Couesnon Monopole Star Flugelhorn

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Couesnon Monopole Conservatoire II tenor saxophoneCouesnon Flugelhorn For Sale
Vintage Couesnon Flugelhorn
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Origin: France
 Guide price: From £450 (get 'em while you can folks!)
 Weight: -
 Date of manufacture: 1960's
 Date reviewed: February 2007
An absolute all-around flugelhorn, suitable for every type of player and style of music. The F1 is the very first model made in the brass factories of Adams.413' bore,.45mm gauge red brass Bell with nickel silver bellflare. New w/ Adams gig bag. This vintage Monopole 'Star' Couesnon Silver plated Flugelhorn Model #7955 has the 'new bore 1932' of the Monopole Conservatoire' (model 141) thus different than the classic 'Monopole'. The models stamped 'Star Couesnon Paris' along with the serial number also on the bell that I've played have all had such a wonderful sound. You will enjoy the beautiful sound of this Couesnon Flugelhorn that Flugelhorn top music artists do so love and enjoy. Musical intrument for sale, Couesnon Monopole Flugelhorn - serial number 43077 Finish: 100% Silver (minimal. Americanlisted has classifieds in Unionville Center, Indiana for musical instraments. Guitars, drums, flutes, windwood, pianos and more.
A decent horn from a relatively obscure (to most) makerThe Monopole is a great trumpet for students wanting to get their hands on their own horn, or experienced players looking for a good vintage horn to add to their collection! The serial number on this one reads, 'X0875'. It features a warm mellow sound, a gold lacquer finish, and slick valves! The condition of this trumpet is good.
Couesnon - Monopole Star In Stock: Sam Ash Hollywood View All Items At This Location. The Monopole is a great trumpet for students wanting to get their hands on their own horn, or experienced players looking for a good vintage horn to add to their collection!
It's been a good year (so far) for unusual and delightful horns in the workshop - such as the Pierret alto, recently reviewed - so when this particular tenor found its way onto the workbench I was more than a little curious to see how it compared considering its pedigree was similar to that of the Pierret (i.e. French built, circa 1960).
It's perhaps understandable, inevitable even, that one would immediately draw a comparison with the Selmer MKVI - so let's see how the Couesnon fares. 
First up, it's worth discussing the pronunciation of the maker's name.
 It's not immediately obvious, and I freely admit to having pronounced it 'Kooosnon' in the past - but I'm reliably informed that the correct pronunciation is 'Kwennon'. If you want to add a hint of an accent you can also get away with 'Koowennon' - though it helps if you lose interest by the end of the word and mute the final 'n'.
 In terms of history, Couesnon are perhaps rather better known for their brasswinds - in particular their flugelhorns - and for the invention of a remarkable instrument known as the Couesnophone, nicknamed the 'Goofus'. It's essentially a harmonica.
 I recall seeing one of these things for the first time in a junk shop many years ago, and when I asked the owner what it was called he said 'Fred'. I suppose I had it coming..
 They were also responsible for the Saxie - a sort of basic 'novelty' sax, which, frankly, was about as nasty as it sounds.
 One might suppose that the company spanned the divide between the sublime and the ridiculous..which might tell you something about the Monopole II tenor.. 
The body is very well put together, with substantial straps and pillar bases. Some aspects of the design are quite simple - there's no detachable bell, for example; the thumb hook isn't adjustable and the bell brace mount on the body is quite small. In other aspects though it's quite fussy, what with the inverted double socket on the crook (as seen on the alto review) and the slightly delicate-looking bell key guards.
 Beware of loose crooks on these horns (not impossible to fix, but tricky and expensive), and in particular check for cracks around the locking screw mounts.
 The body also features rolled tone holes - which, save for a few adjacent to the odd dent, were level.
 The bell rim is folded; that's to say that, unlike most other horns where the rim is simply rolled, it extends about 8mm down the bell. This makes the rim quite sturdy - though the flipside to that is that if the horn takes a substantial whack to the rim it's quite a job to straighten it out again. 
