Finding the Serial Number

Piano serial numbers. April 14, 2010 // by Piano Emporium. Many pianos will have a 4, 5 or 6 digit serial number to identify the age of the piano. Piano serial numbers identify the (1) age of your piano, the (2) piano's year of manufacture, as well as (3) the circumstances surrounding the production of your piano, including factory history, manufacturing processes, and company ownership and oversight. Your piano’s age is one of the most significant factors in determining your piano’s Value. Each piano is manufactured with a unique serial number that is recorded for future reference of not only when it was made but also where. For Steinway upright pianos you need to lift the pianos lid and look inside the piano, normally the serial number along with the model will be stamped in ink inside the piano, also on its harp. The piano below dates to circa 1900. Is it a grey market piano? Enter the serial number HERE to find out. Yamaha does not provide parts or service for pianos that were not intended for the United States market. Moreover, we often encounter serious structural issues with grey market Yamaha pianos.

There are times when your piano name or number is not listed. We can help you find the year your piano was made and the manufacturer in most cases. Some piano manufacturers place serial numbers in various places. Pianos also have numbers other than serial numbers, such as case and part numbers. Some pianos do not have serial numbers, in those cases we can identify the approximate age by the design, and a photo will help identify the approximate age. If you are unable to find the name and/or serial number of your piano we can research it for you.

Starck Piano Age Serial Number

Serial numbers are for first piano made in year shown. Serial numbers can be found in locations marked by a S			The serial number on GRAND PIANOS is stamped on the gold colored plate located where you see a red S inside the piano as illustrated in the grand piano picture.

Steinway Upright Pianos the serial number can be located on top of the wrestplank above the cast iron plate when you open the lid.

Steinway Grand Pianos the serial number can be found on the cast iron plate between the tuning pins above the keyboard

Piano Age By Serial Number

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Starck Piano Age Serial Number

Steinway Grand Pianos the serial number can be found on the cast iron plate between the tuning pins above the keyboard

Piano Age By Serial Number