What to Avoid when hiring a piano mover.Find Your Piano’s Age & History with it's Serial Number.To recap the interior: the serial number can be found on the back of the keyslip, on the action's keyframe, or on the cheek blocks (each side), once removed.
To the right and left of the keys are two end cheek blocks, which are each secured down with a giant bolt or screw, which passes through the piano's keybed, both of which must be removed, to access the interior of the piano (see video, above).Ĭaution: When unscrewing and removing the cheek blocks, do not mistake the piano's leg screw/bolt, with the cheek block's screw/bolt.Īlso, be careful not to drop the cheek blocks once they are removed, which may gouge and permanently damage their delicate condition. The serial number may be stamped on the frame's wooden base, immediately under the keys. On older pianos, you may find 3-5 screws, underneath the keyslip, that need to be removed (lift up, in most cases) to view the action frame. one or both of the cheek blocks, viewed to the right and left of the piano's keyboard. action frame (after the keyslip is removed), or stamped on Serial number is often hidden and stamped on the other side, facing the keys). keyslip (long wooden ledge, runs along the front/bottom of the keys. On a metal plate underneath the piano's top lid, near the strings and soundboard.On the piano's soundboard (see link above for a diagram).On the piano’s cast iron plate, near the tuning pins, as you face the keys.Located on the right, this acts as a 'bridge' to the 'beams' of the cast iron plate. Note: You may have to remove the (1) music desk first and then (2) gently clean out any dust from your piano's plate before these numbers can be found. Reprinted from – The Piano Book by Larry Fine.Here are the TOP FIVE places to locate the serial number of your BABY GRAND or GRAND piano: Depreciation Schedule for Pianosĭepreciation schedule courtesy of Stephen H. For better quality pianos, or pianos that have had either very little or far too much use, the values produced this way must be adjusted accordingly.
This method works fairly well for pianos of average quality which have had a normal amount of wear. There is no universally agreed-upon depreciation schedule for pianos, but one such schedule is provided below. To use it, one needs to find out how much a new piano of the same or comparable make and model would cost now, and then look up the age of the subject piano on a depreciation schedule.The percentage given represents what the piano is worth relative to the cost of a new one. This method is especially useful for appraising pianos of recent make when the models are still in production. (sometimes as much as four) the above prices.Īnother method of determining the value of a piano is called Step 1: The serial number is usually found on the plate of the piano between the bass and tenor strings. Steinway pianos usually sell for one-and-a-half to three times Cute Dragon - more easy printing by Sebastianv650 is licensed under the Creative Commons - Attribution - Non-Commercial - Share Alike license. Piano from a technician instead of a private owner. Note: Add 10 to 30 percent (sometimes up to 50 percent) for an “equivalent” Grand, 1930-1950, better brand, good condition, 6′ Grand, 1930-1950, better brand, good condition, 5′ Knabe or Chickering),well maintained, 5’+ (has received minor repair, cleaning,etc.)Ĭonsole or spinet, 1930-1950, fair conditionĬonsole or spinet, 1950-1970, good conditionĬonsole or spinet, 1950-1970, very good condition Upright, pre-1930, average worn condition Your local piano tuner-technician is still your best resource! Piano Values Please note that it is nearly impossible to determine the value of a piano without Tantillo This guide (listed below) is designed to give information about specific American piano manufacturers and more, during the last 183 years or so. Fine states, this list is not complete, or universally agreed upon, but is merely a guide. Steinway HH400 Conceptual Design of a Model D Artcase Piano by L.F.
This list is from “The Piano Book” by Larry Fine. In some cases, the defunct company’s design continued to be used, but most of the time, only the name lived on. The reason 1930 is the cut-off point is that during the Great Depression many piano makers, both good and bad, went bankrupt, and their names were bought up by the surviving companies. The following is a list of piano manufacturers that made highly regarded pianos pre-1930. Conversely, a medium-grade piano in good condition may be the better investment. While the main points are still valid some of the prices will have changed.Ī good piano in poor condition is still a poor piano. Please note, this article was written back in 2009. Helping You Determine the Value of A Piano – Continued
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