Whilst other wind manufactures have issued serial numbers to their musical instruments in a consecutive chronological fashion, Yamaha appears to have issued their serial numbers in a less logical sequence. This makes dating a Yamaha wind instrument from its serial number a difficult task. As a general rule Yamaha can look up a particular instrument in their database upon request and provide a date. Unfortunately this does not hold true for the older Yamaha wind instruments.

It seems that, by Yamahas own admission, their records from prior to 1982 are very limited. For owners of older instruments, knowledge of production year spans, or an original receipt is as close to knowing an exact as possible. This is why I have started these databases of user submitted serial numbers.

By combining production years, serial number ranges, used sales dates as well as CONFIRMED new sales or production dates (assertained throughed Yamaha) it should be possible to extrapolate an approximate manufacture date. The strength of this information is only as strong as the data included in the lists.

Exquisite vintage hard rubber mouthpiece. I believe the designation 36 is for the year 1936 when the Selmer Balanced Action model horns first appeared on the American scene. This one has a medium chamber, and currently has a tip opening of.100 with a facing curve length of 24mm It has quick response, focus, and deep rich tone. The band was placed to protect the shank from a small crack. If anything, the band adds a little brightness to the tone. Notice the beautiful roolover baffle.

2017-4-25 Hi SOTW members, Some of you will have seen my Yamaha MODEL Number List. As part of this collection of data, I have. General, Vito, Tenor, -, 000176, General, Not Marked, Yamaha, YTS-21? General, Vito, Tenor, -, 000954, General, Not Marked, Yamaha, YTS-21? Made in Kenosha? General, Vito, Tenor, -, 001286, -, Japan, Yamaha,. General, Vito, Tenor, -, General, -, Japan, Yamaha,. General, Vito, Alto, -, General, Purch'd New 1974.

This makes this piece very responsive for a vintage piece. This professional Paris Selmer Mark VII Tenor Sax is in excellent playing condition. Play Hacked Btd5 more. It has the expected wear and tear of an old much loved vintage horn with the coolest mellow tones and a rich deep dark lower end.

Ibm Client Access 7.1 64 Bit. Professional Selmer re-pad and professionally tuned up. Original neck. Original hard case with zipper. Zipper needs repaired but otherwise case is in good shape.

Floral engraving on bell. No major dents. Only the normal wear and scratches on patina that is to be expected on a instrument of this age. No mouthpiece or stand included.