Yup an Orsi...a fairly late one given the teardrop bell brace...probably early 1970's-ish. You see a lot of these stenciled for Linton.
They have a beautiful tone, they blow with a little resistance, their key action and ergos are ...OK, acceptable...but I'd rather have a 16M or Indiana in my hands in that respect. Their intonation in the upper register can be a bit flexy for a player who does not have a well-developed embouchure.
In great, playable shape ? Maybe a $600 Tenor. As a project, not playing up and down ? $250 tops.
They have a beautiful tone, they blow with a little resistance, their key action and ergos are ...OK, acceptable...but I'd rather have a 16M or Indiana in my hands in that respect. Their intonation in the upper register can be a bit flexy for a player who does not have a well-developed embouchure.
In great, playable shape ? Maybe a $600 Tenor. As a project, not playing up and down ? $250 tops.
