Couesnon flugelhorns - No manufacture parts

Rhondo

Hi Folks

I’ve been told there are no manufacture parts for Couesnon flugelhorns… Not surprising since the company is out of business.

To what extent can these horns be fixed?

CaptPat · Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:06 am Post subject:

I suspect it depends on the extent/type of damage, the skill of the repair person, and the depth of one's wallet. Outlining your specific concern(s) would help to get a more specific answer.

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Rhondo · Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2024 12:10 pm Post subject:

Just got a 1970 vintage Monopole last week. Actually appears to be in excellent condition, and sounds great.

I think I’m just being a little paranoid because they’re not being made anymore and there aren’t many out there for parts.

Should be fine if I maintain it and guard it with my life. : )

nieuwguyski · Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2024 4:19 pm Post subject:

You're in the same boat as anyone who plays a vintage (or even not-so-vintage) "orphan" horn. As pointed out, parts can be scavenged, adapted, or fabricated. I have two flugelhorns; both are older, orphan instruments. I look after them as the valuable tools they are, but no instrument is worth your life.
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Rhondo · Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2024 4:26 pm Post subject:

It’s just a figure of speech… Not meant literally.

Man Of Constant Sorrow · Veteran Member Joined: 25 Jun 2023 Posts: 473

I have owned TWO; one, being the vaunted Monopole Conservatoire model.
Am guessing (?) about at least 25-yrs total ownership.
Both, since sold. (Intonation issues drove me to drinking).
Never ONCE had to seek out a part.

Enjoyed the almost intoxicating, warm, sonorous, "organic", "fluffy", nasal, breathey, tone.

Replaced by a mint Bach Model-182, and a museum quality pre-War F. Besson (Paris).
Ii believe these unique horns have made me a better Flugelhorn player.
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