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Anyone know anything about Orpheum

Anyone know anything about Orpheum
« on: June 29, 2009, 01:49:42 AM »
I have an Orpheum Guitar that was given to me  because i play guitar, however i have no clue how old the guitar is and i also do not know anything about orpheum....i did read a little on the internet however not much info out there...does anyone have an idea on the value and year of origin....i will add that there were no markings or serial numbers on or in the guitar ...it is an archtop jazz  it appears to have maple back and sides and peraps a spruce top????...maple neck and rosewood fret board and a checkered binding ...i believe it was purchased in the mid 60's used....hope these pics help...thanks in advanced for any help you can give.
 



Re: Anyone know anything about Orpheum
« Reply #1 on: June 29, 2009, 02:59:26 PM »
Orpheum goes back to 1901, although they are best known for guitars produced from the 1930's-50's. They were distributed by William Lange of New York and C. Bruno and Son in the early days followed by Maurice Lipsky from 1942-1970's. It is thought that at least some of the instruments were built by Kay. Lipsky used the brand name on Japanese imports in the 1970's.

It looks to me that your guitar is from the 1950's. I don't have time to research it for you but I do have a few Orpheum and C. Bruno & Son catalogs on my website if you are interested in researching it yourself. My site is Vintaxe.com. There is a $10 subscription fee for viewing the catalogs for one month but most people find the fee very reasonable for the opportunity to research primary literature that is virtually impossible to find from any other source.

Good luck with your research.

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Re: Anyone know anything about Orpheum
« Reply #2 on: June 29, 2009, 04:32:32 PM »
Some very nice inlays on that headstock!

Anyone know anything about Orpheum
« Reply #3 on: July 21, 2013, 10:13:13 PM »
I would be interested in talking to you regarding your Orpheum Guitar. would you be interested in selling the instrument. I had one almost identical to  yours in 1956 but traded it as a down payment on my Gibson J45. I would like to replace it, and yours runs as close to my old Orpheum Archtop as i have seen. You may contact me  at doninaward@gmail.com. Sincerlr Don Ward in Sunny california

Anyone know anything about Orpheum
« Reply #4 on: September 20, 2013, 04:32:09 AM »
Dear Mr. James, I owned the exact Guitar in 1955 and 1956. It was a good instrument. I traded it in for a J45 Gibson to leggett Music Company In West Palm Beach, Florida. I would be interested in Purchasing the instrument from you or speaking to you about it. My Phone Number is 714-799-4999, My cell number is 714-904-2922. I live in Garden Grove, California. My email is as follows; doninaward@gmail.com

Anyone know anything about Orpheum
« Reply #5 on: September 20, 2013, 04:38:51 AM »
Mr. James I forgot to give you my name in my recent reply to your thread. My Name is Donald Ward and I live in Garden Grove, California. As i said in my 1st reply I would be interested in purchasing the Guitar from you. My email is as follows; doninaward@gmail.com, my Home phone number is 714-799-4999, My Cell number is 714-904-2922.

Anyone know anything about Orpheum
« Reply #6 on: December 31, 2013, 08:01:17 PM »
Call me regarding your Orpheum Guitar Don Ward 714 904-2922

Anyone know anything about Orpheum
« Reply #7 on: December 31, 2013, 08:09:37 PM »
To Robbyjames30. I am trying again to contact you regarding your Orpheum Guitar. I would be very interested in purchasing the guitar from you please call me at 714 904-2922 or 714-799-4999. Sincerely Yours Don Ward In Sunny California.
« Last Edit: December 31, 2013, 08:11:48 PM by Don Ward »

Anyone know anything about Orpheum
« Reply #8 on: February 12, 2014, 03:02:00 AM »
Call me Name your price Don Ward 714-904-2922 or 714-799-4999 and leave message

Anyone know anything about Orpheum
« Reply #9 on: February 15, 2014, 06:40:18 PM »
The Orpheum brand was made by the William Lange Banjo Co. out of New York. They were mainly known for their banjos, but also made guitars. I would date your guitars to the 30s.

Anyone know anything about Orpheum
« Reply #10 on: May 24, 2014, 11:35:21 AM »
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Picked this up and know absolutely squat about it. Loved the design tho. A friend has dated it for me 1964. I'd never heard of Orpheum Guitars before. Not for sale (everything has a price tho, I suppose) anybody shed any light on it. Needs new pegs, bridge, and tone control knob. It has what appears to be the original case. A bit bashed up but that adds to the allure I think. Neck is sound and the body shows usual signs of wear and tear. Any info would be gratefully accepted

 

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