![]() ![]() It is suggested that the “Z” on the valve casing/lead pipe were specific to a model/bore size, unfortunately because of a fire at the Couesnon factory all of that information including serial numbers/years of manufacturing were lost. There is also “UZ” engraved on the lead pipe receiver. There is a “Z” engraved on the second valve casing below the second valve tuning slide. There is no serial number engraved on the flugelhorn that we could find. The bell does have a very minor wave to it and there is light evidence of bell dent removal. Please note there is a dent in the body just up from the water key and a couple of very minor dents in the body and the bell. The brace from the third valve tuning slide to the bottom of the body looks to be a replacement as it is not a “duck foot” brace, as is the pinky hook brace. There is some typical player wear scratching through the bell and the bow. There are a couple of player wear touch spots on the tubing leaving the third valve and the lead pipe from the pinky and the thumb. ![]() ![]() It has 95%+ of the lacquer remaining on the horn. This vintage Couesnon 3 valve flugelhorn is in very good condition. ![]()
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