{"id":3476,"date":"2018-05-03T21:21:40","date_gmt":"2018-05-03T13:21:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pianomalaysia.com\/new\/?p=3476"},"modified":"2023-04-18T23:39:26","modified_gmt":"2023-04-18T15:39:26","slug":"what-is-piano-serial-no-will-it-benefit-me-blog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pianomalaysia.com\/new\/what-is-piano-serial-no-will-it-benefit-me-blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Serial Number. How to Find Serial Number on Piano?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lgmfjqqs-d1c30271464e58702dd209bcbac5423c '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Note:<\/span> If you already know your piano&#8217;s serial number, click on the links below to reveal its history date. Otherwise, please continue reading.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pianomalaysia.com\/new\/yamaha-piano-serial-number\/\">Yamaha serial number check<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pianomalaysia.com\/new\/kawai-piano-serial-number\/\">Kawai serial number check<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>One of the most frequent topic that we encounter from our customers is regarding the piano serial number.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the questions asked are<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What is a piano serial number?<\/li>\n<li>What does it indicate?<\/li>\n<li>Where can I find it on my piano?<\/li>\n<li>How does it benefit me?<\/li>\n<li>Should I really care about it?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Well, we hope this article clearly explains what a serial piano number is about and what you need to know. Here goes:<\/p>\n<p>What is a piano serial number?<br \/>\n<strong><em>Answer:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The serial number is often regarded as the birth certificate of a piano. It is a unique, individual running number, usually made up of four to seven digits e.g 19091 and\/or a mixture of both alphabets and digits e.g M579624<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5457888664528246\" data-ad-slot=\"6429551488\"><\/ins><br \/>\nWhat does it indicate?<br \/>\n<strong><em>Answer:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>A piano serial number identifies<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the age of your piano<\/li>\n<li>the piano\u2019s year of manufacture (<a href=\"https:\/\/pianomalaysia.com\/new\/piano\/yamaha-piano-serial-number\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yamaha serial number lookup<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/pianomalaysia.com\/new\/kawai-piano-serial-number\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kawai serial number lookup<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>the production and history of the piano, including the factory process, manufacturing country, technology, etc<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Where is the serial number on a piano?<br \/>\n<strong><em>Answer:<\/em><br \/>\n<\/strong>A) Upright serial numbers are usually located on the inside of the piano. Lift up the lid of the piano, and look inside:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>On the piano\u2019s cast iron plate, along the top front area of the plate. The serial number will be located either at the top left, top right or in the middle (near the logo).<\/li>\n<li>It may also be stamped on a little plaque on either the left or right side of the edge panel.<\/li>\n<li>At times, it could be stamped on the back of the piano, usually at the top or the bottom of the structure frame, etc<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_3619\" style=\"width: 505px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3619\" class=\"wp-image-3619 size-portfolio\" src=\"https:\/\/pianomalaysia.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/yamaha-u3h-upright-piano-serial-no-1-495x400.jpg\" alt=\"Yamaha U3H Upright Piano - Serial No\" width=\"495\" height=\"400\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3619\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">U3H Serial Number 1709268 was made in Japan in 1973<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-5g49ck-639158923fc58ae1a29257946c06829f\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-5g49ck-639158923fc58ae1a29257946c06829f{\nheight:10px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-5g49ck-639158923fc58ae1a29257946c06829f hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-01da66c8a430ece279119bac7dc1a336 '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><\/p>\n<p>B) Grand piano serial numbers may be found in many locations on the piano, depending on the make and model:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>On the piano&#8217;s cast iron plate (also known as harp) located near tuning pins<\/li>\n<li>A sticker on the plate in the rear of the piano<\/li>\n<li>On the side of the plate strut, or on a little plaque on the inside of the rim or case<\/li>\n<li>Stamped on the soundboard, etc<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_3618\" style=\"width: 505px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3618\" class=\"wp-image-3618 size-portfolio\" src=\"https:\/\/pianomalaysia.