Orsi Bb Soprano Sarrusophone SN R0819 GORGEOUS

$ 8,999

1 piece in stock.

Brand~Orsi,Instrument Type~Sarrusophones,Sale Eligible

Here is a splendid Orsi soprano sarrusophone. 

The sarrusophone was invented by the French company Gautrot in the 19th century as a double-reed instrument for outdoor band use. The most common member of the sarrusophone family is the contrabass which can substitute for contrabassoon in a pinch. The soprano instrument however is almost unheard of. Playing in the same register as the oboe, but pitched in Bb, these instruments have a unique timbre that could be described as a cross between an oboe and a saxophone. This instrument was manufactured by the Orsi company, and my guess is that it is a relatively recent (1950s or so) production. This instrument is in terrific condition - the original lacquer shows no wear and it has never been damaged. Pads and action have been shop-regulated and this sarrusophone is ready to play!

Provenance: The Historic Collection. This is from the collection of a well-known researcher and historian of woodwinds who spent a lifetime collecting rare and unique instruments. We are privileged to offer items from this collection for sale.

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We want you to be happy and satisfied with your purchase, and we offer an unconditional 30 day return policy. If you are unhappy with your item for any reason, just return it for a full refund or full credit towards an exchange. (Reeds and other consumables are non-returnable once opened.)

We warranty every item we sell to be free of mechanical defects. If you find an issue with your purchase, please contact us. We will either reimburse you to have any minor repairs completed by your local repair shop, or we will send you a label to cover all return postage charges so that we can either repair your instrument, exchange your instrument, or issue you a refund for your instrument. We stand behind our products, and we truly want you to be happy.

Please note that if you simply change your mind about the purchase of an item - if you find that it's just not the one for you - you are still entitled to a full refund. We do not routinely charge a restocking fee; however, you will be responsible for the expense involved in shipping the item back to us if you have not purchased free returns through Redo at checkout. (Redo is available for domestic sales in the US only - international customers will be responsible for return shipping). Upon receipt of your return, our technicians will go over the instrument to ensure everything is in the same condition in which it was sold. Damage to the instrument, missing accessories, or unauthorized alterations/repairs may affect your refund.

If more than five returns are requested within a calendar year, a 20% restocking fee will be assessed for every return moving forward for that calendar year.

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BRAND NEW ITEMS are covered by the full manufacturer’s warranty unless specifically noted otherwise. Please check individual makers for terms and conditions.

OPEN BOX ITEMS include a two-year warranty serviced through our in-house repair shop. We guarantee that every instrument we sell is free of mechanical defects.

PLEASE NOTE: Warranty does not cover the following:

  1. Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from accident, negligence, misuse, abuse, operation or failure to follow instructions according to the Owner’s Manual for this product
  2. Any unit which has been altered or on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed
  3. Normal wear and any periodic maintenance
  4. Deterioration due to perspiration, corrosive atmosphere or other external causes such as extremes in temperature or humidity
  5. Lacquer or plating finish wear
  6. Springs, pads and felt parts  

USED/VINTAGE ITEMS include a one-year warranty with the same exclusions as above.

    HOW TO USE YOUR WARRANTY

    Contact customerservice@brassandwinds.com attaching photos of the affected item, so that we we may determine the best course of action:
    (For larger repairs) Receive a free mailing label to send the instrument back to us for repair. We will address any technical problems in our shop and send you back your horn free of charge.
    -OR-
    (For small repairs) Bring your instrument to a trusted local shop for a quote, and we will reimburse you their nominal shop fee to fix it at their location.
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