Its a Smokey Euro Jazz Horn (Circa 1964)Excellent soun. GR /Melk Flugelhorn Leadpipes will also fit Olds Clark Terry Model Flugelhorns and Blessing Artist Models. From The HornTraders Quiver Couesnon STAR Flugelhorn SN/ 73353 Stamped with a 'N' on the 2nd valve. Couesnon Flugelhorn Gold Plated with hard case / mouthpieces from Japan Rare. or Best Offer +C 175.45 shipping estimate. Case is in good condition, but some sponge padding has dried out. Couesnon Star Paris Flugelhorn Gold & Silver Plated w/ Hard Case Mouthpiece. Used Couesnon Paris Bb Trumpet - 521XX Made in the 1950s Bell: 4.5' Lacquer (has been stripped) Mouthpiece: Couesnon Case: Selmer From Couesons 1960 catalog: 'For years, the immense Couesnon factories in Paris, France, have been manufacturing brass instruments, famous throughout the world for their matchless tone and technical perfection. Instrument is used, but in excellent condition. Has original documentation and signature of maker. This measurement does not include the tuning nib on the receiver end of the pipe. Couesnon Flugelhorn Original Mouthpiece & Case + 2 extra mouthpieces + More. Many manufacturers have tried to reproduce the sound and playability of the Couesnon, but with little success. Some of the greatest Jazz musicians in the world played Couesnon flugelhorns, especially in the 60's and 70's. Please contact us when ordering.Īs Couesnon leadpipes vary in length, please measure the ENGAGEMENT of the leadpipe into your horn when placing your order. Any Jazz trumpeter will tell you, get a vintage Couesnon flugelhorn.
These can be cut to match your existing pipe. Our Standard "In Stock" pipes have 4 7/8" of engagement into the horn. All aspects of the Couesnon Flugel were improved. Play testing this leadpipe showed immediate improvement in soft attacks and intonation. It will not accept straight "French" tapered shanks. This leadpipe accepts any standard GR taper flugelhorn mouthpiece. The GR / Melk Couesnon Flugelhorn Leadpipe. Gary Radtke and Charlie Melk have worked together to develop a solution. Problems range from mouthpieces not fitting correctly, to inaccurate attacks and questionable intonation. Unfortunately the most common problem with these horns is with the leadpipe. It has that classic Couesnon inspired flugelhorn sound with the playability and intonation of a modern Yamaha.
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Home > Mouthpiece Components > Flugelhorn LeadpipesĬouesnon Flugelhorns are some of the most sought after flugels because of their characteristic sound and response. 'I've owned several vintage Couesnon flugels and a Kanstul 1525 and the new ACB flugel more than holds its own with the very best pro horns that cost 6X as much. Vintage Couesnon Monopole Paris Bb Flugelhorn - Excellent Original Condition.