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'Tired' unrestored ophicleide on ebay

Posted: Wed May 29, 2013 9:12 pm
by bisontuba
Here's a 'tired' unrestored ophicleide on ebay--I have seen much worse...the big thing will be how's the condition of the metal--stable or 'britle' like a potato chip..if you buy it, save your pennies for restoration costs!....FYI...-mark

http://www.ebay.com/itm/261223146436?ss ... 1423.l2649" target="_blank

Re: 'Tired' unrestored ophicleide on ebay

Posted: Thu May 30, 2013 10:16 am
by jacobg
1125 for decoration only? That's an expensive bird bath centerpiece.

Re: 'Tired' unrestored ophicleide on ebay

Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 4:46 pm
by J.c. Sherman
It's evident at a distance - this would be a bear to restore... could be worth it, and it looks superficially like a Guichard or Gautrot, but with everything frozen, you're looking at a LOT of corrosion cracker time and careful cleaning and patching.

J.c.S.