How to Date a Buescher Saxophone by Its Serial Number
- 1). Locate the serial number typically found under the saxophone's thumb rest --- the piece that rests the weight of the saxophone on your thumb.
- 2). Write down the saxophone's serial number on a sheet of paper or somewhere safe to avoid losing it.
- 3). Crosscheck the saxophone's serial number with an online serial number list (See References). Once you've ascertained the age of the saxophone, write it down somewhere to avoid forgetting it.
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