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/kawai-grand-piano-gs30-serial-no-1-495x400.jpg\" alt=\"Kawai GS-30 Grand Piano - Serial No\" width=\"495\" height=\"400\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-3618\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">GS-30 Serial Number 1231899 was made in Japan in 1981<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3p7tac-965c5bd1b8777ed0eb3c8b47efc8d5fb\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-3p7tac-965c5bd1b8777ed0eb3c8b47efc8d5fb{\nheight:10px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-3p7tac-965c5bd1b8777ed0eb3c8b47efc8d5fb hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-01da66c8a430ece279119bac7dc1a336 '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><\/p>\n<p>How does it benefit me? Should I care about it?<br \/>\n<em><strong>Answers:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>The serial number allows you to quickly search and find the manufacturing year of the piano, thus determining the age of the piano.<\/p>\n<p>In general, newer pianos (regardless of acoustic or digital pianos) are expected to have better features, better performances and are upgraded in many ways to further improve the player\u2019s experiences.<\/p>\n<p>If your investment budget is not an issue, it is often better to purchase a new piano.<\/p>\n<p>However, this doesn\u2019t mean that older, aged pianos are not in demand and no longer competitive in the market. An old acoustic piano that is properly looked after with regular maintenance will still play and sound great, and may not be a setback model when compared to a brand new unit.<\/p>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5457888664528246\" data-ad-slot=\"6429551488\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script><br \/>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<br \/>\n<\/script>You need to look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/pianomalaysia.com\/new\/4-beginner-tips-to-selecting-a-piano-that-is-right-for-you\/#buying\">purpose of buying the piano<\/a> to determine the choice between getting an older used piano or a brand new unit.<\/p>\n<p>For example, take a look at this scenario where both cars have similar proper care maintenance:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>CAR A \u2013 a 10-year-old car (of only 1000 km mileage) versus<\/li>\n<li>CAR B \u2013 a 2-year-old car (of over 50,000 km mileage)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The same principle applies to pianos. Piano Malaysia often imports quality used pianos, where overall \u2018wear and tear\u2019 condition (mileage) are minimal, as compared to the age of the pianos.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div id='avia-messagebox-' class='avia_message_box av_notification av-2lyhno-a3b06eda0aae4e1a8bbd3c951eb3f9d4 avia-color-green avia-size-large avia-icon_select-no avia-border-  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock ' ><span class='avia_message_box_title' >Note<\/span><div class=\"avia_message_box_content\"><p>\nMileage (Wear and Tear conditions) \u2260\u2260 Production age (Manufacturing Year)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-01da66c8a430ece279119bac7dc1a336 '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><\/p>\n<p>In a nutshell, a piano&#8217;s serial number is important to determine its age and the circumstances of the piano\u2019s production, including its factory and manufacturing history, all of which will affect its value. However, to really gage the real condition and value of the piano, we must also take a look at the whole picture of how the piano has been handled and maintained throughout the years since its birth.<\/p>\n<p>All musical instruments that have regular maintenance to upkeep them in tip-top condition will last a long time and is most likely to be as good as new.<\/p>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5457888664528246\" data-ad-slot=\"6429551488\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script><br \/>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<br \/>\n<\/script><b><i>A piano serial number isn\u2019t a tool to benchmark between NEW versus USED piano\u2019s condition.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Therefore, a piano serial number (in our opinion) is merely a guide to determine the age of your piano and its original history.<\/p>\n<p>We certainly hope this article helps you to understand the importance of piano serial numbers and why they are not to be confused for assessing NEW and USED pianos\u2019 conditions.<\/p>\n<h4>Additional reading posts:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pianomalaysia.com\/new\/4-beginner-tips-to-selecting-a-piano-that-is-right-for-you\/\">4 Beginner Tips To Selecting A Piano That Is Right For You<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pianomalaysia.com\/new\/how-do-we-restore-our-pianos-locally-here-in-malaysia\/\">How Do We Restore Our Pianos Locally Here In Malaysia?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pianomalaysia.com\/new\/piano\/\">Benefits Of Used (Reconditioned) Piano<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A commonly asked question. 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