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For a precise lookup, use the on the official Selmer Paris website (under "Support" or "Service") – though as of 2025, they sometimes offer a contact form rather than a direct database. The Woodwind Forum (woodwind.org) and Clarinetpages.net host excellent vintage serial lists.
These are professional-grade instruments made in France. Their serial numbers typically consist of a (e.g., N4500 ). Dating Your Selmer Paris Clarinet Era / Series Approx. Serial Range Year of Manufacture Early Models 1000 – 9000 1919 – 1927 K Series K1000 – K9800 1928 – 1930 L Series L1000 – L7750 1931 – 1937 M Series M2400 – M8000 1940 – 1946 P Series P1200 – P4200 Early 1950s (e.g., P2888 is ~1952) Modern Era (Prefix + 50 calculation) 1983 – Present selmer clarinet serial number lookup
Need to look up a specific serial number? Visit the Selmer Paris official contact page or post your serial number (e.g., “Selmer Paris 589XX”) on the Clarinet Bulletin Board for crowd-sourced dating. For a precise lookup, use the on the