeaugnierRH bellkeys
Tenor-22494---FranceBeaugnierRH bellkeys
Bari-27605-----Low A; RH Bellkeys
Soprano9139S231901968--France--
Alto-45836---FranceMarked 'Noblet & 'VitoRH bellkeys

V Serial Numbers
Type Model Ser. No. Date Assembled Parts Mfg. Made In Made By Comments
Alto-V-1109------
Alto-V-1157------
Alto-V-1523------
Alto-V-1988------
Alto-V-2119------
Alto-V-2196-Kenosha----
Alto-V-2549-Kenosha----
--V-2671---Kenosha--
AltoDeluxeV-2891early 60'sKenosha?---Elaborate engraving, Raised 'Vito', swivel thumbhook, triple strap ring
AltoDeluxeV-2976-Kenosha---Elaborate engraving, Raised 'Vito'
AltoDeluxeV-3050-Kenosha---Elaborate engraving, Raised 'Vito'
Alto-V-3189-Kenosha----
Alto-V-3294-Kenosha-Kenosha--
Alto-V-3300-Kenosha-Kenosha--

N Serial Numbers
Type Model Ser. No. Date Assembled Parts Mfg. Made In Made By Comments
Tenor-N114427-----LH Bellkeys
Tenor-N114508-----LH Bellkeys
Alto-N120476-----LH Bellkeys
Alto-N120555-----LH Bellkeys

Japan, Yamaha, Later Ser. No's
Type Model Ser. No. Date Assembled Parts Mfg. Made In Made By Comments
Alto-501906-JapanJapanJapan-
Alto-502xxx-JapanJapanJapan-YAS23
Tenor-503314---Japan--
Tenor-503423-JapanJapanJapanYamaha-
Tenor-505xxx-JapanJapanJapanYamahaYTS23
Alto7131R5054781990--JapanYamahaAsterisk above 'i'
Tenor-506434-JapanJapanJapanYamaha-
Tenor-5065142001?JapanJapanJapanYamaha-
Alto-508907---Japan--
Alto-5104121999JapanJapanJapan-Purch Date
Alto-5118962002--Japan-Purch Date
Alto-511952---Japan--
Alto-513195---Japan--
Alto-5207651997--Japan-Purch date
Alto-527402-JapanJapanJapan--
Alto-527594-JapanJapanJapanYamaha-
Alto-530437---Japan--
Alto-537688~2000--Japan--
Alto-5416672000--JapanYamahaPurch Date
Alto-544451---Japan--
Alto7131R54849A-JapanJapanJapanYamaha-
Alto-5495512003--Japan--
Alto-551152-JapanJapanJapanYamaha-
Alto-558326---Japan--
Alto-5601212005?--Japan--
Alto-625024---Japan--
Alto-809581---JapanYamahaSeems like Taiwan s/n?

Taiwanese
Type Model Ser. No. Date Assembled Parts Mfg. Made In Made By Comments
Alto-03377---Taiwan-RH Bellkeys; different bellkey guard
Alto-121011982-83--Taiwan-RH Bellkeys
Alto-001471---Taiwan--
Alto-002392---Taiwan--
Alto-002975---Taiwan-RH Bellkeys
Tenor-003037---Taiwan-RH Bellkeys
Soprano-13806---Taiwan--
Alto-040188~1996--Taiwan-Purch. Date
Alto-041112---Taiwan--
Alto-0415041994--Taiwan-Purch. Date
Alto-1021032003--Taiwan-Hi F#, RH BellKeys
Tenor-360089---Taiwan-RH bellkeys
Alto-400259---USA--
Alto-402481-----Country of Origin not marked
Alto-402523-----Country of Origin not marked
Alto-404598---Taiwan--
Alto-509513---Taiwan-RH Bellkeys
Tenor7133T560141---Taiwan-RH bellkeys
Alto-602xxx---Taiwan--
Tenor-6060011986--Taiwan-RH bellkeys
Alto-640012---Taiwan-RH Bellkeys
Alto-641034---Taiwan--
Alto-642908---Taiwan--
Tenor7133T6601301983--Taiwan-Purch. Date
Alto-710545---Taiwan-RH Bellkeys
Soprano-738xxx---Taiwan--
Tenor-807993---Taiwan--
Tenor-818117---Taiwan--
Alto-8198841985--Not Marked-LH Bellkeys
Alto-909566---Taiwan-RH Bellkeys
Alto-914662---Taiwan-RH Bellkeys
Alto-91595---Taiwan--
Soprano-938055---Taiwan--
Alto-940351---Taiwan--
Alto-A1035577---Taiwan-RH Bellkeys, circular Bellbrace, High F#
Alto-A2117316---Taiwan-RH Bellkeys, circular Bellbrace, High F#
Alto- Z10737Purch'd 1990--Taiwan-Wing-shaped fingertouches Low D# & C

