How old is my Yamaha piano serial number?
The serial number on YAMAHA GRAND PIANOS is stamped on the gold colored plate located inside the piano as illustrated in the grand piano picture….Pianos Manufactured in Hamamatsu, Japan.
| Year of Manufacture | Serial Number | |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 2810500 | 2848000 |
| 1980 | 3001000 | 3040000 |
| 1981 | 3261000 | 3270000 |
| 1982 | 3465000 | 3490000 |
How do I find the model of my Yamaha piano?
You are looking for the piano’s serial number. If your model is a grand piano, this will be located on the gold plate, usually on the lower right hand side. On an upright model, the number will be on the same plate but will be located at the top right. Make a note of this serial number and go to the Yamaha website.
How do I find the model of my Yamaha?
You can find it next to or behind the clutch cover just on the right part of the motor. It’s a small pad that’s looking into the sky. Yamaha XJ550 models have the code is placed left to right while on other models it’s front to back. The vintage Yamaha VIN decoder will decipher any code from any location on the bike.
How do I identify my piano?
In most pianos, the brand name and serial number can be found inside the instrument near the soundboard or strings. Upright pianos usually have the brand name and serial number located inside the piano, on the back near the top of the strings.
Is it worth tuning an antique piano?
Tuning obviously falls under basic maintenance and is something that any piano owner should keep up on. Unfortunately, we have often found that an old piano that has not been properly maintained over the years may not be tunable without a serious amount of repair/restoration work.
How can I find the value of an old piano?
Appraisers of used pianos and other consumer goods typically use three differentmethods to determine fair market value: comparable sales, depreciation, and idealized value minus the cost of restoration.
Is it worth repairing a piano?
If a piano has experienced a fire, flood, or moving damage, it may not be worth putting the money into it. However, smaller, low-priced (originally) pianos often have limited potential. Cost of repairs vs. replacement – Extensive rebuilding/restoration may be more than the cost of a new, comparable piano.
Can any piano be restored?
Even before seeing your piano, we venture a “yes” because our experience over the past thirty-five years has confirmed the fact that most pianos can be restored and with wonderfully satisfying results.