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If you are looking to date or identify your Miyazawa flute, the serial number is the key. Unlike some brands that publish a full public database, Miyazawa typically requires you to contact them directly or use their Warranty Registration page to verify specific instrument details. Where to Find the Serial Number

For quick reference when shopping:

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Every MSN appears as a numerator in some mediants of fractions ( \fracF_nF_n+1 ) from the Fibonacci sequence but shifted by the Miyazawa coefficient. Miyazawa Serial Numbers

serial number engraved on the main body of the flute

Unlike some flutes that stamp the number on every joint, Miyazawa is traditional. Look for the (the center joint), just above the tenon that connects to the footjoint. If you are looking to date or identify

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When purchasing a used Miyazawa, particularly high-end models like the , PA-402 , or MZ-10 , verifying matching numbers is critical for value retention. The font is wrong: Genuine Miyazawa stamping is

1. The font is wrong: Genuine Miyazawa stamping is deep, precise, and uses a serif font. Fakes are often laser-etched or shallow.
2. The number is too low for the model: If a flute looks brand new (Phoenix mechanism, pinless construction) but has a serial number of 5,000 – it is a fake. Miyazawa did not have Phoenix mechanisms in 1975.
3. Inconsistent location: Genuine Miyazawa stamps are clean. If the number is stamped on the footjoint or barrel (except rare student models), walk away.

Last updated: 2025. If you have a serial number not listed in the chart, contact the manufacturer directly for a factory letter of authenticity.

1. Locate the number on the body tube.
2. Check the first digit to verify the decade the seller is claiming.
3. Identify the model stamp (PA, EX, etc.) separate from the serial number.
4. Verify the footjoint matches the body serial.
5. Inspect the headjoint to see if it is original (matching) or an aftermarket Miyazawa head.