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C Ophicleide, ca. 1850's. PLAYS!
Estimated price for orientation: 2 000 $
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Description
Anon. Ophicleide.
-Key of C
- 9 keys
- 2 keys are unoriginal
- pads are less than 6 months old
- uses a standard trombone Mouthpiece (none included) This horn has been played regularly for about 6 months, and underwent a play condition/restoration last summer. Plays wonderfully, but being an Ophicleide, it does have its challenges. Body is in very good shape, with a few cracks in the bell, but no buzzing. Is unpolished Raw brass, except where work had been done. This is an orignal antique, and is ready for your next performance!
Description
Anon. Ophicleide.
-Key of C
- 9 keys
- 2 keys are unoriginal
- pads are less than 6 months old
- uses a standard trombone Mouthpiece (none included) This horn has been played regularly for about 6 months, and underwent a play condition/restoration last summer. Plays wonderfully, but being an Ophicleide, it does have its challenges. Body is in very good shape, with a few cracks in the bell, but no buzzing. Is unpolished Raw brass, except where work had been done. This is an orignal antique, and is ready for your next performance!
-Key of C
- 9 keys
- 2 keys are unoriginal
- pads are less than 6 months old
- uses a standard trombone Mouthpiece (none included) This horn has been played regularly for about 6 months, and underwent a play condition/restoration last summer. Plays wonderfully, but being an Ophicleide, it does have its challenges. Body is in very good shape, with a few cracks in the bell, but no buzzing. Is unpolished Raw brass, except where work had been done. This is an orignal antique, and is ready for your next performance!