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1. #CHICKERIN AEOLIAN PLAYER PIANO SHERMAN PLAY AND CO SERIAL NUMBERS#
2. #CHICKERIN AEOLIAN PLAYER PIANO SHERMAN PLAY AND CO SERIAL NUMBER#

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#CHICKERIN AEOLIAN PLAYER PIANO SHERMAN PLAY AND CO SERIAL NUMBERS#

We invite you to SUBSCRIBE to this page, and to use the search box above, as serial numbers are being (Please be patient as we are updating this page on a daily basis. Scroll down below to find the (1) manufacturer of your piano, and then (2) click on the link to find the serial number. Otherwise, you can end up BREAKING THE HAMMERS OFF THEIR SHANKS. IMPORTANT: DO NOT TOUCH the KEYS when pulling out the action, and make sure ALL OF THE HAMMERS are DOWN in the REST POSITION before sliding out the action.

#CHICKERIN AEOLIAN PLAYER PIANO SHERMAN PLAY AND CO SERIAL NUMBER#

To recap: the piano's serial number when it isn't immediately visible near the 200+ tuning pins or etched onto the soundboard, may be hidden, here (see the video, above, at 3:55 to prceed #1-4 please proceed with caution):

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 can gouge and permanently damage the piano's case, and the block's delicate condition. The serial number may be stamped on the front of the frame's wooden base, immediately under the keys.

On older pianos, you may find 3-5 screws, underneath the keyslip, that will need to be removed (or, simply lift up, if no screws are present) to view the action frame. On the front of the action frame (after the keyslip is removed), or stamped on one or both of the cheek blocks, viewed to the right and left of the piano's keyboard. The serial number is often hidden and stamped on the other side, facing the keys). Located on the right, this acts as a 'bridge' to the 'beams' of the cast iron plate.ģ) On the piano's soundboard (see link above for a diagram).Ĥ) On a metal plate underneath the piano's top lid, near the strings and soundboard.ĥ) Immediate interior : On the back of the keyslip (long wooden ledge, runs along the front/bottom of the piano's keys. Look to the right or to the left.Ģ) The Capo d'astro bar. Note: You may have to remove the (1) music desk first and (2) gently clean out any dust from your piano's plate before you can find these numbers.ġ) On the piano’s cast iron plate, near the tuning pins, as you face the keys. ( See this link for a detailed picture of where to look) Here are the TOP FIVE places to locate the serial number of your BABY GRAND or GRAND piano: Grand Piano Serial Numbers Where Are They Found?. If you cannot find the serial number in any of the locations listed on this page, please watch the video below, to help find more piano serial number locations. 5) Printed on one the keys - behind the nameboard, inside the piano (newer or imported pianos). 3) Stamped on the back of the piano near the top of the wood frame.Ĥ) Printed on one of the hammers, found on either end of the piano (newer or imported pianos). To the right or the left, or in the middle.Ģ) Under the opened lid on the ledge, stamped on a little plaque, to the right or to the left. The lid, look along the top front area of the plate. Here are the TOP FIVE places to locate the serial number of your spinet, console, studio, or upright piano:ġ) On the piano’s cast iron plate. Serial numbers may also include a letter as well. Piano serial numbers usually have five to seven digits, but may haveįewer or more, depending on the manufacturer and age of your piano. Piano Serial Numbers: Location, location, location.