Couesnon N85 3 Valve Eb Bell Front Alto Horn Serial #48929

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Great little vintage horn!

Description

This Couesnon N85 3 valve Eb bell front alto horn is in good condition with 50-55% of the lacquered finish remaining. There are some dents and dings throughout the instrument.  The most noticeable are in the bottom half of the horn.  There are multiple re-solders that need to be done to stabilize the horn. Please see pictures. The serial number is “48929”. The engraving on the bell reads “Couesnon Paris Made in France”. Engraved on the mouthpiece receiver is “N85” and “U”. No mouthpiece is included. It comes in an older used condition case. This alto horn plays with a nice dark open tone. It has a really beautiful sound and the valves are nice and smooth.

Additional Information:
Instrument Condition: The overall physical condition of this used instrument is good.
Playing Condition: This instrument is currently in good playing condition.
The Finish: It has approximately 50- 55% of the lacquered finish.
Player Wear: Medium general wear (visible lacquer or surface scratches and/or evidence of dent removal/repair).
Valve Condition: All the valves are in good working condition and all except the second valve tuning slide are stuck.
Lead Pipe Condition: Light general wear (possible surface scratches and/or minor dents/dings).
Outside Body Bow Condition: Light general wear (possible surface scratches and/or minor dents/dings).
The Bell: Minor dents and dings and minor bell edge damage.
The Bottom Bow: Medium general wear (visible lacquer or surface scratches and/or evidence of dent removal/repair).
Bell Diameter Approximately: 7 5/8 inches.
The Mouthpiece: No mouthpiece is included, or other accessories.
The Case: Older used condition (still usable but significant signs of physical wear).
Engraving: Couesnon Paris Made in France (above the serial number on the bell) N85 (on the mouthpiece receiver) U (on the mouthpiece receiver opposite of N85).
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Additional information

Weight 20 lbs
Dimensions 29 × 17 × 11 in