Serial numbers by instrument
Baritone serial number lookup.
Baritone horns share the low-brass sequences of their maker, and the serial is normally found on the valve casing.
Makers in the archive · 955 dating ranges
- Besson
- 1858–2006 · 53 dating ranges
- Conn
- 1876–2005 · 164 dating ranges
- Getzen
- 1964–1994 · 146 dating ranges
- Holton
- 1901–1980 · 80 dating ranges
- Jupiter
- 1986–2026 · 41 dating ranges
- King
- 1893–2000 · 58 dating ranges
- Martin
- 1902–1964 · 102 dating ranges
- Olds
- 1954–1979 · 24 dating ranges
- Schilke
- 1961–1976 · 62 dating ranges
- York
- 1890–1971 · 80 dating ranges
Ranges compiled from published charts — each record cites its source.
Further reading
Frequently asked
Where is the serial number on a baritone?
On the valve casing. Markings and exact positions vary by maker and era — the serial number guide covers the common locations for every instrument.
Which makers does the archive cover for baritone?
14 makers with 955 dating ranges are listed on this page. Coverage grows as more maker records and historical tables are verified.
What if my baritone serial number isn’t found?
Recheck the characters exactly as marked — letters and leading zeros are part of the number. Letter prefixes often belong to student or non-domestic lines, and some production periods are simply not covered yet.