I was told was a grand, but I am not sure. Hello all, I am new to the forums and just aquired a Smith & Barnes, Chicago piano. Join the Worlds Largest Community of Piano Lovers. Over 100,000 members from around the world.

A thorough examination is required to locate each pianos individual serial number. Over 3 million posts about pianos, digital pianos, and all types of keyboard instruments. We have also seen serial numbers of grand pianos stamped into the lyre assembly and nowhere else. Some serial numbers are printed on the back board of vertical pianos and require you to move the piano out from the wall. Do not rely on the name that is printed on the fall board as this does not guarantee the name of the manufacturer. There are seven examples but your serial number placement could be in yet a different location and may require some searching.īe sure to find the manufacturer’s name stamped on the cast iron plate or in the wood.

Grand piano serial numbers are placed in many areas as the photos show. Other upright serial numbers are located on the cast iron plate but placed above the treble string section.ģ. Piano serial number of uprights are many times located on the inside of the piano stamped onto the plate between the bass string section and the treble string section.Ģ. The areas to look for these numbers vary from each company but here are some common places to look along with some photos.ġ. Since 1854 Mason & Hamlin pianos have set the standard for what a piano should be with their choice of materials, unrivaled longevity, and characteristic. Using this number, along with the manufacturer, the age of the piano can sometimes be determined. Many pianos will have a 4, 5 or 6 digit serial number to identify the age of the piano. Pianos also have other numbers printed on them such as part numbers and many other pianos do not have a serial number at all.

Many piano manufacturers placed serial numbers in a variety of places.

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