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

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

The student King.
Five-year steps.
In this archive
Serial numbers & production eras · 1925–1975
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Year or estimated range
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Factory & series, when known
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Cleveland was a King (H.N. White) line, so the serial sits on the valve section - most often the 2nd valve casing. No official diagram exists.

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

The archive currently covers 1 series and 11 dating ranges from 1925 to 1975, compiled from published maker records and reference charts. Coverage grows as new tables are verified.

Where is the serial number on a Cleveland instrument?

Cleveland was a King (H.N. White) line, so the serial sits on the valve section - most often the 2nd valve casing. No official diagram exists. The exact spot varies by era and instrument type — the serial number guide walks through the common locations.

What if my Cleveland 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.