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Owner or Authorized Representative

If you are not the legal owner, describe your authority to submit the instrument Name of the legal owner, if different from the person completing this form

Musical Instrument Identification

Instrument name or title Maker or manufacturer Model or pattern Instrument family, series, or product line Country of manufacture City, region, workshop, or factory of manufacture Year or estimated date of manufacture Date range, if the exact year is unknown Serial number Opus number Model number Catalogue number Workshop number Production number Inventory number Previous collection number Registration or certification number Brief identification summary

Maker, Workshop, and Attribution

Full name of the maker or manufacturer Maker’s known working dates Maker’s place of birth, residence, or professional activity Workshop, factory, school, or tradition

Was the instrument made by: An individual maker A named workshop A factory or manufacturer Multiple known makers An apprentice or assistant An unknown maker Other

Name and qualifications of the person or organization responsible for the attribution Date of attribution or examination

Is a written attribution, certificate, or opinion available? Yes No

Has the attribution changed at any time? No Yes Unknown

If yes, describe every previous attribution and why it changed

Is the instrument recorded in a recognized maker’s archive, register, catalogue, database, or reference publication? Yes No Unknown

If yes, provide the complete reference

Date, Period, Style, and Rarity

Exact or approximate date of manufacture Historical period Design, pattern, school, or regional style Edition or production number Total number believed to have been produced Number of known surviving examples Known comparable instruments

List comparable examples held by museums, institutions, makers, performers, published collections, auction houses, or recognized private collections.

List comparable examples held by museums, institutions, makers, performers, published collections, auction houses, or recognized private collections. Describe the instrument’s rarity and significance

Materials and Construction

Secondary materials Materials used for fittings, keys, valves, hardware, decoration, and internal components Colour and appearance of the finish Decorative materials or inlays Describe all carving, purfling, marquetry, engraving, painting, gilding, inlay, ornamentation, and decorative details

Are the materials and construction consistent with the stated maker and period? Yes No Unsure

If no or unsure, explain

Measurements and Weight

Overall length Body length Body width Body depth Height Diameter, if applicable Scale length or vibrating string length Neck length Bell diameter, if applicable Bore dimensions, if applicable Keyboard width, if applicable Weight

Unit of measurement Millimetres Centimetres Metres Inches Feet Grams Kilograms Ounces Pounds

Are the measurements exact or approximate? Exact Approximate

Are the measurements consistent with the stated model, pattern, period, and maker? Yes No Unsure

If no or unsure, explain

Labels, Marks, Numbers, and Inscriptions

Is an original label present? Yes No Possibly Unknown

Exact wording of the label Language of the label Date shown on the label Location of the label

Is a signature present? Yes No Possibly Unknown

Exact wording and location of the signature

Is a serial number present? Yes No Unknown

Serial number and location Transcribe every label, mark, number, inscription, dedication, and handwritten notation

Are any labels, serial numbers, marks, or inscriptions damaged, altered, obscured, replaced, or missing? No Yes Unsure

If yes or unsure, explain

Have the serial number and identifying marks been verified against maker or manufacturer records? Yes No Records unavailable Unknown

If yes, provide the results

Bowed String Instrument Details

Complete this section for violins, violas, cellos, double basses, viols, and related instruments. Type of bowed string instrument

Complete this section for violins, violas, cellos, double basses, viols, and related instruments.

Number of strings Body outline or model Top material Back material

Is the back: One piece Two pieces Multiple pieces Unknown

Rib material Neck material Scroll and pegbox description Fingerboard material Pegs Tailpiece Chinrest, if applicable Endpin, if applicable Bridge Bass bar Soundpost

Purfling Inlaid Painted Combination None Unknown

F-hole or sound-hole description Varnish colour, texture, and condition Arching and edgework description Interior blocks and linings

Is the neck original? Yes No Possibly Unknown

Has the neck been grafted, reset, lengthened, shortened, or otherwise altered? No Yes Unknown

Is a bow included? Yes No

If a bow is included, provide:

Include bow maker, attribution, country and date, stick/frog/button/mounting materials, length, weight, brand/stamp/serial number, condition, repairs or alterations, and certificate or documentation.

Additional bowed-string details

Guitars and Other Plucked or Fretted Instruments

Complete this section for guitars, basses, mandolins, banjos, lutes, harps, zithers, and related instruments. Specific instrument type

Complete this section for guitars, basses, mandolins, banjos, lutes, harps, zithers, and related instruments.

