How do I decipher the serial number on this old Yamaha?

KongaKenny · Post by **KongaKenny** » Mon Sep 25, 2023 5:17 am

Good day everyone. Could someone help me figure out which model this Yamaha is?
Serial number stamped on the slide is 9 L2125.
Thanks
KongaKenny

KongaKenny · Post by **KongaKenny** » Mon Sep 25, 2023 5:39 am

Hopefully this photo uploads. I'm technically illiterate, but kinda like it that way

Post by **BGuttman** » Mon Sep 25, 2023 6:01 am

Early Yamaha serials are a bit arbitrary. I had a 1985 682G s/n 001234. I tried a 682 (yellow) at the same time with a s/n 0011xx.

KongaKenny · Post by **KongaKenny** » Mon Sep 25, 2023 6:26 am

Maybe a 352?

elmsandr · Post by **elmsandr** » Mon Sep 25, 2023 3:52 pm

The counterweight is a Yamaha… but I don’t recall ever seeing those braces on one. Looks more Olds/Reynolds to me there.

No idea, sorry.
Andy

Burgerbob · Post by **Burgerbob** » Mon Sep 25, 2023 4:01 pm

Old Yamahas have those style braces. I'd assume a 352.

Post by **BGuttman** » Mon Sep 25, 2023 4:04 pm

I believe the 352 had a brace like that. I know I saw one on an old Yamaha student horn.

Blabberbucket · Post by **Blabberbucket** » Mon Sep 25, 2023 6:47 pm

Yes, YSL352. Check the inner slide tubes if you're purchasing - I've seen lots of these with rotten tubes, pinholes throughout.

KongaKenny · Post by **KongaKenny** » Mon Sep 25, 2023 7:17 pm

Thank you all for your expertise. I will definitely check out the inner slide tubes.
I'm new here but very impressed with this forum.
Best regards,
KongaKenny

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