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We are currently migrating the site to a new web host with a different server technology. Some of the annotated references are outdated they are temprarily uncategorized until we transfer the information to a new database system.

The searchable Q&A is stil useful as a reference, but is no longer being updated. Instead we refer you to the forums at our sister site Mewzik.com.

About Oriscus MII

Keeping it real.

Oriscus MII is here to help you find all manner of information about musical instruments. This is not a big corporate site. Oriscus is run by real people who care about your musical instrument story.  There are four core areas of this site:

1. Finding your own answers. Annotated web portals are sorted by subject areas in the menu to the left of this page. Each of these resources has been individually examined by us and been determined to have sufficient useful content to be included here. This is not an automated process, but a reflection of careful consideration by experts.

2. Specialized original content, especially our essays on buying, selling, identifying musical instruments.

3. Ask the Organologist. Oriscus is managed by a qualified academic expert on organology (the study of all musical instruments). In addition, we have a network of volunteer experts in certain specialties. We are available to answer your questions on nearly any aspect of musical instruments, except valuation.

4. Products and services. Oriscus offers selected books and reference services through Amazon, Orion, and Bluebook affiliations. While we do receive a small percentage of sales through our links to these resources, they are carefully selected to provide good, relevant value to our users.

Why you should not buy a cheap musical instrument online

Resources for Identifying and Appraising Violin Family Instruments Good basic information and advice. Please read this before asking us about your violin.

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The Tromba Marina: A Study in Organology
by Dwight Newton

A bowed monochord with a mysterious trembling bridge, played entirely in harmonics, and echoing with sympathetic strings. Go figure.

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