Withoutany doubt and dispute, from the nine-foot concert grand to the fivefeet, two inch baby grand, every Baldwin piano demonstrates the most modernideas of acoustical science and piano making; its manufacture isprecision engineered, which gives each instrument the highest degree ofexcellence. Any Baldwin made piano is worth the time, money and energyto rebuild or refurbish.
Baldwin Baby Grand Piano Serial Number Location
When quoting a piano move, the instrument size is extremely important for accurately determining the number of movers and type of equipment needed. Because piano manufacturers differ in their descriptions, the best way to communicate your piano size is to provide a make and model number. Please note that the serial number will not provide the piano size, however, if your piano is going to be picked up or delivered at a business, it may be beneficial to provide your mover with the serial number as well.
Depending upon the brand, the model number can be in different places. The information and images below provide general information and brand specific areas. If you cannot find any serial or model numbers, your piano may have been refurbished and the number plate, if there was one, was not put back on or the number was covered.
Typically, a serial number has 5 to 7 digits, but in some cases, it may have fewer or more and may also include a letter. This is a view of the grand with the lid open and the music desk removed. It may be necessary to clean dust off the harp or soundboard before the serial number can be seen.
Upright or vertical piano serial numbers can usually be found by lifting the lid and looking inside on the gold harp or plate. It is usually not necessary to remove the upper front panel to find the serial number (as in this picture).
By locating the serial number, you can begin your research to know the value of the piano. The first thing the serial number tells you is the age of the piano. Paired with the who made the piano, the age is a key piece of information, and many piano experts can begin to assign a value quickly after assessing the condition and a few other criteria.
I own a Baldwin Hamilton Grand Piano (that I purchased in 1970). The piano was built in 1940 (serial number 89715). I purchased it as a refurbished piano after trying out a whole warehouse full of pianos before settling on this particular one. I still love the sound and the action of this piano!
Hello James;I am looking at a Baldwin grand, serial # A54914 on Craigslist. Any information you can provide would be helpful. It appears it was likely built in the 1920s. If it has been maintained (apparently so, as was supposedly owned by a piano teacher), is there any concern about buying a piano of this age?
I am shopping for a new or newish BP190 (I played a lovely one at a Baltimore Baldwin dealer yesterday), but when I called the listed Baldwin Company phone number to get a list of serial numbers by year of the Chinese manufactured pianos, I got the Gibson headquarters and they told me while they still own the name Baldwin, they are no longer being produced, not even in China. Is this true? I thought Parsons Music Group just opened up a new manufacturing facility in Zhongshan.
This page will help you determine the age of your older Kawai acoustic piano. The first step is to find the serial number of your instrument. The serial number identifies the year an instrument was manufactured and is the key to all future warranty service and repair (if needed). Its location varies depending on the type of instrument.
For Kawai upright pianos, the serial number is located in one of two places: (1) the top right side of the iron plate (near the tuning pins) or (2) at the top center of the plate between the bass and treble sections. You can normally find it easily by lifting the piano lid. For Kawai acoustic hybrid pianos (K200- ATX3 and K300 AURES), the serial number is located at the top center of the iron plate under the Kawai logo.
This piano has some extremely unusual history! Please read on.We were having a difficult time figuring out when it was built, and by what company. The brand is obviously DH Baldwin; however, when we were moving it, everything about it screamed "Yamaha". The pedal lyre, the bolts, the design, everything. We couldn't find the serial number under Baldwin....but then we found this teeny tiny blurb in the Pierce Piano Atlas where Baldwin had their 125th Anniversary DH Baldwin built BY YAMAHA in 1987....the MP model. Go figure. In digging further, there is another number stamped on the inside of the case that corresponds with a Yamaha serial number dating early 1988. So this piano was built by Yamaha either in late 1987 or early 1988.This piano has features found in Yamaha's Conservatory Series like the duplex scale design (which was an old Steinway patent that every quality piano manufacturer has copied in one way or another). Both inside and out, it is in amazing condition. It plays and sounds great. If you want a super-clean piano that sounds great with some quaint history, you need to grab this gem.
Before you even list a piano for sale, research needs to be done on the instrument and brand. By this, I mean extensive research! Most pianos are built with a brand label, serial number, and model number. A simple Google search of that readily available information will show you a lot about your instrument.
This is where serial numbers come into play. Serial numbers can tell you the exact year your piano was manufactured. This is important because over the years piano manufacturers make slight (and sometimes major) changes to how they build their instruments.
In most cases, model numbers and serial numbers are going to be most important for grand pianos as opposed to uprights. This is not to say upright pianos do not hold some value, but grand pianos are usually of a higher quality and standard.
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 pianos will have a 4, 5 or 6 digit serial number to identify the age of the piano. Using this number, along with the manufacturer, the age of the piano can sometimes be determined. The areas to look for these numbers vary from each company but here are some common places to look along with some photos.
3. Grand piano serial numbers are placed in many areas as the photos show. There are seven examples but your serial number placement could be in yet a different location and may require some searching.
Seller wants 6000.00 for Wurlitzer baby grand, player piano, red mahogany. He is located out of state, I will be in his area late June. What questions should I ask? I am returning to playing after my recent retirement. More for relaxation, an amateur player. Your thoughts are welcome. Thank you.
Hi Walter. The serial number will help you find out the past of your piano; however this will be limited to the date of manufacture and possibly the town/city of manufacture. If you visit this website -piano-care.com/wurlitzer-pianos.html and scroll down, it will show you the year of manufacture of your piano based on the serial number; you may have to do some more Googling to find out where it was manufactured, however.
I stumbled across this page while doing research to sell a Wurlitzer mahogany baby grand piano that belonged to my mother. My mother was the last in my family who could play and since her death, it has been sitting in our formal living room untouched.
Hi Jack,We have a Wurlitzer piano, serial number 1728892, model number 2746 manufactured sometime between 1980-1985 that we want to sell. Paid $600 for it 15 years ago. Good shape. What would be fair price to ask?Thanks!
I have a Wurlizter serial number 460 416, De Kalb Illinois. Soundboard good, stacked baby grand keyboard. Good condition. No keys sticks but yellowed with age. May need tuning. Looking for approx value. Looking to sell. Purchased in 1955 and only one family owned.
I have opportunity to buy a used Wurlitzer baby grand piano. Serial #2057417, Model-G452, black ebony. The seller is asking $3000 and was probably purchased new in 1998. The left pedal needs some work. What is a fair price?
I have a wurlitzer piano, original owner, bought around 1956.It is like the 1 in the picture above. but a darker color. It is pretty good shape, and I have the bench. Where is the serial/model number?I am thinking of finally selling it as could be moving soon.Any idea what I could sell it for?
I am very curious about my upright Wurlitzer piano that was handed down to me. I have played this piano for the last 50 years from my piano lessons in 3rd grade to practicing for playing for worship at my church. I am torn between keeping it and getting a digital piano. I think it would cost more to restore it so it can be tuned. What is your opinion? The serial number on it is 67717. 2ff7e9595c
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