17-08-2021

Jupiter Trumpet Serial Numbers

I am curious if anyone knows what the numbers mean that are on the bottom of the leadpipe on a B&S Challenger II Bb trumpet. They do not match the serial number on the valve casing. Thx -NYTC Stage 1 California Light Bb.NYTC Stage 1 Flugelhorn -B&S 3137/2.Bach Model 37. Bb 177xxx, Reverse Lead Pipe, Reeves aligned. The description of the Jupiter model and serial numbering system is consistent throughout the net, but I just acquired an Alto Sax with model number AS-767 and a serial number starting on 5. No were does it say Taiwan which it is supposed to, either near the logo or near the serial number. For example, if the serial number began with a number '4' you would then add '1' to this number and know that the instrument was manufactured in 1985. If the first number was a '0', would indicate that the instrument was manufactured in 1991. The problem with this system is that Jupiter has been manufacturing instruments for over a decade. Production of Jupiter instruments began in 1986. How to Find Serial Numbers on Brass and Woodwind Instruments. On a trumpet, look on either side of the center valve for the serial number. Know where to find the serial number on your brass instrument? Check out this video to find out how and where to look!

Jupiter Trumpet Serial Number Lookup
Jupiter Saxophone Serial Numbers
Jupiter Trumpet Serial Numbers
Jupiter Trumpet Serial Numbers

The development of a serial number list has been very difficult because of the lack of official records. Mr. H. N. White kept very detailed records but when the company was sold to the Seeburg Corporation all official records were destroyed. When looking up the age of your instrument, complete the following steps: (1.) Find your instruments catalog page and year that the catalog was made. Pay special attention to the small details on your instrument because most artists drawings account for unique changes and features. (2.) Compare your findings to the serial number list. Please keep in mind that most catalogs were dated on the back and should be trusted more than the serial number list.

Early instruments will have a 'lion head' by the serial numbers and are engraved 'The King'.
In 1918 the company was incorporated and 'Co' was added to the engraving of all instruments, before 1918 the engraving read simply as 'H. N. White.'
In 1926-1928 H. N. White introduced Sterling Silver bells to his instruments.
In 1948-1950 'Silver Tone' engraving was changed to read 'Silversonic'.
After 1966, all instruments were manufactured in Eastlake and engraved with 'King Musical Instruments.'

1/01/2008 We have reevaluated the serial number list to reflect new information. The number of instruments produced in the early years 1893-1905, has been reduced.

The serial number lists are NOT 100% accurate.

Brass King Serial Numbers

Date	Serial Number
1893-1899	1-4,000
1900-1903	4,001-6,000
1904-1905	6,001-9,000
1905-1910	9,001-25,000
1910-1915	25,001-40,000
1915-1925	40,001-78,000
1925-1930	78,001-126,000
1930-1935	126,001-176,000
1935-1936	176,001-186,000
1936-1937	186,001-200,000
1937-1938	200,001-212,000
1938-1939	212,001-225,000
1939-1940	225,001-239,000
1940-1941	239,001-254,000
1941-1942	254,001-264,000
1942-1945	264,001-267,500
1945-1946	267,501-277,000
1946-1947	277,001-287,000
1947-1948	287,001-296,500
1948-1949	296,501-301,500
1949-1950	301,501-308,000
1950-1951	308,001-316,500
1951-1952	316,501-322,000
1952-1953	322,001-330,000
1953-1954	330,001-337,000
1954-1955	337,001-340,000
1955-1960	340,001-370,000
1960-1965	370,000-406,500
1965-1970	406,501-457,600

String Serial Numbers

American Standard String Bass Serial Numbers
1934 001 1935 200 1936 400 1937 800 1938 1200 1939 1600 1940 2200 1942-1946 No Production WWII 1947 Limited Production 1949 1950 1951 1952 2450 1953 2600 1954 2800 1955 3000 1956 3200 1957 3400 1958 3600 1959 3800 1960 4000 1961 4200 1962 4400 1963 4600 1964 4800 1965 5000	1936 001 1937 185 1938 480 1939 790 1940 1010 1941 1320 1942-1946 No Production WWII 1947-1948 No Production 1949 1400 1950 1500 1951 1600 1952 1700 1953 1800 1954 1900 1955 2000 1956 2100 1957 2200 1958 2300 1959 2400 1960 2500 1961 2600 1962 2700 1963 2800 1964 2900 1965 3090

Cleveland and American Standard Serial Numbers:

Date	Serial Number
1919-1930	1-10,000
1930-1935	10,000-30,000
1935-1940	30,000-40,000
1940-1945	40,000-45,000
1945-1950	45,000-50,000
1950-1955	50,000-65,000
1955-1960	65,000-100,000
1960-1965	100,000-160,000
1965-1970	160,000-420,000

