Looks like a re-laquer... pretty though. Plays great? Awsome dude! You gotta MVI! Play with pride.
The case is non-original--a nice semi-soft contoured Protech. The seller did state the lacquer to be original, and said a well-respected tech in the area, Mike Hammer, looked it over and agreed with him. I didn't call Mike to verify this. The seller and I are both in Philadelphia.Grumps said:Was it advertised as original lacquer? I know it's been a year, but you might still have a case against the seller depending upon the statute of limitations for your jurisdiction. Just curious... why would you think it would be original despite light engraving? Did it come in a replacement case as well?
I can't speak for other parties, but if I were to sell, I'd still get at least my money back, original lacquer or not. I'm a patient buyer... and do not consider my horns a sound financial investment anyway.Grumps said:I know some of you guys look for a silver lining and say how it plays is all that matters, but you weren't the ones who might have paid a few extra grand on what may have been a falsely advertised saxophone, now were you?
Neehaw,neehaw said:http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/sets/72157602382026061/
Just a couple of photos for your expert consideration. I picked up this tenor (my first Mk6 of any sort) last year and although its bell engraving is light, I believe it's original. Plays great in any event, so don't worry about hurting my feelings. ;-)