Sohmer
Serial Number Lookup
Instantly determine the age, production year, and origin of your Sohmer piano using our historical archive.
Sohmer Serial Number Chart
Our archive holds 31 Sohmer entries covering 1900 to 1982, spanning serial numbers 27,800 to 241,180.
Each row gives the first serial number of that year, so a number falling between two rows belongs to the earlier one. Where a chart skips years, the range covered is shown instead of a single year.
31 entries · 1900–1982
| Year | Serial numbers |
|---|---|
| 1900–1904 | 27,800 – 32,299 |
| 1905–1914 | 32,300 – 42,899 |
| 1915–1919 | 42,900 – 48,099 |
| 1920–1924 | 48,100 – 60,749 |
| 1925–1929 | 60,750 – 76,499 |
| 1930–1934 | 76,500 – 86,399 |
| 1935–1939 | 86,400 – 92,099 |
| 1940–1944 | 92,100 – 97,259 |
| 1945–1949 | 97,260 – 103,239 |
| 1950–1959 | 103,240 – 132,499 |
| 1960 | 132,500 – 136,699 |
| 1961 | 136,700 – 140,839 |
| 1962 | 140,840 – 145,259 |
| 1963 | 145,260 – 150,199 |
| 1964 | 150,200 – 154,499 |
| 1965 | 154,500 – 159,599 |
| 1966 | 159,600 – 164,699 |
| 1967–1968 | 164,700 – 174,999 |
| 1969 | 175,000 – 179,999 |
| 1970 | 180,000 – 183,599 |
| 1971 | 183,600 – 187,799 |
| 1972 | 187,800 – 191,073 |
| 1973 | 191,074 – 198,899 |
| 1974 | 198,900 – 203,499 |
| 1975 | 203,500 – 209,099 |
| 1976–1977 | 209,100 – 220,429 |
| 1978 | 220,430 – 226,249 |
| 1979 | 226,250 – 231,699 |
| 1980 | 231,700 – 236,569 |
| 1981 | 236,570 – 241,179 |
| 1982 | 241,180 and above |
Figures are drawn from published factory and historical listings and are checked for continuity; where a source is ambiguous we say so rather than guess. Spotted something wrong? Use the correction link on any result.
Dating Your Sohmer Piano
Sohmer was a respected American piano manufacturer known for well-built uprights and grands, with quality varying significantly after the decline of its original U.S. production.
Where to Find the Serial Number
To accurately date your Sohmer, you first need to locate its serial number. On most pianos, this is stamped on the gold-colored cast iron plate inside the instrument.
- On Uprights: Open the top lid and look inside. The number is usually printed on the plate near the top, often toward the center or right side.
- On Grands: Slide the music desk back or remove it. Look at the cast iron plate between the tuning pins.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is my Sohmer piano?
By entering your serial number into the lookup tool above, our system checks it against historical production records to tell you the exact year, or range of years, your piano was built.
Where was my Sohmer made?
Historically, Sohmer pianos originated in United States. The specific factory of your piano may vary depending on the production year and model prefix.
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