Body style or shape

Acoustic, electric, or electro-acoustic Acoustic Electric Electro-acoustic Other

Solid, hollow, or semi-hollow body Solid Hollow Semi-hollow Other Not applicable

Top material Back material Side material Neck material Fingerboard material Bridge material Headstock style Scale length Number of strings Number of frets Fret material Nut material Tuning machines or pegs Pickguard Binding Rosette or sound-hole decoration Bracing type or pattern Original finish colour Current finish colour Pickup manufacturer and model Pickup serial numbers, dates, or codes Electronics and controls Potentiometer, transformer, speaker, or component codes Amplification system, if integral to the instrument

Are the pickups, electronics, controls, hardware, and finish original? Entirely original Mostly original Partially replaced Replaced Unknown

Additional guitar or plucked-instrument details

Keyboard Instrument Details

Complete this section for pianos, fortepianos, harpsichords, clavichords, organs, harmoniums, accordions, and related instruments. Specific keyboard instrument type

Complete this section for pianos, fortepianos, harpsichords, clavichords, organs, harmoniums, accordions, and related instruments.

Grand, upright, square, console, portable, or other form Number of keys Keyboard compass Number of manuals Pedals and pedal functions Action type Stringing arrangement Number of strings or choirs Soundboard material and condition Frame or plate material Pinblock condition Bridge condition Hammer condition Damper condition Key covering material Case material and finish Decorative marquetry, carving, painting, or gilding Maker’s name and serial number locations Patent or action numbers Date or production code Pitch standard, if known Most recent tuning date

Has the instrument been restrung? No Yes Unknown

Has the action been rebuilt, replaced, or significantly altered? No Yes Unknown

Has the soundboard, bridge, pinblock, frame, or case been repaired or replaced? No Yes Unknown

If yes, provide complete details For organs, describe:

Include number of ranks, number of stops, pipe materials, wind system, console, action type, and known alterations.

Additional keyboard-instrument details

Woodwind and Brass Instrument Details

Complete this section for flutes, clarinets, oboes, bassoons, saxophones, trumpets, horns, trombones, tubas, and related instruments. Specific instrument type

Complete this section for flutes, clarinets, oboes, bassoons, saxophones, trumpets, horns, trombones, tubas, and related instruments.

Key or nominal pitch Pitch standard Body material Bell material Keywork or valve material

Plating or finish Silver-plated Gold-plated Nickel-plated Lacquered Raw brass Painted Other Unknown

Bore type Cylindrical Conical Combination Unknown

Bore dimensions, if known Number and type of keys

Number and type of valves Piston Rotary Slide Other Not applicable

Bell diameter Bell engraving or inscription Mouthpiece or headjoint maker and model Barrel, neck, crook, leadpipe, or bocal details Pad, spring, cork, and keywork condition Valve, rotor, slide, and linkage condition

Are all sections and components original to the instrument? Yes No Unsure

If no or unsure, identify all replacements or mismatched components Additional woodwind or brass details

Percussion Instrument Details

Complete this section for drums, timpani, cymbals, gongs, mallet instruments, and related instruments. Specific percussion instrument type

Complete this section for drums, timpani, cymbals, gongs, mallet instruments, and related instruments.

Shell, body, bar, plate, or resonator material Diameter Depth Pitch or tuning range Number of drums, bars, plates, bells, or components Head or membrane material Hoops, rims, lugs, stands, pedals, and hardware Cymbal or gong alloy Hammering, lathing, casting, or production method Maker’s stamps, signatures, serial numbers, or production codes Original finish Current finish

Are the heads, hardware, stands, pedals, resonators, or mounts original? Yes No Partially Unknown

Additional percussion details

Electronic, Electro-Acoustic, and Mechanical Instrument Details

Complete this section for synthesizers, electronic keyboards, electric organs, electro-acoustic instruments, music boxes, player pianos, and mechanical instruments. Specific instrument type

Complete this section for synthesizers, electronic keyboards, electric organs, electro-acoustic instruments, music boxes, player pianos, and mechanical instruments.

