Research: With combined research from S. Meier, at the time of this post, we have traced about 185 LeBlanc/Vito/Beaugnier saxes from serial numbers #100-1400. Of the 185, only 29 are these 'Model 120' tenors (64 were altos 'Model 100'). The serial number is 8434 Those may interest you: What is the year of Mfg (and value?) of this Noblet Paris Standard Tenor. I have a Leblanc Noblet Paris alto sax serial #9406 with original case look. Noblet Saxophone Serial Numbers List Vito Alto Saxophone Model 7131 Japan Stamped Serial Numbers. These serial numbers ignore the leading zeros at the start of the serial numbers.

Saxophone Serial Numbers

Important facts to consider before you look up your serial number:

King serial numbers are difficult to track due to the different variations of product changes and the lack of official records. All of the serial numbers listed on this page end when The H. N. White Company was sold in 1965. After 1965, all instruments were manufactured in Eastlake and engraved with 'King Musical Instruments.'

Special Note: King produced great number of stenciled saxophones. If you serial number does not match up with these numbers, but says 'Made by The H. N. White Company' it may of in fact been manufactured by another maker. For more complete information about King saxophones go to www.saxpics.com.

Special Note: Please keep in mind that model changes might not have been made to all Saxophones in the production line and may not be respective of the true age of your instrument. The following information is to be used as a guide to narrow down the year your instrument was produced.

Special Note: From 1947-1950 Sterling Silver Bell option was added to Saxophones. For more information on Silver Bells Click Here.

Saxophones:

Serial Numbers: 83xxxx and higher, Later models have a neck brace and 7 digit serial numbers. Identifiable by the elongated pearl RH alternative F# key; the bent brass high F# key and the AS/TS110 stamp on the bell. Also notice the neck stiffener under the neck which is smooth and does not have a crease like the Paris horns. Saxophone.org - created by saxophone players for saxophone players. Features an active saxophone forum, buy sell trade your sax, saxophone museum, sax teachers and more.

Date	Serial Number
1893-1915	1-50,000
1915-1925	50,000-78,000
1925-1930	78,001-126,000
1930-1935	126,001-161,000
1935-1940	161,001-220,000
1940-1945	220,001-275,000
1945-1950	275,001-305,000
1950-1955	305,001-340,000
1955-1960	340,001-370,000
1960-1965	370,001-406,500
1965-1970	406,501-457,600

Significant Model Changes to King Saxophones

Introduced around 1916-1920.

Introduced around 1916-1920 with production ending by 1932-1933.

Introduced around 1916-1920 with production ending by 1930.

Introduced around 1916-1920.

'First' introduced around 1916-1920 with production ending by 1932-1933.

Introduced around 1916-1920 with production ending by 1932-1933.

Introduced in 1924 with production ending by 1932.

Around 1930-1932 The New King 'Voll-True' Alto Saxophone replaced the Alto No. 1004 'Solo Instrument' Saxophone.

Around 1933-1934 The New King 'Voll-True II' Alto Saxophone replaced the first 'Voll-True.'

Around 1933-1934 The New King 'Voll-True II' Tenor Saxophone was introduced replacing the first No. 1006.

Around 1933-1934 The New King 'Voll-True II' Baritone Saxophone was introduced replacing the first No. 1007.

Around 1936-1937 The King New 'Zephyr' Model Eb Alto was introduced and replaced the 'Voll-True II' No. 1004.

Around 1936-1937 The King New 'Zephyr' Model Bb Tenor was introduced and replaced the 'Voll-True II' No. 1006.

Around 1936-1937 The King New 'Zephyr' Model Eb Baritone was introduced and replaced the 'Voll-True II' No. 1007.

Around 1939-1940 The Zephyr 'Special' Model Alto was introduced and did not replace The Zephyr but was one step up.

Around 1939-1940 The Zephyr 'Special' Model Tenor was introduced and did not replace The Zephyr but was one step up.

Around 1945-1947 The King 'Super-20' Alto was introduced and replaced the Zephyr 'Special' No. 1004-B. Special features.

Around 1945-1947 The King 'Super-20' Tenor was introduced and replaced the Zephyr 'Special' No. 1006-B. Special features.

Production was started around 1960.

Noblet Saxophone Serial Numbers List

If you can provide more accurate saxophone information please contact me.

All the information on this page is compiled by guess work and should be used accordingly.

The history of Leblanc dates back to 1750 when Ets. D. Noblet was established in France making instruments for the court of Louis XV. Noblet would help establish France as the center of woodwind manufacturing. In 1904, Noblet found himself with no heir to the family business, and it was sold to Georges Leblanc.

The Leblanc family was known for using scientific acoustic research in the development of clarinets. Georges’ son Leon was an outstanding clarinetist and won the top prize from the Conservatoire de Paris. As an accomplished player, he believed heavily in the scientific principles of manufacturing and brought a high level of consistency and playability to their hand-made instruments.

Noblet Saxophone Serial Numbers Chart

In 1921, Leblanc began distribution in the US with Gretsch & Brenner in New York. However, the Leblanc family became unhappy with the amount of work involved in making adjustments to the instruments after months of travel at sea from France. In 1946, Vito Pascucci, a repairman for the Glenn Miller band, founded Leblanc USA in Kenosha, Wisconsin and took over the distribution of Leblanc France products in the US. Vito opened a small store front and began building his own student level instrument, leaving Leblanc to focus on the full range of professional instruments.

In 1950, Vito hired his first educator to help develop a focus on programs and materials specific to the area of music education. Leblanc continued its focus into establishing a stable base of school music focused dealers that would later found the organization National Association of School Music Dealers (NASMD).

In 1960, the brand Vito was created with a complete line of composite student clarinets. In 1961, the Positive Radial Alignment Guide (P.R.A.G.) which is still used today, was patented to help beginning clarinet students properly assemble the top and bottom joints of their instruments.

In 1964, Leblanc would acquire the Frank Holton Company and in 1971, the Martin Band Instrument Company. The focus on a full line offering of brass and woodwind instruments provided significant growth and in 1989, Vito purchased 65% of the Leblanc France Company. As Leblanc France was considered a National Treasure by the French government, it was difficult to process an entire purchase agreement with an American company. It wasn’t until 1993, that the remaining 35% was acquired by Vito.

In 2004, Leblanc was acquired by Conn-Selmer and a new era of manufacturing began. In 2009, Leblanc released the Bliss line of clarinets in partnership with namesake, Julian Bliss. The Bliss clarinets offered unique features and playability not typically found in affordable student instruments. With all clarinet production for Leblanc Vito and Bliss clarinets moved to Elkhart, Indiana, a new level of craftsmanship and innovation emerged.