Vintage Slider Trombone Orpheus Kyiv Ukraine USSR Pink brass 1982 #54

Vintage pink brass Orpheus slide trombone from Kyiv, Ukraine – year 1982, serial #54.
Well-kept, oiled and ready to play, with original mouthpiece and original hard case.
Only one tiny cosmetic dent and very light patina from time, no serious issues.
Perfect both as a working instrument and as a stylish interior piece for a studio, office or home.
Old instruments like this carry history, character and soul.

VINTAGE ORPHEUS PINK BRASS TROMBONE | KYIV, UKRAINE, 1982 | SERIAL #54

This listing is for a beautiful vintage Orpheus slide trombone, produced at the famous Kyiv musical instrument factory in Ukraine (former USSR) in 1982.
The horn is made of brass with a warm, slightly pink-gold tint which gives it a very elegant, respectable look – it immediately reads as an expensive, carefully kept instrument.

The trombone has been well looked after for more than four decades.
The slide is oiled and moves freely, all parts are present, and there is almost no oxidation.
It is sold together with its original mouthpiece and original hard case with light pink interior.

CONDITION

• Overall condition: excellent for a 43-year-old instrument.
• Cosmetics: one very small micro-dent (please see the photos).
• Finish: original brass with a soft pinkish tone, light honest patina only.
• Slide: oiled, moves freely along the whole length.
• No missing parts, no structural damage noticed.
• Original mouthpiece included.
• Original hard case: locks work, padding is clean and fresh, exterior is in very decent condition for its age.

I am not a professional musician, but even to my eye this trombone looks like it has lived in caring hands. If I were buying it for myself, I would happily use it either as a playable horn or as a statement décor piece in a music room, loft, bar, studio or office.

TECHNICAL DETAILS & MEASUREMENTS

• Brand: Orpheus (Kyiv musical instrument factory, Ukraine, USSR)
• Model: vintage tenor slide trombone
• Serial number: 54
• Year of production: 1982
• Key: B♭ (Bb) – classic tenor trombone
• Body material: brass with pinkish tone
• Bell diameter: approx. 21 cm (about 8.3")
• Assembled length: approx. 112 cm
• Trombone weight: approx. 1,750 g
• Parcel weight with case: approx. 6 kg
• Parcel size for shipping: approx. 100 × 30 × 40 cm
• Factory stamp: Orpheus brand, serial no. 54, price in USSR rubles (86 rubles)

In Soviet times this was an expensive professional instrument – the engraved price of 86 rubles was close to a monthly salary of an engineer with higher education. It was not a toy or student horn, but a serious musical tool built to last.

PACKAGING & SHIPPING

• The trombone will be shipped in its original hard case, additionally packed for long-distance transport.
• Tracked international shipping from Ukraine.
• I always pack vintage instruments very carefully so that they arrive safe and ready for their new home.

VINTAGE, ANTI-RESELLER & SERVICE POLICY
This is a vintage, collectible instrument sold strictly “as is”. It is more than 40 years old and naturally may show signs of age and individual character which are clearly visible in the photos.

• This listing is not for ultra-picky resellers or buyers expecting brand-new shop condition.
• Any cleaning, polishing, adjustment, technical service, restoration or customization is 100% at the buyer’s discretion, risk and expense.
• The description is based on visual inspection only; I do not provide a professional workshop-level guarantee or modern shop setup.

RETURN & INSPECTION POLICY – NO RETURNS
No returns or exchanges are accepted for this lot under any circumstances.
By buying this trombone you confirm that you fully understand and accept that it is a vintage collectible sold “as is”.

If, in rare exceptional situations, a return is required by platform rules or is mutually agreed in advance in messages, the following conditions strictly apply:

• All return shipping costs (both directions) are paid by the buyer.
• All transport risks for the return shipment are on the buyer’s side (loss, damage, additional carrier or customs fees, etc.).
• The instrument must be returned in exactly the same condition and with the same complete set as at the moment of sale.
• Any refund, if it happens, is made only after I receive the item back, carefully inspect it and confirm that it fully matches its original condition.

CUSTOMS, TAXES & IMPORT DUTIES

• All customs duties, VAT, import taxes, brokerage and any other fees in the buyer’s country are 100% the buyer’s responsibility.
• The final price you pay on the platform does not include these possible charges.
• Customs processing times and possible delays are completely outside of my control.
• If a return is ever agreed, all costs connected with return customs clearance and shipping (both ways) are paid by the buyer.

Old things are the best things. They carry history, spirit and energy.
If you are looking for a trombone with a story – not just another modern factory horn – this Orpheus from Kyiv will be a special addition to your collection, orchestra or interior.