Manufacturer Model Serial number Production date or date code Voltage and frequency requirements Original market or electrical standard Power supply

Sound-generation method Analogue Digital Electromechanical Sample-based Hybrid Mechanical Pneumatic Other

Keyboard, controller, or operating mechanism

Original electronic components present Yes No Partially Unknown

Known replaced electronic components Circuit-board numbers and revisions Firmware or operating-system version Memory, storage, cartridges, disks, rolls, cylinders, or media included Speakers or amplification system Mechanical movement or motor

Is the instrument operational? Fully operational Partially operational Not operational Operational status unknown

Known electrical, electronic, pneumatic, or mechanical faults

Has the instrument been modified, recapped, rewired, upgraded, or converted? No Yes Unknown

If yes, provide complete details Additional electronic or mechanical details

Originality and Components

Is the instrument believed to retain its original principal components? Yes No Mostly Unknown

Identify every component believed to be original Identify every component known or believed to have been replaced

Are any components from another instrument? No Yes Unsure

If yes or unsure, identify the components and their source

Has the instrument been assembled from parts of more than one instrument? No Yes Unsure

Are any reproduction, replica, aftermarket, or modern components present? No Yes Unsure

If yes or unsure, provide complete details

Is the finish original? Entirely original Mostly original Partially original Refinished Overcoated Retouched Unknown

Has the instrument been converted from its original configuration or intended use? No Yes Unsure

If yes or unsure, explain

Are all detachable components present? Yes No Unsure

If no or unsure, identify all missing components

Functional Condition, Playability, and Sound

Current functional condition Fully functional Functional with minor issues Partially functional Not functional Functionality unknown

Is the instrument currently playable? Yes Yes, with limitations No Unknown Not applicable

When was the instrument last played or operated? Who last played, operated, adjusted, or evaluated it? Describe its tonal characteristics, responsiveness, projection, balance, sustain, resonance, and playing qualities, if known

Does the instrument maintain tuning? Yes No Partially Unknown Not applicable

Are there any buzzing, rattling, sticking, leaking, electrical, mechanical, action, intonation, tuning, or response issues? No Yes Unsure

If yes or unsure, provide complete details

Has the instrument’s sound or performance changed while in your ownership? No Yes Unsure

If yes or unsure, explain

Is a recent playing, tonal, tuning, or technical assessment available? Yes No

Name and qualifications of the person who conducted the assessment Date and results of the assessment

Cases, Bows, Accessories, and Related Items

Is an original case included? Yes No Unknown

Case maker, date, materials, dimensions, markings, and condition Additional cases included Bows included Mouthpieces included Headjoints, barrels, bocals, necks, crooks, bells, or leadpipes included Pedals, stands, benches, stools, racks, or mounts included Covers, bags, straps, or supports included Strings, reeds, drumheads, mallets, beaters, or other consumable items included Tools, tuning devices, keys, maintenance equipment, or spare parts included Electronic power supplies, cables, cartridges, cards, disks, media, or controllers included Instruction manuals, catalogues, price lists, or promotional materials included Certificates, awards, presentation boxes, or commemorative materials included

Are the included accessories original to the instrument? Yes No Some are original Unknown

List and describe every item included in the proposed sale

Provenance and Ownership History

Provide the fullest possible ownership history, beginning with the original purchaser or earliest known owner and continuing to the present owner. Original purchaser or earliest known owner Date of original purchase or earliest known ownership Place of original purchase Dealer, maker, workshop, or source

Was the instrument commissioned? Yes No Unknown

If commissioned, provide:

Include the commissioner’s name, date of commission, purpose, maker or workshop, original price, and supporting documentation.

Complete ownership history

For each owner or custodian, provide full name, city and country, date acquired, date transferred, method of acquisition, seller or source, and supporting documentation.

Has the instrument remained in the same family, orchestra, conservatory, institution, or collection for an extended period? Yes No Unknown

If yes, provide the name and relevant dates

Has the instrument been owned or used by a notable musician, composer, conductor, performer, band, orchestra, studio, institution, or historical person? Yes No Unknown

If yes, provide complete details and documentation

Are there any gaps in the known ownership history? No Yes Unknown

If yes or unknown, identify and explain the gaps

Has the instrument previously been offered for sale? Yes No Unknown

If yes, provide:

Performance, Recording, and Notable Association

Has the instrument been used in a public performance? Yes No Unknown

If yes, provide:

Provide the requested performer, venue or recording, dates, titles, catalogue/track details, and supporting documentation.

Has the instrument been used in a recording? Yes No Unknown

If yes, provide:

Provide the requested performer, venue or recording, dates, titles, catalogue/track details, and supporting documentation.

