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Classic french ANTOINE COURTOIS PARIS brevete model flugelhorn

Estimated price for orientation: 750 $

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Description
Brand: Courtois Items Included: Case, Mouthpiece
Finish: Silver-Plated Skill Level: Professional
MPN: 3489 Model: Brevete
Bell Material: Brass Country/Region of Manufacture: France


 Here is a classic french ANTOINE COURTOIS PARIS brevete model flugelhorn. This horn is silverplated and in good condition. Serial number is 3489, so it was manufactured probably in the late fifties or early 60ies  (hard to determine, there are no serial number records available. The factory in 8 Rue De Nancy, Paris was officially only maintained until 1958).
 ANTOINE COURTOIS is among France's oldest and biggest brass instrument brands (their history goes back to 1850).
This vintage brevete model was the top of the professional Courtois line from the 20ies to the 70ies of the last century - the choice of many famous players. Maynard Ferguson used to play exactly this model before he was endorsed by Holton in the 70ies. A.COURTOIS PARIS and the valves are numbered .Valve Bore size is .410 of an inch (10.5mm), the bell diameter is 6.1 inches (155mm).
The valves are smooth and fast with good compression. All slides and screws are free.  The brass alloy of this vintage horn is still of superior quality .Silverplating is 95 percent .
Carefully look at the photos. There are few dents, but some minor dings and scratches on the surface from normal use.
 The case is Vincent Bach in good condition, but it smells a bit musty after all those years.Mouthpiece included.Good luck!