The keywork too is quite sturdy - with perhaps the emphasis having been placed on functionality rather than style. It's what I would call 'blocky' in places, particularly the low C/Eb touchpieces, the side trills and the palm keys.
 In a similar fashion the octave key mechanism is quite basic. Proper point screws are used throughout, so taking up the inevitable wear in the action on a horn of this age won't be too much of a chore. 
 The most intriguing aspect of the action is the curious G# mechanism.
 This is a very unusual design - the lower half of which can be seen on the main picture, just above the bell brace. Note how the G# lever sits over the top of the key cup arm.
 Not that there's anything wrong with this design - in fact it works very well, and allows the G# cup spring to be set quite hard without making the touchpiece action overly heavy. A real boon for a sax with rolled tone holes.
 It's the articulation mechanism though that's the real point of interest. It's 'switchable' - you can choose to have the G# connected to the bell keys, or not. The chief advantage of this is that it helps to keep the Bb/B/C# action light and responsive - though at the cost of losing the ability, when playing bell notes, to leave your fingers where they are if you want to nip up to pop out a quick G#.
 The way in which it does this is via a sprung flip-up bar attached to the G# key arm. It works quite well, though it's obviously dreadfully complicated when compared to a similar mechanism found on some cheap horns (such as the Czech built Cortons and Lafleurs) that used a simple plate that slid out from under the G# touchpiece.
 Perhaps the biggest problem with selectable mechanisms like these is that there's a good chance that you'll forget how they're set - which could lead to some G#/C# related embarrassment on a gig.
 In my experience players usually end up leaving the things either permanently on or off. 
It's good though to see some thought applied to the action - even though it might have been better directed at, say, placing the front F key within easy reach of the forefinger (much tweaking is needed here to bring the touchpiece close enough to the B key to make it anywhere near usable at speed), and perhaps a more modern bell key spatula arrangement. 
In term of feel the action is remarkably light and swift under the fingers.
 My only stumbling blocks were the aforementioned front F key and the placement of the palm keys.
 These keys follow the functional pattern of the rest of the keywork, but I'm not so sure that this actually works that well - and I can envisage many players opting for palm key risers here, if only to make the feel more comfortable.
 The bell key spatulas, although basic, seemed to work fine - though much improvement was noted when the G# mechanism wasn't linked to it (as you'd expect).
 Similarly, the octave key worked fine - though with the touchpiece being a simple rectangular block it's rather less comfortable than those that allow you to slide to the right to operate the key. 
The Monopole II is an easy blow - quite free, but with just enough resistance to get your teeth into. The tone is surpassingly contemporary - but then its build date places it in that period when the shift was underway from the rounded tones of the pre-1950's horns to the edgier tones of the post 70's. As such it sits between the two camps and seems quite comfortable in either.
 It has a relatively focussed tone - there's isn't that sense of the sound being 'wide' like you'd find on a modern horn; this sax is a little more introspective, but by no means timid. 
The low notes at subtone are gloriously rich - and at full volume they're as crisp as you'd want them to be. As you rise up the scale the tone rounds out and warms up, leaving the top notes nicely rounded but with enough cut to make them useful if you wanted to push the horn somewhat.
 There's perhaps a touch of dullness about the low and mid D, but that's pretty common on a horn of this vintage - and something that can be lifted with a little time spent on your embouchure.
 I was particularly interested in the tuning as the horn's last owner had sold it on because of problems with the top D.
 The major cause of this turned out to be the lack of sufficient cork on the palm D foot, which allowed the key to open about twice the normal height - and palm key heights can be crucial when it comes to tuning.
 One new piece of cork later and all was well, with the tuning being even across the range. 
All in all I'd say this was a well-balanced horn tonewise and should appeal to vintage and modern fans alike, with its ability to span the divide to the player's preference.
 So how does it compare to the Selmer MKVI? Actually, I feel it compares better to the earlier Super and Balanced Action horns. These earlier Selmers have a more focussed, narrow tone - which lends these horns a more intimate feel. The Couesnon certainly fits within this category, but with an ability to extend a little further. In that sense it touches upon the sublime - though the fussy bell key guards and the curious G# key could perhaps border on the ridiculous.