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Jupiter Trumpet Serial Number Lookup

Cup Mouthpiece Instruments 1876 - 1900
Date	Serial #
1876	1
1877	700
1878	1,700
1879	3,000
1880	5,000
1881	6,000
1882	7,000
1883	8,000
1884	9,000
1885	10,500
1886	12,000
1887	13,000
1888	14,000
1889	16,500
1890	18,000
1891	20,000
1892	22,500
1893	25,000
1894	27,500
1895	29,000
1896	34,000
1897	40,000
1898	46,700
1899	52,000
1900	58,000

Cup Mouthpiece Instruments 1901 - 1930
Date	Serial #
1901	66,700
1902	71,000
1903	76,000
1904	82,000
1905	88,000
1906	94,000
1907	100,000
1908	106,000
1909	111,000
1910	116,000
1911	121,000
1912	126,000
1913	130,150
1914	132,400
1915	137,000
1916	142,575
1917	146,600
1918	155,000
1919	165,900
1920	169,500
1921	175,500
1922	190,450
1923	198,475
1924	206,700
1925	219,850
1926	230,900
1927	239,500
1928	252,900
1929	263,200
1930	273,700

Jupiter Saxophone Serial Numbers

Cup Mouthpiece Instruments 1931 - 1956
Date	Serial #
1931	280,130
1932	281,360
1933	289,743
1934	294,687
1935	300,690
1936	307,996
1937	315,575
1938	322,650
1939	324,859
1940	327,850
1941	338,500
1942	348,150
1943	354,600
1944	355,500
1945	355,750
1946	355,850
1947	366,650
1948	376,100
1949	383,650
1950	389,600
1951	396,300
1952	393,301
1953	420,057
1954	427,301
1955	500,001
1956	571,850

Jupiter Trumpet Serial Numbers

Reed Mouthpiece Instruments 1895 - 1925
Date	Serial #
1895	1
1896	2,000
1897	2,500
1898	3,000
1899	3,500
1900	3,900
1901	4,400
1902	5,100
1903	6,700
1904	8,500
1905	9,600
1906	10,800
1907	12,000
1908	13,000
1909	15,400
1910	17,800
1911	21,200
1912	22,500
1913	25,000
1914	30,000
1916	35,000
1917	40,000
1919	50,000
1920	58,000
1921	64,000
1922	83,000
1923	101,775
1924	124,600
1925	145,400

Reed Mouthpiece Instruments 1926 - 1956
Date	Serial #
1926	167,900
1927	193,450
1928	209,250
1929	224,600
1930	237,800
1931	244,700
1932	249,230
1933	256,501
1934	260,000
1935	263,500
1936	271,000
1937	278,000
1938	284,000
1939	285,000
1940	288,300
1941	295,250
1942	304,500
1943	309,250
1944	309,300
1945	310,200
1946	314,000
1947	320,000
1948	327,150
1949	332,150
1950	337,250
1951	341,850
1952	341,851
1953	354,742
1954	359,251
1955	500,001
1956	571,750

Jupiter Trumpet Serial Numbers

Conn Cup Mouthpiece and Reed Mouthpiece Instruments 1957 - 1972
Date	Serial #
1957	652002
1958	718626
1959	779657
1960	834200
1961	898556
1962	949465
1963	c00501
1964	c73854
1965	e54106
1966	h31247
1967	k35274
1968	l20454
1969	'm' prefix
1970	'n' prefix
1971	'p' prefix
1972	'r' prefix

Conn Cup Mouthpiece Instruments 1973 - present
Date	Serial #
1973	ga30000
1974	ga40000
1975	ga50000
1977	ga60000
1978	ga70000
1979	ga80000
1980	*
1981	*
1982	16500 - 23430*
1983	23431 - 33388*
1984	33389 - 45521*
1985	45522 - 58991*
58992 � 68841*
1987	68842 � 76617* & prefix '37'
1988	76618 � 81115* & prefix '38'
1989	prefix '39'
1990	prefix '40'
Note: From 1987 to present, add 50 to the serial number prefix to calculate the year of manufacture.

C. G. C.G. Conn Saxophones 1976 - present
Date	Serial #
1976	83000 - 89496
1977	91314 - 98992
1978	98993 - 111820
1979	111821 - 128691
1980	128692 - 145001
1981	145002 - 154753
1982	154954 - 170073
1983	170074 - 184336
1984	184337 - 201207
1985	201208 - 221243
1986	221244 - 240141
1987	240142 - 261465
1988	261466 - 273178 3811713 - 3821881
1989	3900000
1990	4000000
1991	4100000
Note: From 1987 to present, add 50 to the serial number prefix to calculate the year of manufacture. *1980 - 1986 serial numbers are for student trumpet and cornets only. Other cup mouthpiece serial numbers are not available at this time.