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M Schulz Piano Serial Number Book
- Once you know the name brand of your piano, you will need to find the serial number. Step 1: The serial number is usually found on the plate of the piano between the bass and tenor strings. It can also be found on the top of the piano when you open the lid on Upright Pianos. You are looking for a number like those shown here.
- This piano was manufactured in Braunschweig, Germany in the year 1882 bearing the serial number 4925. It piano was refurbished in 2020 by Steffes and Schulz of Eisenberg, Germany. They went through great lengths to keep the heritage alive of this masterful work of art.
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