Hanson Saxophone Serial Numbers -

Model Series

Unlike major historic brands like Selmer or Conn, Hanson Saxophones does not publish a publicly available, year-by-year serial number chart. Instead, serial numbers for these British-designed instruments are often tied to specific or batches produced over the last 30+ years. Serial Number Location

Common Format Example: SA5 1234 or H-S6-5678

• Model: SA-5 (likely alto)
• Number: 876
• Likely Year: 2001 (based on the 500-1200 range for early 2000s)
• Value Context: This is a mid-production horn, built just before the factory relocation. It likely has a dark lacquer and hand-hammered keys. Resale value: ~£1,000.

Hanson does not publish a standardized "year-to-serial" chart like Selmer or Conn. However, you can estimate the age based on the specific model series and its launch date: Series V - Hanson Saxophones hanson saxophone serial numbers

Hanson Saxophone Company, also known as Hanson's or H.S.C., was a British saxophone manufacturer that produced instruments from approximately 1895 to 1950. During their operation, they created a wide range of saxophones, including sopranos, altos, tenors, baritones, and basses. Model Series Unlike major historic brands like Selmer

• SA5 = Model designation (SA-5 soprano/alto/tenor – note: SA5 usually refers to the alto model)
• 2103 = The 2,103rd unit produced of that specific model in that specific production run.