Corno da caccia, cimbasso, basset horn, oboe musette, contrabass flute, and more. Driven by the needs of a concert—and partly on impulse because of their rarity!!
Regardless of the reason for the purchase, it seems that many specialized wind instruments with limited uses often end up sitting in their cases, unopened, or becoming part of the room’s decor once their purpose is served and the initial enthusiasm fades.
“I don’t plan on using it in the future, and it’s just not getting played enough.
I’m a little sad to let it go, but I’ll part with it!!”
But I have a lingering worry...
“It was pretty hard to find this instrument when I bought it because there are so few in circulation, but
if demand is low, maybe it’ll be even harder to sell…”
Don’t worry!! Leave it all to Okubo Gakki.
Okubo Gakki has a proven track record of buying all kinds of wind instruments for cash.
With our strong online presence—including a website that boasts an overwhelming number of visitors—and our unique customer network cultivated over many years as a specialty wind instrument store, we’re ready to buy even the most unusual wind instruments for cash.
In fact, the more unique the instrument, the more excited our appraisers get—which can lead to unexpectedly high offers. Please feel free to contact us first.
Priority Purchase Items
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| E♭/D-tube Trumpet | | F/G-tube Trumpet | | Piccolo Trumpet (General) | | Rotary Valves in General | | C and E♭ Tubes Cornet | | etc… | | |
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| Soprano Trombone | | Alto Trombone | | Bass Trumpet | | Double Bass Trombone | | German-style trumpet Trombones in General | | etc… | | |
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| Triple Horn | | Viennese Horn | | Wagner Tuba | | Descant Horn | | etc… | | |
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| F-tube tuba | | E-flat tuba | | etc… | | |
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| Cimbasso | | Corno da Caccia | | Brass Sousaphone | | Baritone horn | | etc… | | |
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| Sopranino Sax | | Bass Saxophone | | Baritone Sax | | etc… | | |
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| E-flat clarinet | | A clarinet | | Basset A | | Basset F | | Alto | | Bass | | Contra-alto | | Double Bass | | Ehler-style in general | | etc… | | |
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| Piccolo | | Alto | | Bass | | Contrabass | | etc… | | |
| Double Reed - DOUBLE REED | |
| Oboe Musette | | Viennese Oboe | | English Horn | | Oboe d'Amore | | Bass Oboe | | Contrabassoon | | etc… | | |
CAUTION!
Even major secondhand shops that buy musical instruments won’t deal with the specialized wind instruments listed above. You’ll end up with them asking, “A corno da… Gatcha… um, what’s that from Gatchaman?” (wry smile) It’s a waste of time.
If you browse auction sites, you’ll see many wind instruments listed, but most of them end without a single bid, let alone reaching the asking price. This is especially true for specialty wind instruments that are unlikely to find a buyer unless the timing is just right. No demand means no supply. Listing items on auction sites is nothing but a waste of time and effort.
If you want to sell your specialty wind instrument for the highest possible price in the shortest amount of time, leave it to Okubo Gakki, a specialist wind instrument buyer.
If you’re considering selling and would like a rough estimate, please contact us by phone or email and let us know the type of instrument you have, the manufacturer, the model name, how long ago you purchased it, and how long you’ve used it. Regarding the condition, please describe the appearance of the finish and plating; the operation of the pistons, rotaries, and individual tubes; and whether there are any dents or noticeable scratches. A description based on your own understanding is sufficient.
