ARMSTRONG |
United Musical Instruments
FLUTES AND PICCOLOS
Serial Number |
Year Manufactured |
18,000 -- 67,000 |
1949 -- 1965 |
Prefix A, B,C (omitting H, I, O, Q, W, Y and Z) |
1965 |
Prefix R Series |
1970 |
Prefix V Series |
1972 |
Prefix 1, 2, 3 |
mid 1972 |
Prefix 3 thru 9 |
1973 |
Prefix 24 Series |
1974 |
FLUTES
Plateau Models: 104, 104N, 100, 100B |
French Models: 103, 103B, 303, 303B |
PICCOLOS
Conical Bore Models - Plastic: 307, 308, 309 |
Cylindrical Bore Model - Metal: 204 |
CLARINETS
SAXOPHONES
After 1974, the prefix number added to 50 will give you the year of manufacture for their entire line.
The company was founded in 1931 by Wm. T. Armstrong along with Joseph Elias (lead tester), Sam Moore (Jack Moore's father), Marilyn Covey (Co. Secretary), and Jack Burket (Co. Accountant). Prior to starting this company, Bill Armstrong worked for the Buescher and C. G. Conn companies. The company is currently a part of the United Musical Instruments, U.S.A. Inc. conglomerate and manufacturers a complete line of flutes, piccolos, saxophones, clarinets, oboes, bassoons, and woodwind accessories.
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