Orpheus - Tuba - - 大號 - 烏克蘭 - 1984

Vintage Orpheus Tuba • Kyiv, USSR • 1984 • Key C/E♭ • Coded No. 1337 • 这是一件处于极佳状态的全新旧 stock（NOS）乐器

Experimental Wind & Percussion Instruments Factory “Orpheus”, Kyiv • Original Soviet brass tuba • Museum-grade survivor from the 1980s

这是苏联晚期极少见的保留品
你眼前这件极为罕见的苏联铜管手工艺品——一支在1984年于基辅制造的Orpheus（Orfej）C/E♭调小号。该乐器已超过40年历史，但依然具备一件“从未真正离开工厂”的成熟气质：阀门依然紧实，镀 brass 的光泽深沉而真实，没有长时间演奏的痕迹。

喇叭口刻有工厂标记和编码“1337”。在Orpheus工厂，这类号码并非简单的顺序号：它们通常结合了生产期间信息（季度、月份）乃至组装并完成乐器的车间或班组信息。换言之，1337 是内部制造代码的一部分，而不是“编号1337的小号”。

Orpheus工厂——基辅的传说，如今不复存在
基辅的Experimental Wind & Percussion Instruments Factory “Orpheus”曾是1960s–1980s苏联知名的木管乐器制造者之一。它的小号、长号、圆号和大号曾被苏联各地的管弦乐团所采用，质量常被与中欧知名品牌如Amati相提并论。

产量相对较小；每件乐器都要经过成品师的手工打磨。在动荡的1990年代，该工厂关闭，设备分散，Orpheus的品牌在新乐器上渐行渐远。这也是为何如今一支处于New Old Stock状态的大号几乎堪称博物馆级发现。

Technical details 技术细节
Key: C / E♭ (原始工厂规格；实际使用音域约从对鼓A以下的对音到第一八度的B♭)
Material: brass with classic Soviet lacquered finish. 铜管材质，典型的苏联镀漆饰面。
Bell diameter: 41 cm. 喇叭口直径：41 厘米。
Instrument height: approx. 86 cm. 乐器高度：约86厘米。
Width: approx. 49 cm. 宽度：约49厘米。
Instrument weight: about 5.2 kg. 乐器重量：约5.2千克。
Parcel weight: about 7 kg. 包装总重：约7千克。
Parcel size: 90 × 40 × 50 cm. 包装尺寸：90×40×50厘米。
Manufacturer: Experimental Wind & Percussion Instruments Factory “Orpheus”, Kyiv, USSR. 制造商：Experimental Wind & Percussion Instruments Factory “Orpheus”，基辅，苏联。
Year of production: 1984 (late Soviet era). 生产年份：1984年（晚期苏联时期）。
Original Soviet retail price: 160 rubles for the tuba + 35 rubles for the case (total 195 rubles). For context, a leading engineer at an aircraft or machine-building plant earned about 120 rubles per month, so this tuba was a serious investment. 原始苏联零售价：大号 160 卢布，琴盒 35 卢布，总计 195 卢布。作为参考，在飞机制造或机床厂工作的高级工程师月薪大约 120 卢布，因此这支大号是一项相当大的投资。

Condition 条件
New Old Stock: by mechanical feel and appearance the tuba has not been used as a working instrument. 处于New Old Stock状态：从手感和外观看，该大号并未作为工作用乐器使用过。
Valves and linkage are still tight and will need first lubrication and gentle playing-in by a professional technician. 阀门及连动机构仍然紧致，需要专业技师首次润滑并进行温和的“磨合”。
There are two very small, hardly visible dents, most likely from decades of storage and moving between shelves. 存在两处非常小、几乎不可见的凹痕，极有可能来自数十年的存放与上下货架搬运。
Brass shows a natural light patina of age without over-polishing or amateur repair. 铜质展示出自然的岁月光泽，不做过度抛光或业余修复。
All factory stamps and the original paper label with maintenance instructions are preserved. 所有工厂印记及带维护说明的原始纸标签均保存完好。
Please study all photos carefully — they form part of the description. 请仔细研究所有照片——它们也是描述的一部分。
Original case 原厂琴盒
The tuba comes with its original Soviet hard case made of quality leatherette (artificial leather) with a soft lining. A collector’s point of view the case itself is not very special, but it is a nice period accessory and still works for storage and shipping. 该大号附带原厂苏联硬盒，采用优质仿皮革材料制成，内衬柔软。就收藏者角度而言，盒子本身并不特别，但它是一个很好的时期配件，仍可用于存放与运输。

The case shows light wear from age — small scuffs and one missing rivet on the shoulder-strap attachment. 盒子因岁月而显现轻微磨损——小擦痕、肩带接绳处有一颗铆钉缺失。这些问题轻微，不影响其在运输中的保护功能。In any case, a tuba of this level clearly deserves a modern high-grade leather case, which the future owner can choose to add. 无论如何，这种水平的大号显然值得配套一个现代高档皮套，未来所有者可自行添加。

Who is this tuba for? 这支大号适合谁？
- A professional tubist or orchestra looking for a rare Soviet concert tuba that can be brought to full playing condition after a proper check-up and set-up. 专业大号演奏者或乐团，寻找一支罕见的苏联演奏大号，经过适当检查与调试后可恢复到完全演奏状态。
- A collector of Soviet or Eastern European brass instruments and fans of the Orpheus brand. 苏联或东欧铜管乐器收藏家，以及Orpheus品牌粉丝。
- Anyone who wants a statement piece for a home, studio, office, music room or lobby — a large golden tuba always draws the eye and starts conversations. 想要在家、工作室、办公室、音乐室或大堂放置一件醒目陈列品的人——这支金色的大号总能吸引目光、开启话题。

I am not a professional musician, but I am sure of one thing: passing this tuba to the right person means giving an entire era a second life. 我不是专业音乐家，但我可以肯定一件事：把这支大号交到合适的人手里，等于让一个时代获得第二次生命。

Customs: Please be aware that import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Possible import duties and customs clearance fees may apply depending on your country's regulations. 海关信息：请知悉，商品价格或运费中不包含进口关税、税费及其他费用。这些费用由买方承担。根据你所在国家的法规，可能会产生进口税与清关费用。

Professional Packaging: We understand the fragility of large brass instruments. The tuba will be shipped in a heavy-duty reinforced cardboard box, fully lined with 3 cm thick high-density polystyrene (foam) on all sides to ensure maximum protection during international transit. 专业包装：我们理解大型铜管乐器的易脆性。大号将装入厚实的强化纸箱，四周均衬3厘米厚的高密度聚苯乙烯泡沫，以确保国际运输过程中的最大保护。

Technical Note: Since the instrument is New Old Stock and has been in storage for over 40 years, the valves and linkage are factory-fresh and currently "tight". Just like a vintage engine, they require a proper "break-in" period. We strongly recommend professional cleaning, lubrication, and setup by a brass instrument technician before regular use. 技术说明：由于该乐器为New Old Stock且存放超过40年，阀门及连动机构为原厂新状态，当前“紧致”。就像一台老式发动机，需要一个适度的“磨合”期。强烈建议在日常使用前由铜管乐器技师进行专业清洗、润滑与调试。

Shipping Method: Sent via tracked international mail with a provided tracking number. 运输方式：通过带追踪号的国际挂号邮件发送。