Couesnon Monopole F/G Trumpet. (Piccolo) 1960’s Vintage, Rare, Collectors
Rare, Collectors: Couesnon Trumpet in F/G. Letter N on the 2. Valve right side, as well as Crest and Conservatoire Paris on the left side. Letter B on lead-pipe receiver. The instrument feels and sounds typically French-styled. There is undoubtedly reach into the classic Maurice Andre / Selmer sound and style. Within its context, the instrument bore is unusually/ interestingly large at 11.56 mm (0.455), which I measured at the first valve pipe. Bell diameter is 120 mm (4.724 inches). I find it warm, open and forgiving. I have never spotted evidence of any previous repair on this instrument. The lacquer sparkles and tiny blemishes are hard to spot. Please zoom in on the area of the leadpipe in line with 2. Valve, to see light surface scuff in the lacquer here. I don’t want to buff it too vigorously. The valves are quite pristine and glide beautifully. This instrument is a tribute to great master-craftsmen of its time. Devotees will know that Couesnon serial number records were lost in a fire, (two, in fact), and so the serial number 37495 confirms little. The last digit is not penned in, but this confirms that it is a 1960s vintage. Four other mouthpieces will also be supplied, that I have found to work well on the instrument. They have been altered in a way that they can only be fitted to this instrument. Their outer shanks have been specially milled to take the place of the removable/ tunable lead-pipe receiver; consequently, bypassing the need to use cornet shanks. I found this innovation to be very successful. These pieces are as follows. Jupiter 10 ½ C. Engineered and nickel-plated identical copy of the Amati 7EW that I use on my YTR 9830 (My favorite). Please note that the Instrument is in South Africa. Small shifts I will absorb. USA CANADA MEXICO – 211 USD. Europe/ UK/ Middle East – 147 GBP or 162 EUR. Sub Saharan Africa – 2245 SA Rand. Rest of world 237 USD. Arrival in country of destination should not exceed 4 days. Reference will be supplied. Please do not hesitate to ask any questions. I hope that this special and rare trumpet continues to pass through hands of those who admire it as I have. The item “Couesnon Monopole F/G Trumpet. (Piccolo) 1960’s Vintage, Rare, Collectors” is in sale since Monday, August 17, 2020. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Brass\Trumpets”. The seller is “grey6b4″ and is located in Port Elizabeth. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Key: F/G
- Bell Diameter: 120mm
- Country/Region of Manufacture: France
- Valve Material: Nickel Plated
- Valves Type: Piston
- Bell Material: Brass
- Type: Piccolo
- Color: Gold
- MPN: Does Not Apply
- Finish Material: Lacquered Brass
- Bore Size: 11,56
- Brand: Couesnon
- Skill Level: Professional
- Leadpipe Material: Brass