 But, a decent action, a versatile tone and a touch of the unusual make this tenor a rare little beauty in terms of playability - and given the relative obscurity of the make and the correspondingly low price, a proper bargain for the discerning player.
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Alexander nr 90.
goldmessing (gold brass) and extra f pump 
black leather case 
It, along with a Walter Monig messing (brass) horn listed below, was taken between September 11, and September 13, 2002, in Rotterdam Zuid the Netherlands.
Contact Ans Dansen a.dansen@wxs.nl if you have any information that can help in the recovery of this horn. 
No picture available
Conn (Elkhart) 8D., SN H27597
Social security number of previous owner (Earl Saxton) engraved on bell brace (first three numbers: 573 XX XXXX). 
Was in Johnson case. 
Stolen in Charlotte, NC, July, 2002 while on Beauty and the Beast tour.
Contact Glen Swarts iamsolocor@msn.com or call 925-957-9628 if you have any information that can help in the recovery of this horn. 
No picture available
Conn (Elkhart) 8D., SN L37047
At the time it was taken, it was in a brown canvas shoulder bag case 
It, along with the Holton H77 below, was taken from an apartment in Skokie on Monday, July 08, 2002. A computer was also stolen.
Contact Peter Piorkowski Peter_Piorkowski@yahoo.com if you have any information that can help in the recovery of this horn. 
No picture available
Conn 8D, SN L82628.
In standard Conn hard case 
Stolen from my room in the barracks at Ft. Dix, NJ, bacdk in the late 70s. The horn was in pretty good shape, in a standard Conn hard case. Always wondered where it ended up.
Contact Tim Ross Timatollah@aol.com or call (717) 993-3748 if you have any information that can help in the recovery of this horn. 
No picture available
Conn 8D, M904X (the last digit is not legible)
Two leadpipes, one taped to the other with duct tape. 
It was in an old case with one of the support feet missing on the bottom of the case. This would cause the case to be very unstable when placed on the ground. 
Stolen from my house in Sunnyside (Queens) New York, (suburb of NYC), on August 22, 205. Also stolen was a King 2259 listed below. 
Contact Jess Harrison at 718-715-0428 or cell 347-387-8168 if you have any information that can help in the recovery of this horn. 
No picture available
Conn 8D., SN M56642
The horn is in very good condition, with very few dings and dents. 
Fixed bell. 
90% original lacquer. 
Taken without the case. 
It was stolen in Charlottesville, Virginia, on the weekend of 1-2 November, 2003. Because Charlottesville is a small town, the thieves might try to sell the instrument in Richmond, Virginia, or Washington, DC.
Contact Dwight Purvis dcp7s@virginia.edu or call the office phone at (434) 924-6881 or 924-3052, if you have any information that can help in the recovery of this horn. 
No picture available
Conn 8D., SN N21221
The valves were rebuilt by Walter Lawson 
Lacquer was stripped. 
The bell was left un-cut, and the original pipe was left on. 
On the valve spatulas were dimes dated 1901,1902 and 1903. 
The inside of the bell was spray lacquered. 
It was stolen in 1989 while the owner was student teaching in Mineola, NY.
Contact Eli Kronenberg SaabB49@aol.com or call at 917-670-8294 if you have any information that can help in the recovery of this horn. 
No picture available
Conn 8D., SN 623430
nickel French horn 
silver-plated F/B-flat (double) horn 
Horn was in a Pro-Tec horn case at time of theft 
Two mouthpieces were in the case: Holton Farkas MDC and Conn 7BW mouthpieces, a red & white stone line straight mute singed by Patrick Sheridan, an 'All State' pin from NY and a lot of music. 
Stolen out of the trunk of the owner's Toyota Camry on 13th Street near 5th Avenue in New York City, in February 2008.
Contact J. Trovillion at Silverhoss@aol.com or call 631-698-3824 if you have any information that can help in the recovery of this horn. 
No picture available
Conn (Elkhart) 8D., SN 711063
At the time it was taken, it was in a black Reunion Blues gig bag. 
