Serial numbers by instrument
Tuba serial number lookup.
Tubas carry the serial on the valve section or one of the valve casings; at some makers the numbering is shared with the euphonium line.
Where the number lives: on the valve section or one of the valve casings.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 tuba?
On the valve section or one of the valve casings. 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 tuba?
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 tuba 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.