Orsi Instrument Company

Last updated
Orsi Srl
Type Private
Founded1836 (1836)
FounderRomeo Orsi
Headquarters,
Italy
Area served
Worldwide
Website orsi-wind-instruments.it

Orsi Instrument Company, sometimes called Orsi Instruments or commonly just Orsi, is an Italian manufacturer of musical instruments, especially brass instruments. Its traditional logo is a galloping horse.

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History

Professor Romeo Orsi joined Paolo Maino's factory and founded the Maino & Orsi company. They have been producing musical instruments since 1836. The factory is currently based in Tradate, Italy.

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