Be very cautious while attempting to remove the cheek blocks. You can unscrew, then remove the blocks(Cheek Blocks) on both side of the keys. Japanese pianos and other Asian makes will have two easy to remove wing nut screws on both side of the key board on the underside.

***Special note, most vintage European pianos and Steinways & Mason & Hamlin’s do not have key slip screws, you simply use pressure with both hands at the same time and push the key slip up, be careful not to damage your piano keys, or key slip. Inspect the back side and underside of the piece, remember the serial number is small and usually stamped into the wood.

Carefully remove the screws as well as the key slip.

located on the underside of the key slip. There are typically 3-4 screws holding the slip in place. Remember the size of the serial number is 1/2 inch tall by 2/3 inches long(it is small).Īnother easy to access potential spot, is the key slip, the small piece of wood that is in front of the pianos keys. Inspect for the serial number, in fact check everywhere on the underside.įor Baldwin pianos, you’ll find the serial number stamped on the wood, in the form of a black ink stamped number. If you have tried the above mentioned areas and you are ready to take a closer look, hear are the details.įor American and European grands you can crawl on the underside of the piano and look up towards the soundboard.

Baldwin piano value by serial number