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Piano Serial Numbers

Kranich & Bach Serial Numbers & Piano Age Chart

Find the year your Kranich & Bach piano was built. Our chart lists 16 Kranich & Bach serial numbers from 1900 to 1981 — enter yours below or look it up in the table.

Kranich & Bach serial number chart

Each row shows the first serial number made in that year. If your number falls between two rows, your piano was built in the earlier year.

Kranich & Bach serial number chart
YearSerial number from
190035000
191050000
192060900
193071000
194074600
195077200
196086200
197093300
197195000
197295600
197396200
197496700
197597100
197697700
197797780
198198000

Where to find the serial number on a Kranich & Bach piano

  • Upright piano: open the top lid and look at the cast-iron plate near the tuning pins, usually on the left or right side.
  • Grand piano: look on the plate near the tuning pins, under the music desk, or on the soundboard beside the plate.
  • It may also be stamped on the back of the case, under the keyboard, or on the keyframe — check with a flashlight.
  • Ignore model numbers and patent dates: the serial number is usually 4 to 7 digits long.

Good to know

  • The year in the chart is when the piano was manufactured, not when it was first sold.
  • Our Kranich & Bach records cover 1900 to 1981. If your number is outside this range, the result shows the closest year we have.
  • Pianos built decades ago often need more than a tuning: worn hammers, loose tuning pins and dry wood are common. A technician can tell you what yours needs.

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