Members SuperMonkey Posted June 27, 2011 Members Share Posted June 27, 2011 Hi, guys. Here's a quick mystery for you to solve! A friend of mine has owned an Orpheus classical guitar for about a decade now. It had steel strings on it when he got it (which is supposed to damage the bridge on classicals, but doesn't appear to have done anything to it. Anyway, the mystery -- the only records I can find of a company named Orpheus manufacturing guitars is of a Japanese company by the name of Orpheus making electrics in the 1960s. There's nothing I can find that points toward them making classicals. Basically, I'd like to know where the thing came from, but all my searches have turned up nil. As far as info on the guitar itself, I can't give much (I'd provide photos and/or measurements if I could, but I don't have it with me.). It has nineteen frets, and the top appears to be solid, with laminated sides. I'm not sure about the back, but I'd guess it's laminated as well. If anyone can help me solve this, I'd appreciate it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members andy thompson Posted June 27, 2011 Members Share Posted June 27, 2011 Dont look back, for fucks sake dont look...oh bye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bax Burgess Posted June 27, 2011 Members Share Posted June 27, 2011 Might it be Orpheus Valley Guitars?http://www.kremona.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&id=9&Itemid=87?=en Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SuperMonkey Posted June 27, 2011 Author Members Share Posted June 27, 2011 Might it be Orpheus Valley Guitars? http://www.kremona.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&id=9&Itemid=87?=en Interesting. It actually looks a hell of a lot like the Sofia series, but I'm not sure because the inside label (there might be a technical term I don't know) just says "Orpheus" and has a serial number. But it definitely could be. Thanks for the tip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members andy thompson Posted June 28, 2011 Members Share Posted June 28, 2011 Dont have the prose to do it justice. Orpheus made the most beautiful music in ancient Greece, much in favour of the gods. His true love, Euridice, somehow, I cant remember how, fell into the clutches of Hades, lord of the underworld. Orpheus made a deal with Hades, he would play music for Hades in exchange for his true loves life. The only covenant decreed was...If you are truly loves true dream then you can trust each other implicitly, there fore Orpheus,when you lead Euridice out of the underworld, through all the perils set before you, you must not look back, but trust she will follow. Just as they reach the entrance, yep you guessed, he looks back, condeming her for eternity. Sad eh....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bax Burgess Posted June 28, 2011 Members Share Posted June 28, 2011 That kills the mystery. Before, you were intriguing, even dangerous, but alas, now normal, rational, safe. I, for my part, will mourn the loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Nostringsattached Posted March 24, 2020 Members Share Posted March 24, 2020 I had an Orpheus classical guitar that I bought in Costa Mesa, CA c.1964. I was in seventh grade and it was three quarter size of standard guitars. It was dark wood with an amber tone. Cost me $15 new at a music store on Newport Blvd. I have no idea where it was made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Orpheus Lost Posted December 18, 2020 Members Share Posted December 18, 2020 I also had an Orpheus guitar when I started lessons in the mid-70s. It had been around forever so I think my parents bought it in the 60s. It was 3/4 size (seemed big at the time) and was pretty good, stayed in tune, and I seem to remember it had abalone-like decoration as part of the rosette. I miss it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bees Knees Posted August 8, 2023 Members Share Posted August 8, 2023 Fixing up an Tiger Back Orpheus and it’s missing it’s fixed bridge. Fascinated by it's feel and eager to hear her play. Following thread and will share any new information. One did sell on Reverb for $240. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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