Hello,

I have stumbled upon a Young Chang PG-185 EP. The owner believes he purchased the piano new in 2000.

The serial number is G119363.

From the serial number can someone tell me:

1. What year this piano was manufactured?
2. Is this a Pramberger designed YC?
3. What is a ball park value of the piano.
4. Is the warranty transferable and if necessary, how do I make any claims for work as the second owner? Do I contact YC corporate or do I call a local authorized dealer?

The Piano is in ok, not great shape. It needs tuning. The pedals are a bit sticky with the left pedal having the most issue. The keys were a bit dirty and the action playing was a bit uneven. It was obvious the piano had not been played for some time.

I hope to schedule a piano technician to take a look at the piano this week but wanted to get opinions from the forum.

Thanks

Anyone?

Hi Tsandco -

Pierce's Piano Atlas puts this serial number as 1998. Young Chang Grands that have serial numbers preceded by a "G" were manufactured in the Inchon, S. Korea factory.

Overall, the Young Chang's PG 185 model grands were nice solid instruments.

If you have a trusted technician, have him/her evaluate it for you to get some idea of its value. The current value will depend on many things. If you don't know anyone, go to the PTG website (www.ptg.org) and look for a RPT in your area.

As far as warranty goes - contact Young Chang directly. I'm sure they'll be most helpful. 866-798-6979

Good Luck!

M.O.P

Thanks for the information. I am scheduling a PTG tech to see the piano this week.

Anyone feel like throwing out a guess on its value based on my short description above?

thanks

I have a PG 185 that I've had for about 10 years that I use as my teaching instrument. It is a very musical and durable instrument. If the piano you are considering is in good condition, it will be a good one. Unfortunately, I can't help on the value because the market in Canada is very different from yours,(assuming you are in the U.S.) Good luck.

We had a G-208 advertized locally for $8700. It was a 1995. That is a 6' 10" model. That seemed pretty cheap.