Well I have come across a nice, used Selmer USA clarinet. However, I have no idea what model it is, or how old it actually is. Is there any kind of Selmer USA serial number list?

• • • • Selmer Serial Number Ranges By Model Although, as the chart below illustrates, the Mark VI was produced until (roughly) serial #378000, this applies only to the Sopranino model. The Soprano, Baritone and Bass Mark VI saxophones were produced until serial #365000 in 1984, and Alto and Tenor Mark VI production ended (approximately) in 1975 at serial #239,595. Super Action 80 Series II, Series III and Reference horns are currently in production.

Model Start # End # 1 (1904) 750 (1920) 750 (1922) 4,450 (1926) 4,451 (1926) 14,000 (1931) 11,951 (1928) 18,700 (1935) 14,000 (1931) 28,000 (1939) 20,900 (1935) 35,800 (1947) 27,000 (1938) 30,000 (1941) 33,401 (1946) 55,200 (1954) 55,201 (1954) 378,000 (1985) 231,000 (1974) 315,500 (1981) 315,501 (1981) 378,800 378,801 (1986) unknown unknown (2001) unknown.

This topic is of particular interest to me because I'm in a similar situation. I acquired a Selmer USA clarinet a few years ago and have been playing it ever since. I would love to no what the model is but other than a model number (1052), gold-plated keys and very nice grenadilla wood there is no way for me to determine the actual model name. Lyrics qing fei de yi. I tried Selmer USA directly but they were of no help. As well I've tried to track it on other sites that carry Selmer model numbers but again, no success. My tech says the wood is better than the Selmer Signet Soloists that she works on but she can't identify the model either. It appears that it was purchased in the early 90's, given the dates on the literature that came with the instrument.

Anyone have any suggestions?