Yes, I know, this page is pretty dang long. 3) The third and final is a table of contemporary Vito model numbers.
2) The second is my attempt to make a general serial number guide for Vito-branded saxes.
1) The first has actual serial numbers that I have seen. 2007 - Use this to date your Made-In-Japan 7131RK Vito Altos. Some general info about LeBlanc and Vito. I haven't found any reference tables for Vitos out there, so I started this one for myself and decided to share it. Vito Serial Numbers Instruments for Sale - Here is a table of Vito Sax serial no.' S, manufacture dates, manufacturers, country of origin, etc.
Serial Numbers Vito Alto Saxophone Model 7131 Japan Stamped Serial Numbers.
They were roughly the equivalent of a Yamaha YFL-200 series student instrument. Addendum: Many, if not all, Vito flutes were 'stencil' instruments manufactured in Japan by Yamaha. Some saxes may have been assembled in the USA, but they were basically of foreign manufacturer, this author has no information concerning where the flutes were manufactured.
Eventually all of the parts were made in the US, these student clarinets were named 'Vito'. To meet high demand, Leblanc USA started to manufacture clarinets in the US from plastic bodies and French keys.
The serial number and 'Japan' are stamped on the side. Leblanc USA was formed in 1946 by Vito Pascucci, and the French woodwind manufacturer, G. Heres a pre-owned Leblanc Vito Japan alto saxophone.
08 - You might want to check out these YouTube videos on Beaugnier horns that jazzmanted has put out there: The first one and Part Two Heres a manual in PDF format, detailing the fingerings. 13, 2007 - Here is a Vito Sax Advertisement. 2, 2007 - Here is a Vito Saxophone Catalog. Vito Leblanc Saxophone Alto Saxophone, #541275 Japan Shipping cost covers only the 48 continental states, for the rest locations please contact us before placing your order. More info re: Vito/Yamaha History, serial numbers, dates. There are those who disagree, but all evidence (including serial number seque. Leblanc Vito student Alto Saxophone With Hard Case 712277. Vito Alto Saxophone Model 7131 Japan Stamped Serial Numbers. Leblanc USA was formed in 1946 by Vito Pascucci, and the French woodwind manufacturer, G. 1 History 2 Serial Numbers 3 Vito Saxophone Models 4 External links. Vito Alto Saxophone Model 7131 Japan Stamped. The Leblanc 7190BA (formerly known as the Vito VSP) is actually the identical horn to the Yanagisawa B901. Buyers of a used Vito can usually find an Internet source to verify the serial number on their saxophone. So a 'realistic' today's price would be appreciated and is CafeS' the best place to post her and if yes the best thread please and are photo's really necessary? Thank you.Leblanc Clarinet Serial Numbers Date Of Manufacture. About Vito Numbers Serial Yanagisawa Saxophone Baritone. This sax was manufactured in France by Beaugnier, and likely assembled in Kenosha, WI (based on the A in the serial number). Based on what you probably know about Vitos, you may be thinking that this is a student level sax. The sax was built in Japan serial number 038106 she has the obvious played lacquer wear but no mayor dings'. Vito Model 35 Leblanc System Alto Saxophone. I Have A Leblanc Vito Alto Sax With The Serial Number N11795. Reference 36 Saxophone for sale, Saxophone, Sax. For obvious reasons I don't want to put her on eBay and prefer to sell her privately. I Have A Leblanc Vito Alto Sax With The Serial Number N11795. The machine has signs of wear as I do, however she plays extremely well and up to now has been played up to 5 times a week semi professionally and she was recently overhauled with the majority of corks, and pads renewed and springs adjusted by a reputable repairer based in Cheshire (identity on request).
I have decided to upgrade my Alto to something a little 'shinier' so the old girl a well played Vito Yamaha Japan Alto is up for sale however I've had her so long I've forgotten her value when purchased, but of course values change so quickly so that's not important., I'm in the UK so will be different elsewhere.