The serial number can tell you some information about your flute, such as the model, the material, and the year of production. However, Muramatsu does not publish a public list of serial numbers and their meanings, so you will need to contact Muramatsu directly to get the most accurate and reliable information. You can email Muramatsu America at [flute@muramatsu-america.com] or visit their [website] for more contact details.
Here are some general guidelines on how to interpret Muramatsu serial numbers, based on some sources that have collected data from various flutists and dealers . However, these are not official or definitive, and there may be exceptions or variations depending on the specific flute.
The first digit of the serial number indicates the decade of production. For example, a serial number starting with 1 means the flute was made in the 1960s, 2 means the 1970s, 3 means the 1980s, and so on. However, this system only applies to flutes made after 1960. Flutes made before 1960 have serial numbers that start with letters, such as A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N, P, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z. The letters correspond to the years from 1948 to 1959 in alphabetical order.
The second digit of the serial number indicates the model of the flute. For example, a serial number with a second digit of 0 means the flute is a standard model (such as AD or EX), 1 means a professional model (such as DS or GX), 2 means a handmade model (such as SR or DN), 3 means a gold model (such as AU or AG), 4 means a platinum model (such as PT or PL), and 5 means a special model (such as ST or SP). However, this system only applies to flutes made after 1970. Flutes made before 1970 have serial numbers that do not indicate the model.
The third digit of the serial number indicates the material of the flute. For example, a serial number with a third digit of 0 means the flute is made of silver (or silver alloy), 1 means gold (or gold alloy), 2 means platinum (or platinum alloy), and 3 means other materials (such as wood or titanium). However, this system only applies to flutes made after 1980. Flutes made before 1980 have serial numbers that do not indicate the material.
The last three digits of the serial number indicate the production order of the flute within that year. For example, a serial number ending with 001 means the flute was the first one made in that year, 002 means the second one made in that year, and so on. However, this system only applies to flutes made after 1960. Flutes made before 1960 have serial numbers that end with letters or symbols.
To illustrate how these guidelines work, let's look at some examples of Muramatsu serial numbers and what they mean:
Serial Number
Decade
Model
Material
Production Order
10001
1960s
Standard
Silver
First in 1960
21023
1970s
Professional
Silver
23rd in 1971
32045
1980s
Handmade
Silver
45th in 1983
43167
1990s
Gold
Gold
167th in 1994
54289
2000s
Special
Platinum
289th in 2005
65311
2010s
N/A
N/A
N/A
Note that the last serial number (65311) does not follow the guidelines, because Muramatsu changed their serial number system in 2016. Since then, they have been using a six-digit serial number that does not indicate the decade, model, material, or production order. The only way to find out the information about these flutes is to contact Muramatsu directly.
In conclusion, Muramatsu serial numbers can provide some clues about the age and characteristics of your flute, but they are not always consistent or clear. The best way to get the most accurate and reliable information is to contact Muramatsu directly and ask them about your flute. They will be happy to assist you and answer your questions.
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