![]() ![]() There isn't a Dolnet model or serial number chart, per se, so I essentially am creating this based on engravings, user input and manufacturing differences. If we go by when Amati was created (1945-1948), this would be one of the very first horns from Amati. An Amati 'A880' Alto, which has a Kohlert serial number. There are pics of full-on Keilwerth models in here, as well as 'Amati-assembled' horns with their own serial numbers. Look on the lever bridge under the lever springs for a bunch of numbers. Cerveny (Amati) rotor tubas usually have the serial number stamped in the lever bridge. Despite that I belive it to be an exceptional alto for its period. ![]() There is solder inside the neck and its a bit rough in there. The build quality on this Amati like the rod fit needs to tweaked when compared to a Conn 6M. ![]() I believe they restarted the serial numbers at some point. *first digit dropped on most serial numbersĭuring the 1970′s, the 3rd and 4th digit of the serial number indicate the year of manufacture.It is an nickel plated alto. Even so, its possible from this record to assemble a basic serial number chart for these instruments. The log book shows the serial numbers jumping around quite a bit for the Selmer/Adolphe Sax saxophones. ![]() Instruments manufactured after 1936 range in serial number from 1350-3600. The record is much less complete after 1936. Info like this is a treasure when found so I didn't want this tidbit to be lost. The registration card is still with the sax and indicates a production date of November 26, 1956. I just ran into an eBay auction for an Amati Kraslice Toneking alto sax with serial number 25657. ![]()
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