Brand directory/Buescher/Serial number
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When was it made?

Enter the serial number marked on your Buescher instrument — usually on the valve casing, bell or receiver.

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In this archive
Serial numbers & production eras · 1905–1983
Result format
Year or estimated range
Additional details
Factory & series, when known
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Serial on the valve section (2nd valve casing); the same practice continued after 1963 under Selmer USA. Also applies to Bundy brass.

Frequently asked
What serial numbers does this archive cover for Buescher?

The archive currently covers 1 series and 52 dating ranges from 1905 to 1983, compiled from published maker records and reference charts. Coverage grows as new tables are verified.

Where is the serial number on a Buescher instrument?

Serial on the valve section (2nd valve casing); the same practice continued after 1963 under Selmer USA. Also applies to Bundy brass. The exact spot varies by era and instrument type — the serial number guide walks through the common locations.

What if my Buescher serial number is not found?

Recheck the characters exactly as marked, including any letters and leading zeros. Letter-prefixed numbers often belong to student or non-domestic lines that cannot be dated from the number. Some production periods may simply not be covered yet.