Has the instrument appeared in a film, television production, music video, theatrical production, broadcast, or photograph? Yes No Unknown

If yes, provide complete details

Was the instrument used during a historically significant performance, recording, tour, event, or period? Yes No Unknown

If yes, explain its significance

Is there photographic, film, audio, documentary, written, or archival evidence connecting the instrument to the stated performer or event? Yes No Unknown

Describe all available evidence

Provenance Documentation

Describe each available document Name shown on the earliest documentation Date of the earliest documentation

Are the maker, model, serial number, measurements, photographs, and descriptions consistent across the documentation? Yes No Unsure

If no or unsure, explain every difference

Are original documents available, or only copies? Original documents Copies Both originals and copies No documents

May the provenance documents be reviewed confidentially? Yes No Only with prior approval

Publication and Exhibition History

Has the instrument been published? Yes No Unknown

If yes, provide:

Has the instrument been exhibited? Yes No Unknown

If yes, provide:

Has the instrument been loaned to a museum, orchestra, conservatory, performer, recording studio, or institution? Yes No Unknown

If yes, provide the recipient, dates, purpose, and supporting records

Has the instrument appeared in an auction catalogue, collection catalogue, documentary, book, article, database, website, or other public source? Yes No Unknown

Provide links or references where available

Condition

Overall cosmetic condition Exceptional Excellent Very good Good Fair Poor Incomplete Condition unknown

Overall structural condition Excellent Stable Stable with concerns Unstable Unknown

Detailed condition report

Describe every crack, seam separation, dent, scratch, loss, repair, replacement, alteration, worn component, unstable area, electrical fault, mechanical fault, and cosmetic issue.

Are any pieces or components detached? Yes No

Are detached original components included? Yes No Not applicable

Has the condition changed while in your ownership? No Yes Unsure

If yes or unsure, explain

Repairs, Restoration, and Alterations

Has the instrument ever been repaired, restored, rebuilt, refinished, retouched, converted, modified, or altered? No Yes Unknown

If yes, identify every known repair, restoration, modification, and alteration Name of repairer, restorer, luthier, technician, or firm Qualifications or professional affiliations Date of work Reason for work

Are invoices, photographs, or reports available? Yes No

Are replaced original components retained? Yes No Unknown Not applicable

Describe all materials added during repair or restoration

Has any identifying mark, label, serial number, signature, or inscription been altered or replaced? No Yes Unsure

If yes or unsure, explain completely

Authenticity, Certification, and Expert Examination

Has the instrument been physically examined by a recognized specialist? Yes No Unknown

Name and qualifications of the specialist Date of examination

Has the instrument been formally authenticated or certified? Yes No Unknown

Certificate issuer Certificate date Certificate number

Is the certificate original? Yes No Unknown

Does the certificate include photographs identifying this instrument? Yes No Unknown

Has dendrochronology been performed? Yes No Not applicable Unknown

If yes, provide:

Include testing specialist or laboratory, date, report number, results, and a copy of the report.

Has any other scientific or technical testing been performed? Yes No Unknown

If yes, provide:

Include testing specialist or laboratory, date, report number, results, and a copy of the report.

Are there any disputes, reservations, contradictory opinions, or authenticity concerns? No Yes Unsure

If yes or unsure, explain completely

Have any labels, marks, certificates, documents, or provenance claims been questioned? No Yes Unsure

If yes or unsure, explain completely

Legal Ownership and Regulatory Compliance

Do you confirm that you legally own the musical instrument or are legally authorized to act for its owner? Yes No

Is the instrument free of liens, loans, leases, security interests, competing claims, or other encumbrances? Yes No Unsure

Has the instrument ever been reported lost or stolen? No Yes Unsure

Has the instrument been checked against lost-or-stolen property, art, or musical-instrument databases? Yes No Unknown

If yes, identify the databases and provide the date and results

Has the instrument been checked against the Art Loss Register? Yes No Unknown

Is the instrument subject to any ownership dispute, inheritance dispute, restitution claim, government claim, institutional claim, or other legal claim? No Yes Unsure

If yes or unsure, explain fully

Are there any known restrictions on the ownership, possession, advertising, transfer, export, import, or sale of the instrument? No Yes Unsure

Was the instrument legally exported from every country in which it was previously located? Yes No Unsure

Are export licences available where required? Yes No Not applicable Unsure

Was the instrument legally imported into its current country? Yes No Unsure

Are import and customs documents available where required? Yes No Not applicable Unsure

If any regulated material is present or suspected, provide complete details

Is the instrument subject to CITES or any other wildlife-material restriction? No Yes Unsure

Are CITES permits, certificates, musical-instrument certificates, or exemptions available? Yes No Not applicable Unsure

Has the instrument been reviewed for compliance with applicable endangered-species, cultural-property, ownership, export, and import laws? Yes No Unsure

