Hanson saxophone serial numbers are not just bureaucratic stamps; they are a map of British saxophone manufacturing in the modern era. A low number (sub-1000) connects you to the artisan origins of the 1980s. A mid-number (5000-9000) represents the "Luxury boom" of the 2010s. A high number (15,000+) indicates you have a state-of-the-art, globally-sourced instrument finished by hand in Yorkshire.
If your Hanson saxophone has no visible serial number, it may be:
However, be aware of :