Lawson and Giardinelli C-8 mouthpiece. 
90% original lacquer 
It was stolen from a student locker Sunday night, January 19, 2003, at the University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK.
Contact Dr. Eldon Matlick soonercor@yahoo.com if you have any information that can help in the recovery of this horn. 
No picture available
Conn 10D, SN 475771 (or possibly 475776)
Yellow brass 
Excellent condition - not unmarred, but no more blemishes than those resulting from normal wear and tear 
A minor crease on the bottom edge of the bell, no more than 4-5 inches long 
When it was taken it was in a basic black Conn hard case w/ primitive but effective nylon shoulder strap attached by hand w/ screws. There is a blotch on the side of the case of a different sheen, like glue residue or something, resembling where a logo emblem would typically be attached but is no longer there. 
Also in the case were 3 raw brass custom mouthpiece cups and 2 screw-on acrylic plastic rims, 
Holton Farkas MDC mouthpiece that the owner learned on wedged deep in the little cubby in the case, but that's not for sure. If it's there, most of the silver plating on the rim has been rubbed away from use, and 
At least one old cloth diaper with dirty slide grease smudges on it tucked in there as well 
It was taken from a house north of Seattle, WA (Bellingham, WA) sometime between May and July 2005.
Contact Chrissy Blank at nova45@hotmail.com or leave a message at 360-224-0065 if you have any information that can help in the recovery of this horn. 
No picture available
Holton H77 (circa 1965), SN 402216
Detachable bell 
When it was taken, it was in a black Alexander case that resembles a backpack 
It, along with the Conn 8d above, was taken from an apartment in Skokie on Monday, July 08, 2002. A computer was also stolen.
Contact Peter Piorkowski harlan@feinsteins.net if you have any information that can help in the recovery of this horn. 
No picture available
King 2259
It was in an old case with a high school name on the side. 
Stolen from my house in Sunnyside (Queens) New York, (suburb of NYC), on August 22, 205. Also stolen was a Conn 8D listed above. 
Contact Jess Harrison at 718-715-0428 or cell 347-387-8168 if you have any information that can help in the recovery of this horn. 
No picture available
Lawson Classical model custom double French horn, 
SN 1149
Nickel Bronze 
Cut bell 
In flat hard black case 
Excellent condition 
Paxman mouthpiece 
Hand rest in case 
Stolen from vehicle in San Francisco Mission district on 2/22/04.
Contact Michael Henry at maestromh@comcast.net if you have any information that can help in the recovery of this horn. 
No picture available
REWARD offered for safe return
Mirafone descant horn, SN 13732
Alexander duck's foot on it 
When stolen, it was in a Tuxedo cordura gig bag 
Stolen February 2000, in the Boston, MA, area (North Washington Street bridge to be precise).
Contact Harlan Feinstein harlan@feinsteins.net if you have any information that can help in the recovery of this horn. 
No picture available
Paxman Model 80., SN 118619
nickel silver 
American bore 
'Atkinson' engraved on bell 
in a Marcus Bona case from Osmun 
It was stolen on July 18, 2005.
Contact Alan Grant agrant@san.rr.com or call (858) 487-7746 (USA)if you have any information that can help in the recovery of this horn. 
No picture available
Paxman Triple Horn, SN 117812XL
Wearing lacquer over yellow brass 
Screw bell 
Stolen 10/29/99, in the NYC area.
Contact Louis Denaro at 516-678-4776 or at LSDenaro@Netzero.com if you have any information that can help in the recovery of this horn. 
No picture available
Walter Monig messing (brass), serial number 9-145.
black gigbag 
It, along with an Alexander nr 90 horn listed above, was taken between September 11, and September 13, 2002, in Rotterdam Zuid the Netherlands.
Contact Ans Dansen a.dansen@wxs.nl if you have any information that can help in the recovery of this horn. 
No picture available
Yamaha 868.
unlacquered custom horn 
serial number is in the 1001 to 1019 range 
no case taken 
Taken the weekend of 14-15 June 2003, from a studio in Auburn, AL.
