This late 60s/early 70s Grassi Ida Maria Alto Saxophone is in beautiful condition for its age. “I was able to craft quality wind instruments in Italy and abroad with an Italian name and I think I can be proud of it.”Ī legacy of passion and charisma that combined with technological innovation make each Ida Maria Grassi instrument so special and unique. Ida Maria Grassi - IDA MARIA ALTO SAXOPHONE In Stock: Sam Ash San Antonio View All Items At This Location. In a short time, Ida Maria Grassi’s brand became internationally notorious, and the entrepreneur, during an interview said of herself: This early 70s Ida Maria Grassi alto sax has several new pads, all new key corks, the neck fit, keys aligned and now its ready to pick up out of the case and play.It comes with the original case, mouthpiece, ligature, and mouthpiece cap. The opening of this establishment provided economic stability to the whole surrounding area. Ida Maria Grassi, seeing this as an opportunity and, at the same time, moved by respect for the expert craftsmen, founded her second factory in Quarna located in the Piedmont region.
If the serial number chart says that the T-4 was introduced in 1965 (making it up) and you have a horn stamped 'T-4' that has a 1963 serial number, its still a T-4. Sometimes Yanagisawa released the alto model first, sometimes a tenor or a soprano. It is here that Ida Maria Grassistarted to manufacture flutes and piccolos that in a short time got the attention of the American market and led her to open a factory in Cinisello Balasamo.īut Ida Maria Grassi’s real ambition was to build saxophones.įate had it that at the end of the 1950’s, numerous workers from a saxophone factory with economic problems turned to her in search of work. As an example, Im doing some Yanagisawa saxophone research. A woman with a dream: to produce high quality wind instruments characterised by a distinguished Italian style.Įverything began immediately after the war in a small garage in via Dezza in Milan. Our brand had its historical beginnings with the intuition, courage and determination of an entrepreneur. Extras: Foam Case, Neck Strap, Grease & Care Cloth.They are of excellent finish and a great buy in terms of quality/price. Each instrument has been conceived thinking of young beginners in terms of ergonomics and lightness.Īll instruments boast precise intonation and great ease of playability and air flow. The SAL700BK is part of the School Line of Ida Maria Grassi instruments and is dedicated to those who begin the study of a wind instrument.