'Tired' unrestored ophicleide on ebay

[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

[jacobg]

1125 for decoration only? That's an expensive bird bath centerpiece.

[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.