Vintage Couesnon Flugelhorn (circa 1945)
Item History & Price
This is a rare Couesnon Bb flugelhorn manufactured on Rue Lafayette, Paris France in 1945. Although many Couesnon instruments during this period were absent serial numbers, the date of manufacture was denoted by two digits within the "pineapple/grenade" engraved on the bell (see photo).
I purchased this horn in 2007 and sent it to Rich Ita's Brass Instrument Workshop near Atlanta for inspection and refurbishment as needed. Rich recommended a "complete valve refit to like... new tolerances" to restore the horn's compression. Other than the valve work, Rich recommended I leave this instrument as original as possible. A copy of the Brass Instrument Workshop's invoice, detailing Rich's work, is included in the photographs.
In addition to the statement of condition in the upper portion of this listing, I would add that this Flugelhorn plays very nicely with the characteristic mellowness that Couesnon has become known for.
This sale includes an original Couesnon flugelhorn mouthpiece, an anti-tarnish bag, and a foam fitted PRO TEC Flugelhorn Travel Case.
The original vintage case that accompanied this instrument is also available, as a separate listing, elsewhere on eBay. (search "Vintage Couesnon Flugelhorn Case").
I purchased this horn in 2007 and sent it to Rich Ita's Brass Instrument Workshop near Atlanta for inspection and refurbishment as needed. Rich recommended a "complete valve refit to like... new tolerances" to restore the horn's compression. Other than the valve work, Rich recommended I leave this instrument as original as possible. A copy of the Brass Instrument Workshop's invoice, detailing Rich's work, is included in the photographs.
In addition to the statement of condition in the upper portion of this listing, I would add that this Flugelhorn plays very nicely with the characteristic mellowness that Couesnon has become known for.
This sale includes an original Couesnon flugelhorn mouthpiece, an anti-tarnish bag, and a foam fitted PRO TEC Flugelhorn Travel Case.
The original vintage case that accompanied this instrument is also available, as a separate listing, elsewhere on eBay. (search "Vintage Couesnon Flugelhorn Case").
