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Some of these far east saxes have NO serial number. Despite that fact they are cheap, if someone wants to insure such a sax, or create a traceable number for such an instrument should it ever get stolen, a serial number will be required. But how best to apply such a serial number ? - It could incorporate your initials & postcode or somesuch set of numbers/letters.
I ask because I've just bought a G4M alto sax (nickel-plated). I also have a set of small number punches and another set of letter punches (dies). What's the best thing to do ? - A number can't easily be stamped into the usual location, under the thumbrest, without dismantling the sax and inserting a round metal block to support the thin brass body. Is there anywhere else where a number could be safely dinged in ? - Is there any point in putting a number on part of the keywork, or a keywork guard, when it is removable ?
I've marked the sax with an ultra-violet marker pen but it's visible in ordinary light on the shiny nickel surface, and it can be wiped off.
Richard
I ask because I've just bought a G4M alto sax (nickel-plated). I also have a set of small number punches and another set of letter punches (dies). What's the best thing to do ? - A number can't easily be stamped into the usual location, under the thumbrest, without dismantling the sax and inserting a round metal block to support the thin brass body. Is there anywhere else where a number could be safely dinged in ? - Is there any point in putting a number on part of the keywork, or a keywork guard, when it is removable ?
I've marked the sax with an ultra-violet marker pen but it's visible in ordinary light on the shiny nickel surface, and it can be wiped off.
Richard