Orpheus Kyiv USSR Bb Clarinet – Donor Set for Restoration / German-Oehler System / 1980s
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A complete donor set of original Orpheus (Kyiv, USSR) Bb clarinet parts from the 1980s, built in the German/Oehler system and manufactured from high-quality ebonite.
This set comes from an instrument disassembled decades ago and kept in storage. All pieces are fully original and represent the classic production standards of the Orpheus Kyiv workshop.
Included exactly what you see on the white-background reference photo — upper joint, lower joint, bell, barrel, mouthpiece, metalwork, and the original case with period fabric lining.
All other workshop items in the photos are decorative and not part of the sale.
Condition & Use:
Ebonite surfaces show age, patina, handling marks, and normal cosmetic wear consistent with vintage instruments. Keys move, but pads and corks require a full overhaul.
This is an ideal donor set for professional repair shops, restoration specialists, clarinet technicians, or enthusiasts working on custom Oehler-system projects.
Why this set is valuable:
Orpheus Kyiv instruments were well-known across the Soviet bloc for their precise machining, stable ebonite compound, and reliable Oehler-style mechanics. Donor sets with matching parts are increasingly rare and provide excellent material for rebuilds, key harvesting, hybrids, and educational restoration projects.
Shipping:
International shipping via Ukrposhta (approx. 12–21 days).
Secure packaging included.
Buyer pays all customs duties; seller is not responsible for customs delays.
Returns:
Sold strictly as a vintage donor set.
In exceptional cases and only with prior agreement, a return may be accepted.
The buyer covers all return costs (packing, transport, insurance).
Returned parts must arrive in unchanged, original condition; any external repair attempts or interference void the possibility of return.
If you need measurements, bore dimensions, joint fit details, or compatibility notes for your restoration project, feel free to contact me.
This item is sold As-Described
This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More.
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| Condition | Non Functioning (Used) Non-functioning items do not work as they should. All known issues should be described in the listing description.Learn more |
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