Life Any Piano gurus here?

**pr_capone** · 08-11-2009, 06:43 PM

Long story short.

We just moved a piano into our home today. Its about 80 years old, baby grand.

It has no markings or serial numbers ANYWHERE.

Originally purchased in Vermont.

I'm on the piano forums asking around but I thought there might be someone here in the brain trust who might know a thing or two about them.

I would like to know who made the piano and when it was made so I can pass the info along to the insurance company.

Any help would be appreciated.

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**Bugeater** · 08-11-2009, 06:48 PM

All I know for sure is that you can tune a piano, but you can't tuna fish.

Ebolapox · 08-11-2009, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bugeater

All I know for sure is that you can tune a piano, but you can't tuna fish.

I'll add in this very important piece of information:

Mr. Oppornockity tunes ONCE.

**CosmicPal** · 08-11-2009, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bugeater

All I know for sure is that you can tune a piano, but you can't tuna fish.

. Nice reference to REO Speedwagon.

That was when REO was so much better than their pathetic 80's pop ballad crap.

**Old Dog** · 08-11-2009, 06:51 PM

Try this maybe? No clue
http://www.bluebookofpianos.com/kron7.htm

**pr_capone** · 08-11-2009, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by truebigdog

Try this maybe? No clue
http://www.bluebookofpianos.com/kron7.htm

I looked through that site a bit earlier but the information is sorted by maker... which is the bit of information that I am after.

Thanks though!

Halfcan · 08-11-2009, 07:07 PM

my guess it probably has about 52 keys-some black some white....

**pr_capone** · 08-11-2009, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Halfcan

my guess it probably has about 52 keys-some black some white....

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Noss · 08-11-2009, 07:56 PM

The piano my have had some work done.
Some less-than-careful refurbishers sometimes cover up the serial number when they repaint the harp.

Try pulling the action and looking on the action frame. Or it may be on top of the keybed -- action has to be pulled completely out. Crawl underneath and see if it is on the keybed or stenciled to one of the radial beams. Use a flashlight.

Or consult a technician who has a Pierce atlas.

**pr_capone** · 08-11-2009, 07:59 PM

I took off the fall board. There was no name but I did find some numbers.

the top numbers are 6874
the bottom numbers are 912

now what to do with these numbers? lol

*edit

found another number

226 874

Noss · 08-11-2009, 08:06 PM

http://www.bluebookofpianos.com/serial1.htm

You need to find the manufactures name or consult a piano technician who has a Pierce atlas.

**pr_capone** · 08-11-2009, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noss

http://www.bluebookofpianos.com/serial1.htm

You need to find the manufactures name or consult a piano technician who has a Pierce atlas.

When the tuner comes out I will show him the numbers I found.

The site did not have the numbers printed on my fall board.

thanks

Pioli Zombie · 08-11-2009, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pr_capone

Long story short.

We just moved a piano into our home today. Its about 80 years old, baby grand.

It has no markings or serial numbers ANYWHERE.

Originally purchased in Vermont.

I'm on the piano forums asking around but I thought there might be someone here in the brain trust who might know a thing or two about them.

I would like to know who made the piano and when it was made so I can pass the info along to the insurance company.

Any help would be appreciated.

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"I'm on the piano forums"

There are piano forums out there??

Lord Jesus please come back NOW
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**pr_capone** · 08-11-2009, 09:50 PM

"I'm on the piano forums"

There are piano forums out there??

Lord Jesus please come back NOW
Posted via Mobile Device[/QUOTE]

There are forums for damn near everything.

I just signed up to ask my questions. I don't give two shits about the piano but I think my wife would have an even greater sense of pride about her piano if she knew what it was.

Plus I'd like to have some info about it to give to the insurance if something were to happen. *knock on wood*

**RealSNR** · 08-11-2009, 10:04 PM

I don't know what the numbers mean, since I'm not a piano technician. If I had to guess just looking at the photos and what information you've provided is that you have an old Wurlitzer, back when they used to make semi-decent pianos.

But of course, that's just a guess. The music rack looks familiar, and I know that brand was popular before the 1950s. I guess what I'm trying to say is I have no ****ing idea.

If your piano tuner doesn't know, I'm willing to bet he knows the name of a qualified technician who can look up those numbers you tracked down and find out what exactly you have.

Please don't hesitate to give me positive rep if I'm correct

Good luck.

08-11-2009, 06:43 PM	Topic Starter
pr_capone THREEPEAT!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NWMO Casino cash: $9948214	Any Piano gurus here? Long story short. We just moved a piano into our home today. Its about 80 years old, baby grand. It has no markings or serial numbers ANYWHERE. Originally purchased in Vermont. I'm on the piano forums asking around but I thought there might be someone here in the brain trust who might know a thing or two about them. I would like to know who made the piano and when it was made so I can pass the info along to the insurance company. Any help would be appreciated. [/quote]
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08-11-2009, 06:48 PM	#2
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Old Dog Supporter Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Central Kansas Casino cash: $2390201	Try this maybe? No clue http://www.bluebookofpianos.com/kron7.htm
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Halfcan In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2005 Casino cash: $7327995	my guess it probably has about 52 keys-some black some white....
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08-11-2009, 07:56 PM	#9
Noss SOS different year! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: KS Casino cash: $10004900	The piano my have had some work done. Some less-than-careful refurbishers sometimes cover up the serial number when they repaint the harp. Try pulling the action and looking on the action frame. Or it may be on top of the keybed -- action has to be pulled completely out. Crawl underneath and see if it is on the keybed or stenciled to one of the radial beams. Use a flashlight. Or consult a technician who has a Pierce atlas. __________________ Year after year...... Same Old Shit different year....
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08-11-2009, 07:59 PM	#10
pr_capone THREEPEAT!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NWMO Casino cash: $9948214	I took off the fall board. There was no name but I did find some numbers. the top numbers are 6874 the bottom numbers are 912 now what to do with these numbers? lol edit found another number 226 874 Last edited by pr_capone; 08-11-2009 at 08:35 PM..*
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08-11-2009, 08:06 PM	#11
Noss SOS different year! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: KS Casino cash: $10004900	http://www.bluebookofpianos.com/serial1.htm You need to find the manufactures name or consult a piano technician who has a Pierce atlas. __________________ Year after year...... Same Old Shit different year....
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08-11-2009, 09:50 PM	#14
pr_capone THREEPEAT!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NWMO Casino cash: $9948214	"I'm on the piano forums" There are piano forums out there?? Lord Jesus please come back NOW Posted via Mobile Device[/QUOTE] There are forums for damn near everything. I just signed up to ask my questions. I don't give two shits about the piano but I think my wife would have an even greater sense of pride about her piano if she knew what it was. Plus I'd like to have some info about it to give to the insurance if something were to happen. knock on wood
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08-11-2009, 10:04 PM	#15
RealSNR Special Teams ACE!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Where the hell is SNR Casino cash: $-1604792	I don't know what the numbers mean, since I'm not a piano technician. If I had to guess just looking at the photos and what information you've provided is that you have an old Wurlitzer, back when they used to make semi-decent pianos. But of course, that's just a guess. The music rack looks familiar, and I know that brand was popular before the 1950s. I guess what I'm trying to say is I have no ****ing idea. If your piano tuner doesn't know, I'm willing to bet he knows the name of a qualified technician who can look up those numbers you tracked down and find out what exactly you have. Please don't hesitate to give me positive rep if I'm correct Good luck.
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