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<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT><FONT size=2>John,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>With Yamaha, the model is the model.....U1 is U1, =
The letter
preceding the number.... D, J, E, H, R, etc. represents the =
series.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Hope this helps. If you need further clarification, =
call Ron
Geisbrecht at Yamaha Canada. 416 298-1311.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Regards,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Bob Moffatt</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Moffatt & Sons Piano</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Calgary, Alberta</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Canada</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Moffatt & Sons Piano Service<BR>Calgary,
Alberta<BR>Canada<BR> </FONT><A =
href="mailto:moffattr@cadvision.com"><FONT
size=2>moffattr@cadvision.com</FONT></A></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>----- Original Message ----- </FONT>
<DIV><FONT size=2>From: "John Lillico, RPT" <</FONT><A
href="mailto:staytuned@idirect.com"><FONT
size=2>staytuned@idirect.com</FONT></A><FONT =
size=2>></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>To: <</FONT><A =
href="mailto:pianotech@ptg.org"><FONT
size=2>pianotech@ptg.org</FONT></A><FONT size=2>></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Sent: Saturday, July 28, 2001 5:46 PM</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Subject: Letters in Serial =
Numbers</FONT></DIV></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><BR></FONT></DIV><FONT size=2>> Most Kawai =
serial numbers
start with a "K". Now I've seen an "M" and an "A". What do they
designate?<BR>> <BR>> With Yamaha, is a U1H a model "U1H" or a =
model U1
with an "H" forming part of the serial number? Whatever the answer, is =
it
consistent throughout the various models.<BR>> <BR>> With Samick, =
I knew
that the three letters prior to the number designate the month and year =
of
manufacture; i.e., HHH (Aug. 88), regardless of model. Does this =
still
apply?<BR>> <BR>> Does anyone know of any other coding used by
manufacturers?<BR>> <BR>> I'll stay on for a couple of days to see =
who has
the answers.<BR>> <BR>> Many thanks.<BR>> <BR>> John =
Lillico,
RPT<BR>> Oakville, ON, Canada<BR>> <BR>> <BR>> =
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