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Piano Serial Numbers

Cable-Nelson Serial Numbers & Piano Age Chart

Find the year your Cable-Nelson piano was built. Our chart lists 19 Cable-Nelson serial numbers from 1903 to 1981 — enter yours below or look it up in the table.

Cable-Nelson 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.

Cable-Nelson serial number chart
YearSerial number from
190326000
190535000
191060000
191588000
1920117000
1925153000
1930175600
1935187000
1940195000
1947204000
1948207000
1950221000
1955254600
1960300100
1962322000
1965354000
1970390000
1975421000
1981427000

Where to find the serial number on a Cable-Nelson 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 Cable-Nelson records cover 1903 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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