Vintage Orpheus Trombone — Kyiv, Ukraine (1969) #346

Nickel-plated brass tenor trombone with original brown case and mouthpiece. Clean, polished, slides move freely; minor cosmetic dents from age. A quick technician check is recommended after long storage. Perfect as a playable restoration or a striking décor piece. Ships worldwide from Ukraine.

Vintage Trombone Nickel — Orpheus Brass, Kyiv (1969) • Serial #346 • Case & Mouthpiece

Authentic Soviet-era Orpheus factory trombone — rare, handsome, and full of history.

Make / Year

Orpheus (Kyiv), 1969 — Serial #346

Material

Nickel-plated brass, polished, all parts present

Includes

Original brown plywood/leatherette case + mouthpiece

Condition

Very decent for 55+ years; small dents; service check recommended

Description

Classic tenor trombone from the famed Orpheus musical instrument factory (Kyiv, Ukraine). The horn has been cleaned and polished; oxides removed. Slides move freely and the set is complete. After long storage a short visit to a brass technician is advisable for oiling/adjustment before regular play. In a calm workshop this is quick and inexpensive, and the instrument rewards with a bright, rich Soviet-era tone.

Also fantastic as a design object for studio, office, or music-themed interior — it looks elegant, solid and tasteful.

Specs & Measurements

Finish: nickel-plated brass
Bell diameter: ~21 cm
Assembled length: ~112 cm
Trombone weight: ~1,750 g
Parcel (with case): ~4,500 g; approx. 90 × 30 × 40 cm
Case: brown plywood/leatherette; one latch missing; clean inside

Condition note: honest age signs and a few small dents (see last photos). Functionally complete; technician setup recommended after storage.

In the Box

Orpheus Trombone (1969) — Serial #346
Original mouthpiece
Original hard case

Shipping & Handling

Worldwide dispatch from Ukraine with tracking.
Transit time: Ukrposhta International — typically 12–21 days.
Customs: Buyer pays all import duties, taxes, and fees. Customs inspections may cause delays; seller is not responsible for those delays.
Careful packing for a large/fragile musical instrument.

Vintage Policy & Returns

This is a vintage, collector-grade instrument sold strictly AS IS. Any cleaning, setup, lubrication, repair or restoration is the buyer’s responsibility and risk.

NO RETURNS due to the item’s age, size, and shipping cost/risks. Please review photos carefully and ask questions before purchase.

Old things are the best things — they carry stories. Thanks for looking!

RETURN & CUSTOMS POLICY

NO RETURNS. This item is sold AS IS as a vintage / collectible item.

In the rare case when a return is required by eBay rules, the buyer is fully and exclusively responsible for the following:

All costs of return packaging and return shipping;
All transportation risks during the return shipment;
All customs duties, taxes and import fees (both ways);
Any additional carrier fees or customs delays.

A refund (if applicable under eBay rules) is issued ONLY after the item is received back, inspected by us, and confirmed to be in the exact original condition as before shipping.

The buyer also pays all customs duties, taxes, VAT and import fees on the original shipment. Customs delays are possible; the seller is not responsible for customs processing times or extra charges.