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Piano Serial Numbers

Needham Serial Numbers & Piano Age Chart

Find the year your Needham piano was built. Our chart lists 7 Needham serial numbers from 1895 to 1928 — enter yours below or look it up in the table.

Needham 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.

Needham serial number chart
YearSerial number from
189535500
190039900
190542000
191046000
192053700
192562000
192868000

Where to find the serial number on a Needham 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 Needham records cover 1895 to 1928. 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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