How do I decipher the serial number on this old Yamaha?

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KongaKenny
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by KongaKenny »

Good day everyone. Could someone help me figure out which model this Yamaha is?

Serial number stamped on the slide is 9 L2125.

Thanks

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by KongaKenny »

Hopefully this photo uploads. I'm technically illiterate, but kinda like it that way <EMOJI seq="1f609" tseq="1f609">😉</EMOJI>
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by BGuttman »

Early Yamaha serials are a bit arbitrary. I had a 1985 682G s/n 001234. I tried a 682 (yellow) at the same time with a s/n 0011xx.
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KongaKenny
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by KongaKenny »

Maybe a 352?
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elmsandr
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by elmsandr »

The counterweight is a Yamaha… but I don’t recall ever seeing those braces on one. Looks more Olds/Reynolds to me there.

No idea, sorry.

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Burgerbob
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by Burgerbob »

Old Yamahas have those style braces. I'd assume a 352.
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BGuttman
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by BGuttman »

I believe the 352 had a brace like that. I know I saw one on an old Yamaha student horn.
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Blabberbucket
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by Blabberbucket »

Yes, YSL352. Check the inner slide tubes if you're purchasing - I've seen lots of these with rotten tubes, pinholes throughout.
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by KongaKenny »

Thank you all for your expertise. I will definitely check out the inner slide tubes.

I'm new here but very impressed with this forum.

Best regards,

KongaKenny