Serial numbers by instrument
Flugelhorn serial number lookup.
Flugelhorns are rarer, and many makers fold them into their main trumpet numbering. Where a maker used a separate flugel sequence, the archive keeps it as its own series.
Where the number lives: on the valve section, near the second valve casing.Full guide → Makers in the archive · 791 dating ranges
- Besson
- 1858–2006 · 53 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 flugelhorn?
On the valve section, near the second 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 flugelhorn?
13 makers with 791 dating ranges are listed on this page. Coverage grows as more maker records and historical tables are verified.
What if my flugelhorn 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.