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Piano Serial Numbers

Rudolph Serial Numbers & Piano Age Chart

Find the year your Rudolph piano was built. Our chart lists 11 Rudolph serial numbers from 1903 to 1949 — enter yours below or look it up in the table.

Rudolph 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.

Rudolph serial number chart
YearSerial number from
19031910
19054500
191011600
191518000
192040000
192563000
1930112000
1935136000
1940183000
1947243000
1949245000

Where to find the serial number on a Rudolph 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 Rudolph records cover 1903 to 1949. 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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