Yamaha Clarinet Serial Number Lookup

Serial Numbers Fabricated Made/Assembled InDates
French, Beaugnier-built, imported to U.S. 1xxx thru 2xxx France France 1950s
Model 35 (Rationale style) 1xxA thru 26xxA 1960s
Kenosha assembled, French fabricated 'A' horns
(only altos? tenors still made in France?)
xxxA

xxxxA

France Kenosha, WI 1960s
Kenosha 'V' horns V-xxxx ? Kenosha, WI Start 1957 or '58
Japanese Yamaha - Low Serial Numbers 001xxx through 09xxxx Japan Japan Mid/late 70s through Mid/late 80s
Taiwan-made horns 6xxxxx

8xxxxx

9xxxxx

Taiwan Taiwan Mid 80s
Taiwan-made horns 04xxxx Taiwan Taiwan Mid 90s
Japanese Yamaha - High Serial Numbers 5xxxxx Japan Japan 2000s
Yanagisawa - Soprano & Bari Various Japan Japan Various

Below is a table of modern Vito models.
I'm really shooting in the dark here. If anybody has info, please let me know.
The earlier series, made in France are the 30's series
The later models are in the 7000 series, usually with letters appended. I assume some of the letters indicate whether they are tenor, alto, etc
I have seen 7131, 7131R, 7131RK, 7131TK, etc. etc. etc.
okay...there's a lot of guesswork here, but below is my summary of the above table.
Here's a nugget of info: I read on one of the forums where someone said the model 7131 Vito is made in Japan by Yamaha whereas the 7133 Vito is made in Taiwan by Jupiter (KHS).
I see Japan stamped horns that the seller says is a 7133, but I suspect that they are using the model numbers arbitrarily.
Another guy said the Japanese/Yamaha horns are fabricated in Japan and assembled in Kenosha, while the Taiwan horns arrive in the US fully assembled.
More info:
Yamaha closed their Grand Rapids, Michigan facility May 2007.
Up until then, Yamaha made all the parts abroad, and sent their YAS23 student saxophones in parts/pieces for assembly to Grand Rapids
The Vito 7131Rs were sent to and assembled in Elkhorn, Wisc (or should it be Kenosha?) at the LeBlanc plant.
The Vito 7133 models are made for Leblanc by Jupiter (KHS).
[In regards to the following sentence, it may be incorrect...someone has pointed out that they have a Vito with an 'i' dotted with an asterisk and which also says 'Made In Japan']
Best way to determine this, is by looking at the ' i ' in 'Vito'. If it is an upside triangle, it's a 7131R.
If it's an asterisk *, it's a 7133.
Also, the VIto 7131's are clearly stamped 'Made in Japan' as on the YAS23's
Not sure if the 7133's are stamped 'Made in Taiwan. At least some are.

LeBlanc Vito Model # Type of Sax Made By Made In
35 Alto - 'System' Beaugnier France
38SC - Duke Curved Sop Beaugnier France
38S - Duke Straight Sop Beaugnier France
38 - Duke Alto Beaugnier France
38T - Duke Tenor Beaugnier France
38B - Duke Bari Beaugnier France
38BB - Duke Bass Beaugnier France
39 - Duke Special Alto Beaugnier France
39T - Duke Special Tenor Beaugnier France
39BA - Duke Special Baritone Beaugnier France
7133 - Jupiter - KHS Taiwan
7131 RK - - -
7131 R - - Japan
7136 - - -
7137Altos & Tenors LeBlanc Kenosha
7140 Alto - USA
7190BA Bari Yanagisawa Japan
7133 SS Soprano Yani? Japan?
7190 BA Bari Yani? Japan?
7131 TK Tenor - -
7133 T Tenor - Taiwan
9139 Alto Beaugnier France
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Buffet Serial Numbers

Serial Numbers breakdown

Around 1950 Buffet adopted a new model identification of
“No1” or “NO1”. This coincided wth the polycylindrical bore
introduction. Even though the R13 was officially introduced in 1955
some versions of it apparently existed beforehand, though 1955 was the
official final production design.

