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I should also add, that what follows is purely based on mechanical differences and will limit itself only to the Made in Italy production. So what follows is simply a guide to recognising the different models produced in Italy. It was my intention to provide some details around the Grassi production (exact production years, rationale behind the models, etc.) and around its history, but so far found very little. Grassi logo and started producing saxes in the Far East with model names identical to the defunct Italian production.Īn easy way to recognise these saxes is to check the logo printed on the bell: it is no hand engraved, but laser engraved and it now shows “Ida Maria Grassi – Italy” instead of the old “Ida Maria Grassi – Made in Italy” logo.

Many years after the “Made in Italy” production ceased for good, Proel (an Italian importer of musical instruments and equipment) bought the rights to the I.M.

Different models were produced around the same time which makes mapping models to serial numbers impossible.

There seems to be no real chronology to the models.

Grassi produced saxophones from the 60s to the 90s with similar model names, however with very different designs.

There are no known details about its production.

There is much confusion around Grassi saxophones and it is easy to understand why: It is somewhat peculiar that although Grassi was one of the largest producers of wind instruments in Italy, very little is known about the company and its products. Local pick-up (Cincinnati, OH) is preferred, but shipping in the US may be possible.This guide was compiled mostly out of personal curiosity on these saxes and hopefully it will also serve to all those trying to identify the different models produced by this famous Italian manufacturer. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions or would like more photos.

I've had a little trouble establishing a value for this instrument, so I am open to any reasonable offer.

I don't know of any issues with the instrument, but it has not been played in several years and is being sold AS IS. Condition is very good- only a few minor scratches, a small chip in the finish on the neck and a very small ding near the serial number. This saxophone is gold plated with beautiful engravings on the bell. Purchased in 1997 and played for approximately 2 years. Ida Maria Grassi Prestige Model Tenor Sax.