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Frequently asked questions about Kawai instruments, product features, and other topics.
Serial NumberGrand PianosUpright Pianos
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All Kawai pianos are marked with a serial number, which is made up of a group of numbers, and sometimes letters. The age of the piano will determine the length of this number: a very old piano could only be four numbers long, while a modern piano will typically have a seven-digit serial number.
The serial numbers listed below are the approximate first number produced for the year shown. Starting letters other than A or F should be disregarded. Serial numbers for different models are not always sequential, so actual dates could vary.
| Japan Production | |
|---|---|
| 1927 | 4200 |
| 1930 | 6000 |
| 1935 | 8350 |
| 1940 | 9600 |
| 1945 | 12000 |
| 1950 | 14200 |
| 1952 | 15000 |
| 1953 | 16200 |
| 1954 | 18600 |
| 1955 | 20590 |
| 1956 | 21300 |
| 1957 | 22500 |
| 1958 | 23200 |
| 1960 | 26000 |
| 1961 | 34500 |
| 1962 | 75760 |
| 1963 | 85622 |
| 1964 | 132307 |
| 1965 | 163178 |
| 1966 | 203433 |
| 1967 | 251660 |
| 1968 | 303686 |
| 1969 | 369088 |
| 1970 | 425121 |
| 1971 | 488834 |
| 1972 | 558216 |
| 1973 | 633601 |
| 1974 | 718768 |
| 1975 | 785568 |
| 1976 | 844362 |
| 1977 | 904384 |
| 1978 | 973490 |
| 1979 | 1067130 |
| 1980 | 1126366 |
| 1981 | 1219355 |
| 1982 | 1300000 |
| 1983 | 1380000 |
| 1984 | 1475000 |
| 1985 | 1550000 |
| 1986 | 1630500 |
| 1987 | 1706250 |
| 1988 | 1781250 |
| 1989 | 1856250 |
| 1990 | 1950000 |
| 1991 | 2000000 |
| 1992 | 2050000 |
| 1993 | 2100000 |
| 1994 | 2160743 |
| 1995 | 2197503 |
| 1996 | 2244232 |
| 1997 | 2279943 |
| 1998 | 2314043 |
| 1999 | 2350000 |
| 2000 | 2380000 |
| 2001 | 2410000 |
| 2002 | 2430000 |
| 2003 | 2466000 |
| 2004 | 2495000 |
| 2005 | 2518000 |
| 2006 | 2543000 |
| 2007 | 2566000 |
| 2008 | 2585000 |
| 2009 | 2602000 |
| 2010 | 2615000 |
| 2011 | 2628000 |
| 2012 | 2639000 |
| 2013 | 2651000 |
| 2014 | 2664000 |
| 2015 | 2675000 |
| 2016 | 2686000 |
| 2017 | 2700000 |
| 2018 | 2710000 |
| 2019 | 2730000 |
| 2020 | 2740000 |
| 2021 | 2750000 |
| 2022 | 2770000 |
| 2023 | 2780000 |
| U.S. Production | |
|---|---|
| 1988 | A6904 |
| 1989 | A7500 |
| 1990 | A10200 |
| 1991 | A21300 |
| 1992 | A30515 |
| 1993 | A39267 |
| 1994 | A49071 |
| 1995 | A56689 |
| 1996 | A64000 |
| 1997 | A74000 |
| 1998 | A81000 |
| 1999 | A90000 |
| 2000 | A96000 |
| 2001 | A100000 |
| 2002 | A104000 |
| 2003 | A111000 |
| 2004 | A115300 |
| Indonesia Production | |
|---|---|
| 2003 | F000200 |
| 2004 | F002200 |
| 2005 | F004700 |
| 2006 | F010600 |
| 2007 | F018700 |
| 2008 | F030500 |
| 2009 | F040085 |
| 2010 | F049000 |
| 2011 | F057700 |
| 2012 | F067900 |
| 2013 | F080000 |
| 2014 | F092000 |
| 2015 | F102000 |
| 2016 | F112000 |
| 2017 | F122000 |
| 2018 | F132000 |
| 2019 | F142000 |
| 2020 | F155000 |
| 2021 | F165000 |
| 2022 | F180000 |
| 2023 | F190000 |
| KX Models | |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 20000 |
| 2002 | 21000 |
| 2003 | 23000 |
| 2004 | 26000 |
| 2005 | 30000 |
| 2006 | 32000 |
| 2007 | 34000 |
| 2008 | 36800 |
| 2009 | 37900 |
| 2010 | 38900 |
| 2011 | 40000 |
| 2012 | 41000 |
| 2013 | 42000 |