Contact Bill Schaffer schafwr@auburn.edu if you have any information that can help in the recovery of this horn. 
No picture available
Besson Sovereign Eb Tenor Horn, 
S/N 851927
Silver plate 
With case 
This instrument was misappropriated form Corus Brass Band rehearsal room in Port Talbot, South Wales, U.K.
Contact Alan Johns at aceflugel@aol.com if you have any information regarding the whereabouts of this instrument. 
No picture available
Boosey & Hawkes Sovereign Cornet, SN 663078
Brass with a laquered finish (very scratched) 
Manufactured in 1982 
Stolen on Wednesday, 7th November 2001, near London, UK at the Thurrock Services on the M25.
Contact Katrina Austin at cheenie75@hotmail.com or call +44 1842 860158 if you have any information that can help in the recovery of this cornet. 
No picture available
King Cornet, SN 234046
Silverplated 
Stolen during a party, where the owner was playing, in the Meervaart in Amsterdam, January 2005.
Contact Jahan M Hooijman at Johanmhooijman@tiscali.nl if you have any information that can help in the recovery of this cornet. 
No picture available
Yamaha Maestro Bb cornet, 
S/N 301485
Lacquer finish 
With case 
This instrument was misappropriated from Corus Brass Band rehearsal room in Port Talbot, South Wales, U.K.
Contact Alan Johns at aceflugel@aol.com if you have any information regarding the whereabouts of this instrument. 
No picture available
Yamaha Maestro Bb cornet, 
S/N 301538
Lacquer finish 
With case 
This instrument was misappropriated from Corus Brass Band rehearsal room in Port Talbot, South Wales, U.K.
Contact Alan Johns at aceflugel@aol.com if you have any information regarding the whereabouts of this instrument. 
No picture available
Yamaha CornetLost at CSU Ft Collins CO in student center during Rocky Mountain Summer Music Camp 14 July 06. 13 year old lost back pack music case, soft sided, with a Jupiter flugelhorn and Yamaha student cornet w/shepards crook inside. The flugelhorn is a rose brass color model 846RL with the 3rd valve trigger, the cornet is lacquer. Also 2 mouthpieces, both 3c one burgundy plastic. Child heartbroken. Any help greatly appreciated. 
Contact 719-527-9601/719-499-9017 if you have any information regarding the whereabouts of this instrument. 
No picture available
Bach Stradivarius Mt. Vernon Bb Trumpet, S/N 21038
ML bore 
Brass with no lacquer 
It has a couple of brown scratches on it's bell 
$500 reward 
Stolen in San Francisco. Stolen on 11-10-2001 in San Francisco with a keyboard, 2 speakers, a foot pedal and various cables. The San Francisco Police Department case number is 011358567.
It was in a brown hard case with two handles. Two mouthpieces, cleaning materials and two mutes painted black were inside of case. 
Contact Joani Ratliff (on behalf of Steve Krchniak) at MissSally1313@aol.com if you have any information that can help in the recovery of this trumpet. 
No picture available
Bach Stradivarius Bb trumpet Model 37, S/N 59382
Lacquer about 90% when stolen 
1st valve trigger 
Small ding around 2 o'clock on the bell 
Was in a triple gig bad with a red brass Yamaha 731 flugelhorn with a trigger (S/N no known) 
Also in bag were cummerbunds, bow ties, cleaning supplies, etc 
Significant reward for return of these horns. 
Stolen out of a 1987 Honda CRX in Philadelphia PA near University of Pennsylvania in 1987
Contact Steve at smh_pmp@att.net or (908) 310-8038, if you have any information that can help in the recovery of this trumpet. 
No picture available
REWARD offered for safe return
Bach Stradivarius Bb trumpet, S/N 106699
37 bell 
Silver plate 
used and in good condition, minor scratching from use and minor dings 
has 4 mutes (straight, cup, harmon & metal plunger) 
2 mouthpieces (3C) in case and a couple method books 
The horn was left outside of High Line music in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, on Tuesday, June 14th, 2005.
