Koetsu Wajima

[kiwilp]

Hi, I’m new to the forum and just purchased an Urushi Wajima.
My Urushi Wajima looks very different from any others I have seen online - have you seen one like this? Pictures of them online look a lot more gold and detailed maybe.
It makes me nervous it’s a fake.
It sounds good but then I have no idea what it should sound like as I’ve never heard an Urushi.
Your thoughts would be appreciated!
Thanks from New Zealand.
Matt.

 

[kiwilp]

Another pic from other side....

 

[Nemal1]

It’s certainly different looking.
Doesn’t mean it’s fake, though. I’ve attached a pic
Maybe take photos of the box, the top, cartridge pins etc and sure the experts on here can verify for you, even the stylus cover.

 

[kiwilp]

It’s certainly different looking.
Doesn’t mean it’s fake, though. I’ve attached a pic
Maybe take photos of the box, the top, cartridge pins etc and sure the experts on here can verify for you, even the stylus cover.

I have a Koetsu Black Goldline, which is what I’m replacing and it’s 100% genuine as purchased from my official local Koetsu dealer.
The box I just got with the Urushi is different-slightly smaller and different wood.
Question - do all Koetsu come in exactly the same box? If yes, then my Urushi must be fake.

 

[Nemal1]

Again, speaking from experience only and having never actually paid too much attention, the boxes are generally of the same size and construction, but maybe the seller used a different one?
Again, it doesn’t mean it’s fake so take some further pics and see if anyone can give you definitive assurances.

 

[peelaaa]

New to this forum and seeing this. The boxes are all the same size as far as I am aware, The wood is very light, that might be the give away if it was fake.

As all are handmade, none are identical so post more pictures

 

[shakti]

I just received a brand new Koetsu Urushi Wajima, which looks nearly exactly the same than yours.

In some markets the Distributor sells them as Urushi "Gold" or Urushi "Black"

 

[Nemal1]

Hope you enjoy. The internals should be virtually identical with slight variations in the lacquer application.

I am finally able to use mine having received my speakers a couple of weeks ago preceded by my CD player and clock. Lots of albums to catch up on…

 

[mullard88]

koetsu makes too many models to track. Then there are the aftermarket modified Koetsus. I suppose it will boil down to whether you trust the seller and if it sounds like a Koetsu. If you like and enjoy the sound, don't be nervous about it being fake or not. At the end of the day, enjoying the sound you like is more important.

 

[peelaaa]

Do these Fakes actually exist or is it just a myth?

 

[Kdogsy]

Did you work out if it was a fake or not ?