Serial numbers by instrument
Sousaphone serial number lookup.
Sousaphones typically follow their maker’s tuba numbering, with the serial stamped on a valve casing or the body joint.
Where the number lives: on a valve casing or the body joint, following the maker’s tuba numbering.Full guide → Makers in the archive · 914 dating ranges
- Besson
- 1858–2006 · 53 dating ranges
- Conn
- 1876–2005 · 123 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 sousaphone?
On a valve casing or the body joint, following the maker’s tuba numbering. 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 sousaphone?
14 makers with 914 dating ranges are listed on this page. Coverage grows as more maker records and historical tables are verified.
What if my sousaphone 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.