How do I know if my piano is worth anything?

To determine if your piano can be sold, there are some basic things to ponder: overall appearance, brand, and age/condition. Overall Appearance: People who buy decent-quality pianos of higher value usually have well-decorated environments for them to be placed.

Is Kohler and Campbell a good piano?

Kohler & Campbell is one of the most famous and largest American piano-making companies. Campbell made it the very essence of the company – “the best value for the dollar.” This definitely made the company a great competitor in the field of making and selling pianos.

What does a piano serial number tell you?

Piano serial numbers identify the: Age of your piano, the. Piano’s year of manufacture, as well as. The circumstances surrounding the production of your piano, including factory history, manufacturing processes, and company ownership and oversight.

Where is the serial number on a Kohler and Campbell?

Serial numbers can be seen either on the inside cover of the instrument or above the iron plate on the left or right side.

Do pianos increase in value?

From a financial perspective (excluding instruments with special historical or artistic value), pianos are a depreciating asset. They depreciate quickly for the first few years and then slowly thereafter. They may eventually appear to appreciate in value, but the appreciation is entirely due to inflation.

How do you date a piano?

You will need 2 things to determine the age of your piano:

1. The brand name of the piano. Note: Some pianos will have more than one name for the manufacturer.
2. The serial number (NOT the model number) of the piano. To locate the serial number on a vertical piano, open the top and look inside.

Is there a blue book for pianos?

The Bluebook of Pianos is an invaluable handbook for anyone who owns or plans to buy a piano. After an illustrated discussion of piano structure that explains the workings of both grand and upright pianos, the book gives careful advice for purchasing a new or used piano.

Where are Kohler & Campbell pianos made?

South Korea
The Kohler & Campbell name was first sold in 1985 to California firm, Sherman Clay, and eventually sold to the Samick Music Corp., who continue to manufacture these pianos today in South Korea and Indonesia.

Is Kohler and Campbell still in business?

American production of Kohler & Campbell ceased in about 1985. Today, Kohler & Campbell is owned and manufactured by Samick in South Korea.

How do I find out the value of a Kohler & Campbell piano?

Check with secondhand piano stores or online sales forums for Kohler & Campbell pianos of your model and year and in your piano’s condition. This will give you a price range of piano sale prices and not appraised value — which may or may not, depending on market, be the absolute sale price of your piano.

What kind of wood are Kohler pianos made of?

All Kohler and Campbell pianos, like any other high quality and expensive pianos, are created using the world famous Renner action and hammers that come from Germany. A variety of exotic and durable wood is used to create the pianos, including Mahogany, Bubinga, Ebony, Meranti and Agathis.

Why buy a piano from pianomart?

In great shape! PianoMart’s extensive inventory includes literally hundreds of new and second-hand pianos crafted by piano makers large and small, from A.B. Chase to Zimmerman and everything in between. Kohler & Campbell pianos are a popular choice for students, home enthusiasts and professional musicians alike.

Are old pianos worth anything?

The fewer dings or chips in the wood, the higher the value. Specialty woods, like mahogany or ebony, were used for early 20th century pianos; if you have a piano from that time period still in working order (or even in a repairable condition), it is far more valuable than a modern rock maple piano.