Serial numbers by instrument
Trumpet serial number lookup.
The trumpet is the most searched brass instrument in the archive — student horns change hands constantly, and era matters: a Bach from Mount Vernon plays a different market than an Elkhart one. Trumpet serial numbers are commonly found on the second valve casing.
Where the number lives: on the valve section — usually the rear of the second valve casing.Full guide → Makers in the archive · 1128 dating ranges
- Bach
- 1925–2023 · 47 dating ranges
- Benge
- 1935–1985 · 51 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
- 1928–1979 · 46 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 trumpet?
On the valve section — usually the rear of 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 trumpet?
17 makers with 1128 dating ranges are listed on this page. Coverage grows as more maker records and historical tables are verified.
What if my trumpet 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.