Serial numbers by instrument
Mellophone serial number lookup.
Mellophones follow the maker’s main numbering at most brands, stamped near the valve section or the mouthpiece receiver.
Where the number lives: near the valve section or the mouthpiece receiver.Full guide → 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 mellophone?
Near the valve section or the mouthpiece receiver. 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 mellophone?
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 mellophone 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.