The Current code break is like the following:

BC1131-2-0 broken down as BCaabb(c)-x-y

“aa” may contain 11 (for Bb or Sib in french), 12 for A or
La, 15 for Eb or Mib, 17 for F, plus other code desgnations.

“bb” specifies the model of R13. “31” is the R-13,
02 for the E13, 11 for RC, 12 for the RC (possibly 444hrz, need
clarification), 23 for the Bassett, 83 for the Prestige RC
Bass to low Eb, 93 for the Pretige Bass to Low C, plus other designations.

“c” is optional and used to designate G for Greenline, L
for the optional LH Eb lever.

“x” specifies the keywork plating such as “02” or “2” for
silver plating and 5 or 05 for nickel keywork

“y” is used to specify the pitch. “0” for 440, 2,
for 442, 4 for 444. If this is not designated then it defaults to
440.

1825-1885no records
18851A-408A
1886409A-999A
1886A1 – A886
1887A887-A999
B1 – B999
1B – 417B
1888498B-999B
1C – 999C
C1 – C300
1889C301-C999
D1 – D999
1K5211D-348D
1890349D – 999D
E1 – E999
1E – 316E
1891317E – 999E
F1 -F999
1 F-190F
1892191F – 999F
G1 – G999
1G – 58G
189359G – 999G
H1 – H999
1H -1 84H
1894185H – 999H
I1 – I665
1895I666 – I999
1I – 999I
J1 – J617
1896J618 – J999
1J – 999J
K1 – K514
1897K515 – K999
1 K – 999K
L1 – L561
1898L562 – L999
1L – 999L
M1 – M590
1899M591 – M999
1M – 999M
N1 – N440
1900N441 – N999
1N – 999N
O1 – O521
1901O522 – O999
1O – 999O
P1 – P999
1P – 374P
1902375P – 999P
R1 – R999
1R – 404R
1903405R – 999R
S1 – S999
1S – 999S
T1 – T40
1904T41 – T999
621T – 999T
U1 – U999
1U – 81U
190582U – 999U
V1 – V999
1V – 751V
1906752V – 999V
X1 – X999
1X – 999X
Y1 – Y840
1907Y841 – Y999
1Y – 999Y
Z1 – Z999
1Z – 812Z
1908813Z – 999Z
1A2 – 1A999
2A1-999A1
1B1 – 1B999
B21 – 60B1
19131H501-1H999
2H1 – 999H1
1I2 – 1I999
2I1 – 413I1
1914414I1 – 999I1
41J2 – 1J999
2J1 – 224J1
1915225J1 – 999J1
1K2 – 1K341
19161K342-1K999
2K1 – 460K1
1917461K1-999K1
1K2 -1K521
19181K522-1K999
2L1 – 661L1
1919662L1 -999L1
1M2 – 1M800
19201M801-1M999
2M1 – 999M1
11N2 – 1N515
19211N516 -1N999
2N1 – 999N1
1O2 – 1O193
19221O194 -1O999
2O1 – 692O1
1923693O1 -999O1
1P2 – 1P999
2P1 – 536P1
1924537P1 – 999P1
1R2 -1R999
1R1 – 226R1
1925227R1 – 999R1
1S2 -1S876
19261S877 – 1S999
2S1 – 999S1
1T2 – 1T508
19271T509 – 1T542
19281 – 2500
19292501 – 4999
19305000 – 7499
19317500 – 9999
193210000 – 12500
193312501 – 15000
193415001 -18000
193518001-20000
193620001 – 22000
193722001 – 24000
193824001 – 26000
193926001 – 270001943 – the two LH side spatula keys on separate posts
194527001 – 28000
1945 -1957

about 3000 per year

about 3000 per year (SNs are approx)
1946 – 28001 – 30500
1947 – 30501 – 33000
1948 – 33001 – 35500
1949 – 35501 – 38000
1950 – 38001 – 40500
1951 – 40501 – 43000
1952 – 43001 – 45500
1953 – 45501 – 48000
1954 – 48001 – 50500
1955 – 50501 – 53000
1956 – 53001 – 55500
1957 – 55501 – 58834