Contact Brian at Ledbeuk1@aol.com or (909) 518-0347, if you have any information that can help in the recovery of this trumpet. 

Bach Stradivarius Bb trumpet, SN 345776
silver plated 
ML bore 
With straight mute and cup mute 
3 mouthpieces (one was a Stork Vacciano 3C) 
Protec case 
Stolen from the owner's vehicle Friday night or Saturday, June 20 or 21, 2008 in Spring Valley, California (San Diego) 
Contact Kathleen at kathleenbw@gmail.com, if you have any information that can help in the recovery of this trumpet. 

Bach Stradivarius Bb trumpet, SN 456354
Gold lacquer 
Large bore 
Heavy-Bell model 72H 
Dents on 3rd valve slide 
some corrosion 
Stolen in Auto Theft case #02-16163 July 22, 2002, South Bend Police Dept, IN. Also stolen with this instrument was a gold laquered Courtois Flugelhorn and a reunion blues triple trumpet black leather gig bag, and a Peavey 4-channel mixer/amp serial # - 10583462.
Contact Ted Pethick at Navitor69@comcast.net or (574) 514-3281 cell, (574) 246-1561 home or 1337 Woodfield Ave. #201, South Bend, IN 46615, if you have any information that can help in the recovery of this trumpet. 
No picture available
Bach Stradivarius Bb trumpet
Gold brass bell 
Lacquered with minor dents 
Good working order 
Paid $1000 in 1995ish 
With Neil Sanders and Schilke 16a4 mouthpieces 
In an old tattered/faded reddish leather double gigback with a Flugelhorn, and also a pocket black-colored trumpet in new little case 
Stolen while the owner was moving July 31, 2007 in New York City-upper west side. Flugelhorn and black pocket trumpet also in gigbag.
Contact Holly Hanson at hollyhanson1@mac.com or (917) 587-9854, if you have any information that can help in the recovery of this trumpet. 
No picture available
Bach Stradivarius Model 43 Bb Trumpet, S/N 538280
Silver 
Reverse lead pipe/tuning slide 
Was stolen in an auto theft June 25, 2007 in Austin TX. Police case number 075032340.
It was in a black single-trumpet gigbag and also had a 3C Megatone mouthpiece and 3-leg trumpet stand inside. 
Contact Tyler Dube at 512-496-8694 if you have any information that can help in the recovery of this trumpet. 
No picture available
Bach Stradivarius 43
Trumpet was in large black soft gig bag that had shoulder strap, greenish/gray interior with central removable pocket. 
Bag also contained blue zipper bag with approx 4 mouthpieces, straight mute, cup mute, bucket mute, harmon mute, practice mute, charts, oils etc etc. 
Trumpet is recognizable as the lacquer has been sandpapered off. 
Stolen October 15, 2007 from Ghent Area in Norfolk Virginia.
Contact Beverley Losick at blosick@VANBLK.COM if you have any information that can help in the recovery of this trumpet. 
No picture available
Bach Stradivarius 37B Bb Trumpet w/Blackburn leadpipe
Blackburn lead-pipe, model 11 
The horn was in a Bach soft-side gig bag along with two mouthpieces, a Schikle, model 15a4a and a Blackburn, model 3c 
K and M in-bell trumpet stand stored in the bell 
half bottle of Super C valve oil 
The Bach was originally purchased in 1976 and was modified in June of this year with the Blackburn lead-pipe. The distinguishing feature on the trumpet is the Blackburn lead-pipe: the horn is silver and the lead-pipe is raw brass. THIS IS DIFFERENT THAN THE PICTURE. The picture was taken prior to this modification. 
The trumpet was stolen sometime between 2:00 pm, October 24th and 10:30 am, October 25th, 2007, from a 1990 Honda Accord parked at my residence in Athens, Tennessee.
Contact Tim Hughes at 865-680-0939 or tim@thramb.com if you have any information that can help in the recovery of this trumpet. 

