Ida Maria Grassi Alto
- Year: ~1974/5
- Make: Ida Maria Grassi
- Model: Standard - MK III Jade Series
A 'diamond in the rough' alto! This little Grassi has a tone that blows us away in the shop. It reminds me a of the French tone that everyone is after. Not many people have ever played a Grassi, even more so, there is not a ton of information on these. These were 'Made in Italy'. To my knowledge, there is no set serial dating option for the company as some models were produced side by side. So infusing standard sax-wisdom: this #27k could be on the cusp of the model change over into/out of the Jade Roller series. I cannot say if this sax is a true transitional-era sax with the black rollers, or if they were changed out. But this one has a black G# touch. However, the octave thumbrest is that correct Jade coloring. (NOTE: I've seen a Jade tenor #29k with the green on the neck emblem, and black rollers and G# ... AND ... and #23k Jade alto (green: pads, rollers, neck) = she is a Jade Series.) Worth noting, there are 3-4 resolders, and dented C-post that I'll work on. The needle springs are working great.
- Ida Maria Grassi Saxophone Serial Numbers. Look for B&S BLue Label Alto or Tenor and see what players have to say about them. As you may know, the early blue label models are VERY rare. B&S Blue Label circa 1975. Ida Maria Grassi Saxophone Serial Numbers. Hand made by German craftsman.
- 1973 Ida Marie Grassi Tenor Saxophone, Made in Italy Serial# 26529. This Grassi Tenor Sax is a recent trade-in item at Mike's Music and Sound. The sax is in very good condition and has been completely cleaned and given a play condition by our band department. Pads are in very good condition overall - can be seen in the pictures.
FINISH: Original Lacquer Body, Nickel Plated Keys.
SOUND: Sweet, vintage, French-like - touches of brighter/crisper tone.
CASE: hard case. good condition, no gross odor, plastic exterior.
Ida Maria Grassi Saxophone Serial Numbers. In fact I doubt that: Why would a factory change machinery and use of materials in order to produce a different quality. Dealers are ordering instruments because of the quality a factory provides! Another source could be This site contains the name of a.
Current pad setup is a stock Selmer-style with plastic resos. It plays well enough to hear the sweet tone, but I think that you'd really fall in love with this sax with a fresh WWS Rebuild and pads chosen for your preferences.
Grassi Saxophone Review
***WWS Rebuild included at the listed price.***
Any one who actually knows what these horns offer will agree with the common statement: 'These horns are highly undervalued, and offer you more for the money than many others in the same price range'.
Sound File of this actual Grassi:
Ida Maria Grassi Saxophone Serial Numbers Chart
- ALTOs_x4 --1931 Conn Deco Chu 246k, 1931 Conn Deco Chu 244k, 1960s SML-Pitchard Gold Medal 19k, 1974 Grassi, Sound File 4-2017
Ida Maria Grassi Saxophone Serial Numbers
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