1955 – official production of the R-13

195858835 – 59143
195959144 – 62457
196062458 – 65956
196165957 – 68717
196269718 – 75319
196375320 – 78093
Apparently the most wanted Buffets are from the range
83k to 200k (1965 to 1979)
1964 to 196678094 – 93203
To the right I calculate out and average production per year.
1964 = 78094 – 83130
1965 = 83131 – 88167
1966 = 88168 – 93203
196793204 – 99331
196899332 -105617
1969105618-114416
1970111417-117747
1971117748-126209
1972126210-133903
1973133904-143517
1974143518-153323
1975153324-163567
1976163568-173826
1977173827-183901
1978183902-191872
1979191873-201531
1980201532-210652
1981210653-221260
1982221261-234695
1983234696-250371
1984250372-266396
1985266397-277482
1986277483-292267
1987292268-302623
1988302624-312699
1989312700-324769
1990324770-
Below are approximations taken from the Buffet-Crampon
website which allows serial number searches
325,000 Dec 15, 1989
350,000 Oct 17, 1991
400,000 May 15, 1995
450,000 Sept 16, 1998
500,000 June 24, 2002
550,000 Nov 7, 2005 (or maybe July 11)
600,000 noting returned
It seems as though they have a very long lay over for
christmas and new years holidays. 12/15 – 1/15 where no serial
numbers exist.
2003 – 512000512000 is Dec 12, 2003

512500 is Jan 27, 2003 …
yes a later serial number of 500 yields nearly 12 months earlier

512500 –
2005538900
4/18/2005545021

Between 1968 and 1974 Buffet also made the Super Dynaction Bb clarinet.
Few of these are known in existance though they seem to have a low demand
due to their jazz heritage.

Evette Master models with the cutout under the RH crow feet are the
identified R-13 rejects.

Approximately 1990 Buffet changed their lineup.

Yamaha clarinet serial number chart

Pre-1990

Pro to Beginner: R13 (Pro) – C12 (Intermediate) – E45
(Intermediate) – E11 (Beginner) – B12 (Beginner)

Post 1990

Pro to Begginer: R13 (Pro) – E13 (Intermediate) & C12 (conservatory
intermediate) – E12 (Intermediate) –
E11 (Beg) – B12 (Beg)

Bundy Clarinet Serial Number

C-13 (aka International)
is the equivalent to an E-11 but it was manufactured as a “private brand”
for another US company

Musical

Yamaha Trumpet Serial Number List

Buffet E-13 Clarinets

Serial
number
Year of
make
Notes, pics
10109-16377

1961-1966

16378-23007

1966-1969

23008-296231969-1973
29624-321671973-1975
32168-428031975-1977
42804-490921977-1979
49093-565361979-1981
56537-626841981-1983
62685-701911983-1987

Buffet Harmony Clarinets

Yamaha Clarinet Serial Number List

Serial
number
Year of
make
Notes, pics
19506-195781950
19579-196381951
19639-196801952
19681-197811953
19782-199651954
19966-200911955
20092-201541956
20155-202371958
20238-204011959
20402-205021960
20503-205111961
20512-206921962
20693-207751963
20776-208641964
20855-209111965
20912-210541966
21055-212091967
21210-213581968
21359-214321969
21433-215001970
21501-215871971
21558-216271972
21628-217021973
21703-217961974
21797-219531975
21954-219991976
22000-221141977
22115-222331978
22234-223501979
22351-224251980
22462-225351981
22536-226921982
22693-228591983
22860-230591984
23060-232741985
23275-234621986
23463-236191987
23620-238751988
23876-241901989
24191-245061990
24509-252211991
25222-260771992
26078-267341993