How do you read a Steinway serial number?
You can find the model number by the tuning pins, which are directly above the keys and fallboard. There is a small triangle located toward the left side which includes the model letter (i.e. Steinway Model L or B) and the 6 digit serial number which will reveal the year of manufacture of your Steinway piano.
When was my Steinway built?
To determine the age of a Steinway piano we need to first locate the serial number….Additional Steinway Resources:
| 1000 = 1856 | 5000 = 1861 |
|---|---|
| 100000 = 1901 | 115000 = 1905 |
| 276000 = 1933 | 284000 = 1936 |
| 385000 = 1964 | 400000 = 1967 |
| 531000 = 1995 | 541000= 1998 |
How much is my Steinway grand piano worth?
The cost of a new 5’1″ Steinway S piano is $69,700. Larger Steinway pianos like the 9′ model D cost $171,000. Smaller Steinway pianos like model A, B, L, M and O cost between $74,300 – $129,000.
Do Steinway pianos have serial numbers?
On Steinway grand pianos the serial number can be found on the cast iron plate between the tuning pins above the keyboard. On Steinway upright pianos the serial number can be located on top of the wrestplank above the cast iron plate when you open the lid.
Is the Steinway still made the same way?
Our pioneering handcrafted methods are still employed today to ensure our uncompromising standards of quality, in turn ensuring that the Steinway remains the peerless instrument of uncompromising expression. Today’s Steinway: We still make them like we used to… Only Better.
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What does the serial number on a piano mean?
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.