How old is my trumpet?
How old is my trumpet? Trumpets will usually have a serial number on either side of their center valve. Depending on the brand, the serial number can tell you when or where the trumpet was made, allowing you to determine its vintage status and age. Do trumpets have serial numbers? Serial numbers on trombones normally appear on the body near the slide receiver (arrow) or on the slide receiver or mouthpiece receiver (circled). On a trumpet, look on either side of the center valve for the serial number. Where is the serial number on a Bundy flute? To keep the...