Name of the lawyer, specialist, institution, or organization that conducted the review Date of the review Please disclose every legal, ownership, regulatory, documentation, or protected-material concern

Sale Information

Asking price (including currency)

Does the asking price apply to: One musical instrument One instrument with accessories A matched pair A set or ensemble A group of instruments An entire collection Other

Are any components, cases, bows, accessories, documents, or related items excluded from the proposed sale? No Yes

If yes, identify every excluded item Estimated value, if known Who provided the estimate or valuation? Date of the estimate or valuation

Is a written appraisal or valuation available? Yes No

Has the asking price changed previously? No Yes

If yes, provide the previous price and date

Photographs, Recordings, and Supporting Materials

Photographs

Please provide clear, recent, unedited colour photographs, including complete front/back/side/top/bottom views; headstock, scroll, pegbox or upper section; neck and fingerboard; bridge, tailpiece, sound holes, soundboard/top, back and ribs/sides; keys, valves, action, pedals, controls or operating mechanism; bell, bore, mouthpiece, headjoint, bocal or neck where applicable; pickups, electronics, controls and hardware where applicable; safely visible interior; maker label/signature, serial/model/workshop/factory/patent/registration/production marks; every inscription, dedication, stamp, brand and inventory number; decorative carving, purfling, inlay, marquetry, engraving or gilding; all cracks, repairs, restorations, alterations, replaced components, wear, corrosion and finish loss; an indication of scale; every included case, bow, mouthpiece, stand, pedal, accessory, spare part or detachable component; original documents and certificates; and current overall condition.

Are all photographs recent and unedited? Yes No

If no, explain

Is an audio recording available? Yes No Not applicable

Is a video recording available? Yes No Not applicable

Recording date Name of the person playing or operating the instrument

Were the recordings altered, enhanced, equalized, processed, or edited? No Yes Unknown

If yes or unknown, explain Supporting documents

Upload relevant purchase invoices; maker/manufacturer and serial-number records; commission documents; dealer and auction records; provenance and collection inventories; orchestra/conservatory records; old photographs; performance programmes and concert posters; recording records and album credits; artist/maker correspondence; museum, exhibition and loan records; publication references; certificates of authenticity and expert opinions; dendrochronology/scientific-testing/technical-assessment/condition reports; repair and restoration records; appraisals or valuations; insurance records; export/import/customs/CITES documents; lost-or-stolen and Art Loss Register results; legal opinions; and other relevant documents.

Photograph, recording, or document notes

Identify each submitted item and explain any missing images, sensitive information, inconsistent details, conflicting opinions, or gaps.

Additional Information

Please provide any additional information that may assist in identifying, evaluating, researching, presenting, or understanding the musical instrument Please disclose any fact that a prospective purchaser would reasonably consider important Questions or special instructions

Declaration

By submitting this form, I confirm that:

I am the lawful owner of the item or am properly authorized to act for its lawful owner.
The information supplied is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
I have not knowingly omitted any material information.
I have disclosed all known provenance gaps, ownership questions, authenticity concerns, reproduction parts, alterations, repairs, restorations, condition issues, legal restrictions, hazardous materials, protected materials, intellectual-property concerns, and other relevant facts.
I understand that Orpheus Alerts does not authenticate, appraise, inspect, insure, store, possess, take custody of, buy, sell, broker, or guarantee items.
I understand that Orpheus Alerts does not guarantee the authenticity, manufacturer, model, age, rarity, production history, provenance, ownership, legality, condition, completeness, originality, value, availability, marketability, or suitability of any item.
I understand that Orpheus Alerts may decline to distribute an opportunity when the information, provenance, documentation, legal ownership, authenticity, safety, or condition is incomplete, uncertain, or unsuitable.
I understand that Orpheus Alerts and its owner, Orpheus Intelligence Labs Inc., are not involved in any transaction. Orpheus Alerts’ sole role is to notify paying subscribers of opportunities that may match the criteria they have provided.
I understand that Orpheus Alerts does not represent the owner, seller, purchaser, or any other party.
I understand that any interested subscriber must communicate directly with the owner or the owner’s authorized representative.
I understand that all parties are responsible for conducting their own legal, provenance, authenticity, originality, condition, safety, sanctions, and financial due diligence.
I understand that submission of this form does not guarantee that Orpheus Alerts will distribute an opportunity notification.
I authorize Orpheus Alerts to review the submitted information, photographs, and documents for the purpose of deciding whether to notify potentially interested paying subscribers.
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