Hello,
I'm testing just right now a Selmer Series 10 Mazzeo Model, full Boehm, (or should I say "full Mazzeo" ;-)) serial n. W53xx, from 1971.
At first it looked too strange, but after studying it's mechanism I really got curious about it, it looks great. I really enjoyed it's tone, smoothness, the B/E sounds, and I'm thinking about buying it.
The problem is that despite the mechanics is in a good condition (but with a repaired crack in the fragile Mazzeo's bell) the instrument is not properly regulated. For this I can't know for sure if the differences in the fingerings I found is due to the Mazzeo system or improper key work.
Basically the differences I found are at the altissimo register (i.e. I can't keep down the G#/D# keys), and it's famous feature, the Bb fingering (with de A key and any right hand ring) is not working properly.
Does anyone knows where can I find it's fingering chart?
One more thing, what range of price should I expect for this instrument?
Thank you in advance.
I'm testing just right now a Selmer Series 10 Mazzeo Model, full Boehm, (or should I say "full Mazzeo" ;-)) serial n. W53xx, from 1971.
At first it looked too strange, but after studying it's mechanism I really got curious about it, it looks great. I really enjoyed it's tone, smoothness, the B/E sounds, and I'm thinking about buying it.
The problem is that despite the mechanics is in a good condition (but with a repaired crack in the fragile Mazzeo's bell) the instrument is not properly regulated. For this I can't know for sure if the differences in the fingerings I found is due to the Mazzeo system or improper key work.
Basically the differences I found are at the altissimo register (i.e. I can't keep down the G#/D# keys), and it's famous feature, the Bb fingering (with de A key and any right hand ring) is not working properly.
Does anyone knows where can I find it's fingering chart?
One more thing, what range of price should I expect for this instrument?
Thank you in advance.