Saxophones Hanson identification

[maxfid01]

Hoping someone may be able to help. I purchased a Hanson saxophone and dont know what model it is. The serial number is on it and nothing else. I will add photos. Any help appreciated

 

[JayeNM]

You need to post more photos than that, whole body both sides, maybe pinky table, maybe neck.

You bought it used ?

Quicker answer may be had by emailing Hanson, their website appears to be operational...

 

[Targa]

Website Home - Hanson Saxophones
There is a 'phone us', which might be better, it used to be Alistair was a bit slow responding to emails though always very helpful when you do contact him.
I have a feeling he might be a member here but don't know his id.

 

[maxfid01]

You need to post more photos than that, whole body both sides, maybe pinky table, maybe neck.

You bought it used ?

Quicker answer may be had by emailing Hanson, their website appears to be operational...

 

[maxfid01]

You need to post more photos than that, whole body both sides, maybe pinky table, maybe neck.

You bought it used ?

Quicker answer may be had by emailing Hanson, their website appears to be operational...

Yes bought it used, have added some more photos, new to this so unsure whats needed

 

[Pete Thomas]

I have a feeling he might be a member here but don't know his id.

@Alastair Hanson

However Dec/Jan aren't the best times to contact due to either extra volume of work or holidays.

 

[Targa]

Hoping someone may be able to help. I purchased a Hanson saxophone and dont know what model it is. The serial number is on it and nothing else. I will add photos. Any help appreciatedView attachment 32141View attachment 32142

The 'HA5' at the start of the serial number means it's a model 5.
I managed to remember and went to check mine starts HA8.
At one time the altos were model 5 and model 8.

 

[Tenor Viol]

I've owned a couple in the past, and others on here do too. I thought there was somewhere where it indicated the series. I'm wondering if the '5' at the front of the serial number is indicating a Series V? Mine were tenors - an ST8 and an LX, but it's a few years ago now.

Might be simpler to ring them.

 

[DavidUK]

Not a V but an SA5 most likely.
Very similar to a Buffet 100 model.

 

[Targa]

The 'HA5' at the start of the serial number means it's a model 5.
I managed to remember and went to check mine starts HA8.
At one time the altos were model 5 and model 8.

Series V - Hanson Saxophones

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Series VIII - Hanson Saxophones

Hanson Saxophones are manufacturers of high quality, professional Saxophones proudly built in the UK.

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