Wind Instruments: Buyback

March 8, 2025
Brand
CALICCHIO 1993 Model 1-S/7 SP B♭ Trumpet
Purchase Price
300,000 yen
Representative’s Comment
“This trumpet was originally sold at our store over 10 years ago. The owner had it re-plated after purchase and took great care of it, so we expressed our deep gratitude that they chose to bring it back to us. We recognized the instrument’s increasing rarity and excellent condition, and repurchased it at a price significantly higher than the original sale price.”

April 12, 2025
Brand Purchased
INDERBINEN, 2000 Model, WOOD Flugelhorn
Purchase Price
400,000 yen
Staff Comment
“This is a model cherished by a popular jazz player who passed away at a young age. We were told that the previous owner was also an avid fan.It was clear they had cared for it deeply, as there were no major issues or accidents. Since this is a model without a lacquer finish, rust and discoloration had set in; however, we purchased it at the full appraised value without any deductions.”

November 19, 2024
Brand Purchased
YAMAHA YSS-82ZS Soprano Saxophone (Manufactured in 2000)
Purchase Price
200,000 yen
Staff Comment
“Although there were repairs to a cracked bell tip and some scratches, there were no major issues, and it was in player’s condition.Since the seller was aspiring to become a professional player, I advised them not to make a snap decision but to carefully consider whether this instrument would remain a necessary tool for their future. Ultimately, they decided to entrust the sale to our store.”

June 10, 2023
Brand
MURAMATSU 2011 SR MODEL Ring Key Flute
Purchase Price
440,000 yen
Staff Comment
“When the customer first acquired this flute, they were captivated by its rich, resonant tone, but as they grew older, playing it became a bit of a struggle.The owner consulted with us, expressing a desire to trade it in for a handmade flute from our inventory that possessed the exact opposite characteristics. We accepted the trade-in at a price 10% higher than our standard buyback rate.”

September 5, 2024
Brand
Vincent Bach, 1989 model, 180ML37 SP B♭ Trumpet
Purchase Price
165,000 yen
Staff Comment
“The client purchased this instrument over 30 years ago with their first bonus. Shortly after, they were transferred for work and stopped playing; after getting married, it was left at their parents’ home.Now, with retirement approaching, they decided to take up playing again and dug out the trumpet, but found it surprisingly difficult to play… They consulted us, asking if there was any other instrument they might be able to play. We directed them to the floor that handles acoustic guitars (Advance Guitars), which they had mentioned as a potential instrument they’d like to try. They took the guitar home with a 10% trade-in bonus, requiring no additional payment.”

May 4, 2025
Brand Purchased
Selmer Paris 1990 SERIE II Alto Saxophone
Purchase Price
250,000 yen
Representative’s Comment
“The customer mentioned that they had bought it new and used it for only a few years! However, in reality, it had scratches and peeling paint commensurate with its age, as well as pad deterioration due to long-term use.It seemed they had confused this instrument with another one they owned, but I didn’t dwell on that point; instead, I carefully inspected the instrument’s condition and provided the best possible appraisal. Our offer appeared to be more favorable than those from other stores, and the client was satisfied with it.”

February 23, 2025
Brand Purchased
Vincent Bach 2017 Model 42BO GB Trombone
Purchase Price
170,000 yen
Staff Comment
“A mother and her daughter came to the store together. The daughter played the trombone in her middle and high school marching bands.After graduating, she stopped playing and the instrument had been stored away, but since she was getting married, they were sorting through belongings at her parents’ home. The trombone was apparently a gift from her parents to celebrate her high school entrance, and while the daughter had been hesitant to part with it, her mother seemed to have encouraged her. She said, ‘It’s better if someone else uses it, and you’ll need it someday too.’”

December 23, 2024
Brand Purchased
Buffet Crampon, manufactured in 1988, R13 B♭ Clarinet
Purchase Price
110,000 yen
Agent’s Comment
“The client played in the wind ensemble during middle and high school.It seemed she had been deeply dedicated to performing in the university orchestra. After getting married, she drifted away from the clarinet and reportedly rarely even opened the case. She consulted us hoping the proceeds would help fund a retirement gift for her husband. She was very disappointed after being told elsewhere that such an old clarinet wouldn’t fetch any value, but she was delighted to hear we could offer a price!”

