Orpheus - Orpheus-1 - - バヤン - Ukraine - 1995

professionally serviced 5-row bayan "Orpheus", Kiev, Ukraine, mid-1990s. The instrument has undergone a full cycle of professional maintenance and adjustment. You are receiving a fully prepared, reliable instrument, ready for professional use immediately upon arrival.

History and Heritage:
The "Orpheus" bayan is a result of the traditions of the Kiev manufacturing school. The company's history began in 1924. By the early 1980s, the "Mayak" factory had become an industry leader, and its flagship product—the "Mayak-203" tape recorder—gained recognition both in the Soviet Union and internationally, becoming a legendary and most recognizable "hit" of former Soviet electronics due to its phenomenal reliability. This instrument embodies the same engineering approach to build quality and attention to detail that made Kiev-made products a standard of durability.

Specifications:

Bass: 120 buttons.

Treble: 87 buttons.

Registers: 5 treble voice registers and 1 bass register.

Technical Condition:

Compression: The bellows mechanism is fully serviced and airtight, ensuring stable sound and precise dynamic control.

Mechanics: Professional maintenance of the valve system (replacement of felt and leather) performed for a smooth and responsive key action.

Tuning: Tuned to A=440 Hz standard for tonal purity and ensemble performance.

Construction: Fasteners and decorative elements restored using high-precision polymer technologies; all components have passed stress tests.

Authenticity: Original leather straps preserved in functional working condition.

Design Feature: Please note that this model features a standardized internal layout where some reeds remain dormant. This was a common practice in Soviet manufacturing aimed at production unification and cost optimization, allowing factories to utilize the same standardized component blocks across different instrument configurations without requiring individual re-tooling for every model.

Sound Demonstration:
To independently assess the tonal quality, excellent compression, responsive mechanics, and beautiful sound across the entire range, you can listen to this exact Orpheus bayan via the following link: https://youtube.com/shorts/oYds0BgOmis?feature=share. Hearing it is believing.

Certification and Documentation:
Two documents are included, presented in professional frames:

Certificate of Technical Condition (stamped).
Technical Service & Restoration Report (detailed breakdown of work performed, stamped).

Dimensions and Packaging:

Weight: Instrument net weight: 9.9 kg. Estimated shipping weight: 13 kg. Instrument dimensions: 43 x 50 x 25 cm.

Case: The instrument is supplied in its original case. Please note that the case is in fair/satisfactory condition; the latches are non-functional. It is intended solely to provide basic protection during initial transit to the buyer. Given the rarity and significant value of this musical instrument, we highly recommend that the buyer acquires a new, high-quality case suitable for long-term storage and travel after receipt.

Packaging: The case is placed inside a reinforced cardboard box; all internal space (top, bottom, and sides) is lined with 3 cm thick rigid foam, and free space is filled with specialized cushioning materials to completely eliminate vibration and movement.

Logistics and Sales Terms:

Shipping: Dispatched from Ukraine via Ukrposhta. Estimated worldwide delivery time: 12–23 days. Tracking number provided.

Customs: The buyer is solely responsible for checking and paying any import duties or customs fees required by their local laws.

Condition: Sold "as is." No returns accepted.

Returns: In rare cases where a platform mandates a return, it must be performed at the buyer’s expense and risk. The buyer is responsible for ensuring secure packaging for return shipment.

Inspection: Return inspection is conducted commission-based at the Ukrposhta facility. Should any evidence of third-party tampering be found (unauthorized modifications, alterations, damage, disassembly of components, or non-certified repairs), this fact will be officially documented at the facility. Such actions are recognized as a violation of the instrument's structural integrity and constitute damage to the construction; in this case, the claim will be closed, and no refund will be issued.