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

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

Family-built in Elkhart.
Since 1939.
In this archive
Serial numbers & production eras · 1964–1994
Result format
Year or estimated range
Additional details
Factory & series, when known
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Where to find the number
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Serial on the valve section (2nd valve casing); the series prefix (A/BP/EC/K/SK…) must be read — it selects the table.

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

The archive currently covers 23 series and 146 dating ranges from 1964 to 1994, compiled from published maker records and reference charts. Coverage grows as new tables are verified.

Where is the serial number on a Getzen instrument?

Serial on the valve section (2nd valve casing); the series prefix (A/BP/EC/K/SK…) must be read — it selects the table. The exact spot varies by era and instrument type — the serial number guide walks through the common locations.

What if my Getzen 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.