Ms. N, Tokyo
“I used it as my main instrument for over 20 years. I was particularly attached to it because we’d been through so many performances together, but after I got a new partner a few years ago, I had fewer opportunities to play it, and that bothered me. Due to the nature of my work, I often performed outdoors, so it had quite a few scratches and some peeling paint. However, when I heard that they would thoroughly service it before passing it on to the next player, I was able to let it go with peace of mind.”
Item Purchased
French Horn
Purchase Price
190,000 yen

Mr. Y, Aichi Prefecture
“During my student days, I poured so much passion into the oboe that my life revolved around playing it, but after graduation, my circumstances changed drastically, and I drifted away from performing.Whenever I opened the case from time to time, the passion I felt back then would come flooding back, but at the same time, it became painful to keep it stored away unused, so I decided to consult with you this time. As I talked about the teacher who chose this instrument for me and the moving moments I experienced at concerts, tears welled up in my eyes without me realizing it, but seeing the staff listening and nodding gently, I was able to make the decision to let it go.”
Item Purchased
Oboe
Purchase Price
200,000 yen

Mr. O, Miyagi Prefecture
“I bought a trumpet—an instrument I’d always wanted to try—at Okubo Gakki. I enjoyed it even more than my main instrument, the bass, and got so hooked that I practiced every day. However, my bass—the instrument I rely on most—developed a major problem that required significant repair costs. I had mixed feelings about consulting the store that helped me with the purchase, but the staff were very accommodating. They listened carefully to my situation. So, the next time I buy a trumpet, I’d like to do business with them again.”
Item Purchased
Trumpet
Purchase Price
230,000 yen

Mr. M, Kanagawa Prefecture
“It was part of my father’s estate. Someone in the music industry whom I know well recommended this place to me, saying, ‘There are lots of buyback shops out there, but I think this one (Okubo Gakki) will recognize its true value the best.’As soon as the staff member opened the case and gave it a few taps, they asked, ‘Excuse me, but are you a player?’ That’s when I was convinced they had genuine expertise. When I revealed that my father had been a professional musician for many years, I learned that he had actually visited this shop several times during his lifetime. I’m so glad I chose to sell it here.”
Item Purchased
Tenor Saxophone
Purchase Price
1,300,000 yen

Vincent Bach B♭ Trumpet 180ML37 SP (2012)
Purchase Price
180,000 yen

YAMAHA B♭ Trumpet YTR-9335VS, Manufactured in 2017
Buyback Price
195,000 yen

S.E. Shires B♭ Trumpet CVLA-ML, manufactured in 2022
Purchase Price
245,000 yen

Van Laar B♭ Trumpet Chuck Findley, manufactured in 2021
Purchase Price
300,000 yen

Selmer Paris (Selmer/Fraser) Alto Saxophone SERIE II, Manufactured in 1993
Purchase Price
300,000 yen

Selmer Paris (Selmer/Fraser) Soprano Saxophone MARK VI, manufactured in 1967
Purchase Price
450,000 yen

A. Selmer (Selmer/Amesel) Tenor Saxophone MARK VI (A. Selmer) Manufactured in 1957
Purchase Price
1,300,000 yen

Yanagisawa Soprano Saxophone SC-WO37, Manufactured in 2019
Purchase Price
450,000 yen

Vincent Bach Tenor Bass Trombone A47XPS, manufactured in 2022
Purchase Price
350,000 yen

KING Tenor Trombone 3B PLS Sterling Silver, Manufactured in 2020
Purchase Price
240,000 yen

YAMAHA Bass Trombone YBL-835G, manufactured in 2024
Purchase Price
260,000 yen

Michael Rath Alto Trombone 750N, Manufactured in 2010
Purchase Price
250,000 yen

Alexander Full Double Horn 103MB Neunecker Pipe, manufactured in 1990
Purchase Price
510,000 yen

W. Mönnig Full Double Horn 834/5 SP, manufactured in the 1980s
Purchase Price
200,000 yen

Hans Hoyer Full Double Horn 6801GAL, manufactured in 2023
Purchase Price
390,000 yen