How can I tell how old my piano is?
You will need 2 things to determine the age of your piano:
- The brand name of the piano. Note: Some pianos will have more than one name for the manufacturer.
- The serial number (NOT the model number) of the piano. To locate the serial number on a vertical piano, open the top and look inside.
Where is Schimmel piano serial number?
On Schimmel grands, the serial numbers is located at the front of the piano, also stamped on the metal plate.
Where is the serial number on Seiler piano?
On Seiler grands, the serial numbers are located at the front of the piano, also stamped on the metal plate.
How do you read a piano serial number?
Serial number locations are found:
- 1) On the piano’s cast iron plate.
- 2) Under the opened lid on the ledge, stamped on a little plaque, to the right or to the left.
- 3) Stamped on the back of the piano; near the top of the wood frame.
Is Seiler a good piano?
Seilers feel good to play, and generally respond easily to a performer’s demands. All pianos had a ringing brightness in the upper registers, and rich enough bass sounds to warrant their use as practice instruments for artists. In general, the tone tended toward the bright side of the spectrum.
Is a 100 year old piano worth anything?
An antique piano is one which is at least 100 years old. Like antique books, antique pianos are not worth a lot of money just because they are old. In actuality these old instruments may be worth very little at all. Most antique, upright pianos are worth $500 or less in very good condition.
How much is a 70 year old piano worth?
SO – What’s my piano worth?
| Piano Type | Age | Approximate Value Range |
|---|---|---|
| Steinway & Sons | 5-10 years | Around 80% of new $60,000 to $90,000 |
| Steinway & Sons | 10-20 years | 60-70 % of new $45,000 to $70,000 |
| Steinway & Sons | 20-30 years | 50% of new $40,000 – $60,000 |
| Yamaha/Kawai/Samick |