The development of a serial number list has been very difficult because of the lack of official records. Mr. H. N. White kept very detailed records but when the company was sold to the Seeburg Corporation all official records were destroyed. When looking up the age of your instrument, complete the following steps: (1.) Find your instruments catalog page and year that the catalog was made. Pay special attention to the small details on your instrument because most artists drawings account for unique changes and features. (2.) Compare your findings to the serial number list. Please keep in mind that most catalogs were dated on the back and should be trusted more than the serial number list.
1/01/2008 We have reevaluated the serial number list to reflect new information. The number of instruments produced in the early years 1893-1905, has been reduced. The serial number lists are NOT 100% accurate. |
In comparing the early trumpets to the earliest flugelhorn that I could find (#372, 2 nd photo), it would seem that this is from the same era and possibly the same serial number sequence. This has the same rounded finger buttons found on some of the early trumpets and the same style of oval name stamp (3 rd photo) with the letters curved. In the 1990's, Keilwerth stenciled a saxophone for Buffet called the 'Expression' and that model has a Keilwerth serial number. The modern Buffet 400 (and similar) are Asian-made and do not follow these serial number charts. The Bundy in question here is from approximately 1950 to date.
Brass King Serial Numbers
| Date | Serial Number |
| 1893-1899 | 1-4,000 |
| 1900-1903 | 4,001-6,000 |
| 1904-1905 | 6,001-9,000 |
| 1905-1910 | 9,001-25,000 |
| 1910-1915 | 25,001-40,000 |
| 1915-1925 | 40,001-78,000 |
| 1925-1930 | 78,001-126,000 |
| 1930-1935 | 126,001-176,000 |
| 1935-1936 | 176,001-186,000 |
| 1936-1937 | 186,001-200,000 |
| 1937-1938 | 200,001-212,000 |
| 1938-1939 | 212,001-225,000 |
| 1939-1940 | 225,001-239,000 |
| 1940-1941 | 239,001-254,000 |
| 1941-1942 | 254,001-264,000 |
| 1942-1945 | 264,001-267,500 |
| 1945-1946 | 267,501-277,000 |
| 1946-1947 | 277,001-287,000 |
| 1947-1948 | 287,001-296,500 |
| 1948-1949 | 296,501-301,500 |
| 1949-1950 | 301,501-308,000 |
| 1950-1951 | 308,001-316,500 |
| 1951-1952 | 316,501-322,000 |
| 1952-1953 | 322,001-330,000 |
| 1953-1954 | 330,001-337,000 |
| 1954-1955 | 337,001-340,000 |
| 1955-1960 | 340,001-370,000 |
| 1960-1965 | 370,000-406,500 |
| 1965-1970 | 406,501-457,600 |
String Serial Numbers
American Standard String Bass Serial Numbers | |
| 1934 001 1935 200 1936 400 1937 800 1938 1200 1939 1600 1940 2200 1942-1946 No Production WWII 1947 Limited Production 1949 1950 1951 1952 2450 1953 2600 1954 2800 1955 3000 1956 3200 1957 3400 1958 3600 1959 3800 1960 4000 1961 4200 1962 4400 1963 4600 1964 4800 1965 5000 | 1936 001 1937 185 1938 480 1939 790 1940 1010 1941 1320 1942-1946 No Production WWII 1947-1948 No Production 1949 1400 1950 1500 1951 1600 1952 1700 1953 1800 1954 1900 1955 2000 1956 2100 1957 2200 1958 2300 1959 2400 1960 2500 1961 2600 1962 2700 1963 2800 1964 2900 1965 3090 |
Jupiter Sax Serial Numbers
Cleveland and American Standard Serial Numbers:
| Date | Serial Number |
| 1919-1930 | 1-10,000 |
| 1930-1935 | 10,000-30,000 |
| 1935-1940 | 30,000-40,000 |
| 1940-1945 | 40,000-45,000 |
| 1945-1950 | 45,000-50,000 |
| 1950-1955 | 50,000-65,000 |
| 1955-1960 | 65,000-100,000 |
| 1960-1965 | 100,000-160,000 |
| 1965-1970 | 160,000-420,000 |
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SOLDBach Stradivarius Model 198 “Model 6” #0383
Part of a very limited edition of the Bach Stradivarius line, the series beginning in the year 2000, designed as a kind of replica patterned after the early Bach “New York” model (first in line of the Bach Strads) and before the Bach Mt. Vernon models. These original Bachs were first made in the factory (three different factories, beginning in 1919) in New York City before moving out to Mt. Vernon, NY (1953) and then being sold to Selmer and moving to Elkhart, Indiana in 1965. Read below (from www.bachloyalist.com)
“The limited edition Vintage Bach Stradivarius Model 6 trumpet actually dates back to the first quarter of the 20th century. During his lifetime, the noted musician and engineer Vincent Bach (1890-1976) researched and developed countless instrument designs. After much experimentation he built his first trumpet in 1924. While today the Bach model 180S37, based on the #37 bell flare and #25 lead pipe, stands as the world’s most popular trumpet, such was not the case during Vincent’s lifetime. In the period 1927-1930 Bach trumpets based on a #6 bell flare and #6 leadpipe were all the rage. Famous musicians such as Harry Glantz, George Mager, F.E. Olds, Elden Benge, and mouthpiece maker Frank Zottola at one time owned one of these Bach models. The Selmer Company pays tribute to this popular model by using it as the basis for its limited edition Vintage Bach Stradivarius trumpet. In recreating the 1930’s look, the Vintage will incorporate hex-style slide pull knobs and wider bracing than found on today’s standard models. A longer mouthpiece receiver embraces the Bach Mt. Vernon look. A handsome silver-plated finish with gold-plated trim and distinctive engraving will protect and adorn the instrument. Like all Bach Stradivarius trumpets the Vintage will feature on-piece bell construction. Hand hammering converts sheets of special brass into trumpet bells. Several times throughout the manufacturing process the bells are annealed in high temperature ovens to soften the metal and relieve stress. During the spinning state a piece of wire is place din to the bell rim. Lead soldering of the bell rim wire adds clarity to and solidifies the sound. Although a #6 bell might sound slightly brighter than a #37 due to the shape of the flare, use of a gold brass bell in the Vintage eliminates that edge. Gold brass contains a higher copper content than standard yellow brass, making the bell softer and dampening vibrations for a warmer tone quality. Based on the popular .459? medium-large bore, the Vintage will be comfortable to play and focus. Incorporation the #6 lead pipe, which generally feels slightly more restrictive than the standard #25 lead pipe that most of today’s musicians are used to, recreates the sound and feel of a popular 1930-era Bach trumpet. Utilizing a lightweight body and bell enhances the instrument’s quick response. Only 2,000 of this limited edition Bach trumpet (model number 198) will be built.”
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This one is in excellent shape, relatively unused, almost looks like new; beautiful silver plate, with Gold top and and bottom caps, art deco engraving on bell, and a colorful design for the valve caps. Serviced and plays great! Collector’s item. $2200