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Kawai Piano Serial Number Lookup – Find the Age of Your Kawai Piano

If you are trying to determine what year your Kawai piano was made, the easiest way is by checking the Kawai piano serial number.

Kawai pianos are among the most respected instruments in the world, known for their precision Japanese engineering, excellent reliability, and beautiful tone. Every Kawai piano has a unique serial number that reveals when it was manufactured.

At Carlingford Music Centre, one of Australia’s longest-established piano specialists, we regularly help customers identify the age, origin, and value of their Kawai piano using the official serial number records.


Where to Find Your Kawai Piano Serial Number

Before using the chart below, you will need to locate your Kawai piano serial number.

On an upright piano
• Open the top lid
• Look on the metal plate inside the piano

On a grand piano
• Lift the lid
• The serial number is stamped into the frame near the tuning pins

Once you have the number, compare it with the Kawai serial number chart below to determine the approximate year of manufacture. (Please note there can be quite a few years’ variance; it’s always best to check with us.)


Kawai Piano Serial Number Chart (Japan Production)

Use this Kawai piano serial number lookup table to estimate the production year of pianos manufactured in Japan.

YearSerial Number
19274200
19306000
19358350
19409600
194512000
195014200
195215000
195316200
195418600
195520590
195621300
195722500
195823200
196026000
196134500
196275760
196385622
1964132307
1965163178
1966203433
1967251660
1968303686
1969369088
1970425121
1971488834
1972558216
1973633601
1974718768
1975785568
1976844362
1977904384
1978973490
19791067130
19801126366
19811219355
19821300000
19831380000
19841475000
19851550000
19861630500
19871706250
19881781250
19891856250
19901950000
19912000000
19922050000
19932100000
19942160743
19952197503
19962244232
19972279943
19982314043
19992350000
20002380000
20012410000
20022430000
20032466000
20042495000
20052518000
20062543000
20072566000
20082585000
20092602000
20102615000
20112628000
20122639000
20132651000
20142664000
20152675000
20162686000
20172700000
20182710000
20192720000
20202730000

Kawai Piano Serial Numbers – Indonesia Production

Many modern Kawai upright pianos are manufactured in Kawai’s Indonesian facility. These serial numbers typically begin with the letter “F”.

YearSerial Number
2003F000200
2004F002200
2005F004700
2006F010600
2007F018700
2008F030500
2009F040085
2010F049000
2011F057700
2012F067900
2013F080000
2014F092000
2015F102000
2016F112000
2017F122000
2018F132000
2019F142000
2020F153000

Why Knowing Your Kawai Piano’s Age Matters

Checking your Kawai serial number can help determine:

✔ Approximate manufacturing year
✔ Whether the piano was built in Japan or Indonesia
Resale value of the piano
✔ If the instrument is considered vintage or modern
✔ Potential maintenance or restoration needs

Older Japanese-built Kawai pianos are often highly regarded for their durability and consistent build quality.


Need Help Identifying Your Kawai Piano?

If you would like help confirming the age, model, or value of your Kawai piano, our piano specialists at Carlingford Music Centre can assist.

With over 44 years of experience in the Australian piano industry, we regularly help owners identify, service, and value their instruments.

Simply provide:
• Your Kawai serial number
• A photo of the piano
• The model number if available

and our experts can help determine the exact age and origin of your Kawai piano. 02 9873 2333

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