Hanson Saxophone Serial Numbers Site

Over the years, saxophone forums have propagated several myths about Hanson serials. Let’s clear them up.

The most confusing era for collectors is the turn of the millennium (Serial #851 – 1,400). During this period, Hanson was transitioning from purely "Trevor Hanson" build to "Hanson Ltd." hanson saxophone serial numbers

You will find horns from this era with Selmer-style key pearls on one horn and Yanagisawa-style metal touchpieces on the next. Why? Hanson was buying raw tube casts from various suppliers before standardizing with their current German/Asian partners. Over the years, saxophone forums have propagated several

If your serial number is 1,200 and the horn looks like a Selmer Mark VI clone, it is authentic. If it looks like a Yanagisawa 901, it is also authentic. Do not panic—check the stamp on the bell. It should say "Hanson, Marsden." ⚠️ No Hanson saxophones were made after 2014

| Serial Number Range | Approx. Year | Model(s) | Notes | |-------------------|--------------|----------|-------| | 1000 – 2000 | 1999–2001 | SA-5 (Alto), SA-8 (Tenor) | Early production; keywork based on Selmer-style. | | 2001 – 4000 | 2002–2005 | SA-5, SA-8, Student Alto | Most common range. Stamped "Hanson, England" on back of body. | | 4001 – 6500 | 2006–2009 | SA-5II, SA-8II | Rebranded models with slight keywork updates. | | 6501 – 8500 | 2010–2012 | SA-5III, SA-8III | Final own-branded run. | | 8501 – 9500 | 2013–2014 | Limited stock, some stencils | Some sold via remaining stock after closure. | | 9501+ | 2015+ | Not authentic Hanson | After Hanson woodwind ceased, no new instruments with valid serials. Any high number >10k likely a fake or another brand mislabeled. |

⚠️ No Hanson saxophones were made after 2014. Any “new” Hanson sold after that date is NOS (new old stock) or counterfeit.