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What Year Was My Hailun Piano Made?
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DIRECT ANSWER
Hailun pianos can generally be dated from their serial numbers, often to a reliable production year. The serial number is normally stamped on the cast-iron plate: near the tuning pins on grands and inside the upper cabinet on uprights.
If the serial number begins with a letter, enter only the numbers in the lookup tool. Hailun serial numbers are usually numeric and production-based, but correct brand identification matters because Hailun also manufactures pianos for other brands.
HAILUN SERIAL NUMBER LOOKUP TOOL
WHERE IS THE SERIAL NUMBER ON A HAILUN?
Hailun serial numbers are stamped on structural metal components (the cast iron plate), not on removable wooden parts or exterior cabinetry.
HAILUN GRAND PIANOS
- open the lid and look inside the piano
- locate the cast iron plate near the tuning pins
- the serial number is stamped directly onto the metal frame
HAILUN UPRIGHT PIANOS
- open the top lid or upper front panel
- inspect the cast iron plate inside the cabinet
- the serial number is typically near the tuning pin area
- a flashlight may be helpful depending on placement
DO NOT USE THESE NUMBERS
The model name or model number.
Numbers printed on decals or paperwork instead of the stamped plate number.
Letter prefixes when entering a Hailun serial number in the lookup tool.
A serial number from another brand made by Hailun.
If the result seems incorrect, verify the number directly on the cast-iron plate.
WHAT A HAILUN SERIAL NUMBER CAN TELL YOU
A Hailun serial number can usually establish an approximate manufacturing year, often close to the actual year, and place the piano within Hailun’s production timeline. Later instruments tend to be more consistently tracked than earlier export-era instruments.
The serial number does not identify the model, full specifications, design variations, an exact day or month of production, or a specific subdivision within the factory.
HAILUN PIANO HISTORY
Hailun Piano Co., Ltd. was founded in 1986 and is based in Ningbo, China. As a modern manufacturer, Hailun developed with more centralized production and serial-number tracking than many older piano brands.
Modern CNC manufacturing and collaboration with European and American piano designers supported its growth.
Global export expansion increased in the late 1990s and 2000s.
Centralized production created generally consistent serial-number ranges across grands, uprights, and institutional models.
Hailun also produces OEM instruments for other brands, so serial ranges can overlap across brand names.
Reviewed by Joe Kemple, Master Piano Technician, Burd and Sons Piano Service · Updated September 2026
Our database includes Hailun serial numbers across all major production periods, including both domestic and export-era instruments.
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