Clarinet serial number 94160

The development of a serial number list has been very difficult because of the lack of official records. 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. 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. The number of instruments produced in the early years , has been reduced.

Cleveland and American Standard Serial Numbers:. Individuals reselling used instruments should be responsible for supplying details of the original purchase ie: warranty registration documents or sales receipt information which would confirm the model and serial number of the instrument and the date it was originally purchased.

There is a Blue Book for Musical Instruments Published by Orion Research that is available to determine the value of many used instruments on the market today. For appraisal of vintage instruments or historical information you may wish to contact the Shrine to Music Museum at The University of South Dakota in Vermillion.

They may be able to provide you with a list of licensed qualified appraisers who specialize in different areas ie: strings, winds, keyboard, primitive etc..

We suggest you contact your local music dealer if you have further questions about purchasing or selling an instrument.

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