Real musical instrument, not just decor – after professional service and a suitable mouthpiece it can play again with a warm, noble sound. Original patina, honest wear, long-term storage. Perfect for a musician, restorer, collector or as a statement piece in a vintage interior.
Vintage Orpheus Kyiv Baritone / Tenor Horn No.186 – Soviet Brass 1970s, 3 Rotary Valves
Original Soviet brass instrument • Orpheus factory, Kyiv • ready for restoration and future playing
Instrument story
Vintage Soviet baritone / tenor horn made by the Orpheus factory in Kyiv, serial No.186, approximately from the 1970s. This is a real musical instrument, not just decor. After proper cleaning, lubrication and a suitable mouthpiece, it can once again deliver a warm, noble baritone or rich tenor sound. The horn spent many years in storage and preserved its strong character and authentic vintage look.
Condition
- Natural patina and honest signs of age on the brass.
- Small dents and marks typical for vintage brass instruments.
- Rotary keys move; the mechanism functions, but professional service is recommended after long storage (cleaning, lubrication, adjustments).
- Mouthpiece is not included.
- The instrument has not been serviced by a technician before sale and is offered in genuine long-term storage condition.
Measurements & weight
- Bell diameter: 21 cm
- Length: 54 cm
- Width: 24 cm
- Weight: 1550 g
About this model
Classic oval Orpheus baritone / tenor horn with 3 rotary valves, compact body and a warm, expressive tone typical for Kyiv-made brass instruments. Historically such horns were used in brass bands and ensembles across the USSR and are now appreciated by musicians, restorers and collectors of Eastern European brass.
Great for
- Musicians or brass enthusiasts looking for a restoration-ready instrument.
- Collectors of Soviet and Eastern European musical instruments.
- Interior décor in a studio, fireplace room, office, café or restaurant.
- Film, theatre and photography props.
- A vintage gift with character and history.
Shipping, returns and import taxes
- This is a vintage collectible item sold strictly “as is”.
- No returns and no exchanges for vintage instruments. The buyer accepts all risks related to age, condition and functionality. eBay Money Back Guarantee may still apply where applicable.
- The horn has not been serviced by a master before sale; any cleaning, lubrication or repair is entirely the buyer’s responsibility.
- In rare exceptional cases where a return is mutually agreed, the buyer must arrange and fully pay for all return shipping, packaging and transportation costs and accepts all transport risks.
- A refund (if agreed) is issued only after the item is returned, inspected and confirmed to be in its original condition.
- International shipping by Ukrposhta, typical delivery time 12–21 days. Customs checks and delays are possible.
- The buyer is responsible for all import duties, VAT, taxes, customs fees and border charges in the destination country.
- Please read the shop and listing policies carefully; lack of knowledge does not relieve the buyer from responsibility.