The serial number may be duplicated elsewhere inside the piano (to back up the Queen Bee), and if so, usually stamped or punched in smaller lettering on the rear side of a cabinet part / pedal lyre / grand cheek block / mechanism, or other location. This must be located first, and supersedes any other format of numbers. They are not part of another decal, nor expressed in date format DD/MM/YYYY - all serial numbers are unique.ĭepending on the maker's name, some pianos have the serial number located in its correct and original position, known as the Queen Bee. Serial numbers are never written in chalk, biro pen, pencil or normal hand writing - they are properly scripted usually in black. Piano names shown in brackets below are an example of a piano with the serial number in this location, may vary. If you cannot find the serial number, remove all panels/ fallboard and if safe to do so, remove or recline the mechanism towards you**. Some mechanism numbers can be traced back to their date, and may require a separate enquiry. If you see a date on your piano, this is not the date or year for your piano. some of these kinds of numbers are not traceable. Remember that there are several sets of numbers inside a piano, some are stock numbers, parts & cabinet numbers, keyboard numbers, mechanism numbers, company established date and Patent/ Exhibition dates. The serial number will appear properly stamped either as a decal, punched numbers into wood (sometimes burnt in), rubber stamped, or printed in black ink and possibly mounted on a small plinth with a surround. For example, if your serial number is "124", then your piano is the one hundred and twenty fourth piano made so far in the production line. The serial number is not usually in any kind of date format, but tells you the number of pianos (upright or grand) manufactured up to the point of your number. A piano serial number is a unique set of consecutive numbers in code form, providing the initial information to date your piano.
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