: On many modern and professional models, the serial number is found in very small print on the side of one of the ribs beneath the keys. Headjoint Tenon

: Historically significant Japanese models (ST = Solid Silver, SH = Silver Headjoint, SL = Silver Lip). Verification and Dating

You can typically find the serial and model numbers in the following locations on the instrument:

The serial number is the date . The prefix is the specification .

: Often found in very tiny numbers on the side of one of the ribs, near the trill keys, C-key, or thumb keys. Near the Barrel