Yamaha Flute Serial Number Chart Best

| | Interpretation | |----------------|--------------------| | Very low number (<1000) | Likely 1970–1972, Japanese | | 6 digits, no letter | Student flute, 1980s–2000s | | Letter + 4–5 digits | Intermediate/professional, 1985+ | | “C” or “D” prefix | Possibly custom shop or special run | | No serial number | Counterfeit or factory second (rare) |

Most standard Yamaha flutes (models 200-500 series) have 6-digit serial numbers. Yamaha Flute Serial Number Chart