Kawai Piano Serial Nos.

Year	Serial No.	Year	Serial No.
1930	6000	1976	844362
1935	8350	1978	973490
1940	9600	1980	1126366
1945	12000	1981	1219355
1950	14200	1982	1300000
1952	15000	1983	1380000
1954	18600	1984	1475000
1955	20590	1985	1550000
1956	21300	1986	1630500
1958	23200	1988	1781250
1960	26000	1990	1950000
1962	75760	1992	2050000
1964	132307	1994	2160743
1965	165178	1995	2197503
1966	203433	1996	2244232
1968	303686	1998	2314043
1970	425121	2000	2380000
1972	558216	2001	2410000
1974	718768	2002	2430000
1975	785568	2003	2466000

It is remarkable that data on piano serial numbers has survived so well for over a century. However, some inaccuracies are inevitable. These serial numbers are to be used only as a rough guide to a piano's age. An exact date does not make a material difference to a piano assessment. To be within 2 to 5 years is accurate enough to give an informed report on a piano.