Bach Stradivarius silver C trumpet with Malone MC1 leadpipe, 
S/N 405012
C trumpet 
Model C180 
Large bore 
229 bell 
Malone MC1 leadpipe 
Silver plate, with gold plated accents on the following parts: Bottom valve caps 
Top valve caps 
Finger buttons 
Spit valve key 
Third valve slide stop screw
Turquoise inlaid finger buttons 
Screw on the first valve slide with a catch similar to the standard Bach equipment for the third valve slide 
Ring attached to the leadpipe rather than a traditional hook 
The trumpet was stolen on March 21, 2001 at 7:30am from the Lakeview neighborhood in Chicago, IL. The Chicago Police Department case number is G-162829.
Contact William Dick, Jr. at bdtrumpet@juno.com or (773)505-5477 if you have any information that can help in the recovery of this trumpet. 
No picture available
Bach Stradivarius C Trumpet, SN 498745
B flat tuning crook 
Silver 
239 Bell 
25 H Leadpipe 
Stolen in Toronto Ontario in November of 2001 at Roy Thomson Hall parking garage.
Contact Andrew McCandless at amtrpt@hotmail.com or at 905-681-7654 if you have any information that can help in the recovery of this trumpet. 
No picture available
Bach Stradivarius silver Eb/D trumpet, S/N 324712
Eb/D trumpet 
Model 189 
Large bore 
239 bell 
Standard reverse leadpipe 
After market brass valve guides 
The trumpet was stolen on March 21, 2001 at 7:30am from the Lakeview neighborhood in Chicago, IL. The Chicago Police Department case number is G-162829.
Contact William Dick, Jr. at bdtrumpet@juno.com or (773)505-5477 if you have any information that can help in the recovery of this trumpet. 
No picture available
Blackburn Bb Trumpet, S/N 649
Gold plated 
19-348 leadpipe 
213Y20S bell 
Round tuning slide 
The trumpet belonged to Orbert Davis, from whom it was stolen in Chicago on the afternoon of June 12th, 2008.
Contact Blackburn Trumpet at trumpet@dedac.com or (423)745-7337 if you have any information that can help in the recovery of this trumpet. Blackburn Trumpet will contact Orbert Davis. 
No picture available
Conn Vintage One trumpet.
Silver 
Serial number xxxx82 
Stolen October 30, 2004, Casa Del Mar Hotel, Santa Monica, CA. Also stolen with this instrument were Bach and Marcinkiewicz mouthpieces.
Contact Bill Churchville at bc@billchurchville.com or (818) 652-0839, if you have any information that can help in the recovery of this trumpet. 
No picture available
French Besson Classic, Bb trumpet, SN 21237
silver plate 
'French Besson Classic' engraved on bell 
Model no. 262-2 (model number does not appear on horn) 
Black leather valve protectors 
No other distinguishing marks 
Stolen with a French Besson Classic C trumpet. They were in a maroon fabric double case with brown leather binding and gold hardware. Also in the case were Bach mouthpieces, 1C and 3C. They were stolen Saturday night, Oct. 7, in Galesburg, IL.
Contact John Miller at tpin@n4vu.com, 770-964-7047 or 404-983-7085, if you have any information that can help in the recovery of these instruments. 
No picture available
French Besson Classic, C trumpet, SN 16688
silver plate 
'French Besson Classic' engraved on bell 
Model no. 562-2 (model number does not appear on horn) 
Black leather valve protectors 
No other distinguishing marks 
Stolen with a French Besson Classic Bb trumpet. They were in a maroon fabric double case with brown leather binding and gold hardware. Also in the case were Bach mouthpieces, 1C and 3C. They were stolen Saturday night, Oct. 7, in Galesburg, IL.
Contact John Miller at tpin@n4vu.com, 770-964-7047 or 404-983-7085, if you have any information that can help in the recovery of these instruments. 
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Besson 'Najoom' model C trumpet, SN 16683
When stolen, it was in a Bach quad case with three other trumpets 
Stolen in Detroit on June 22, 2001.
Several instruments were stolen and reported to the Detroit Police Department on June 22, 2001. All together, the following were stolen: 
Yamaha YTR6335HSMV Mike Vax Bb trumpet #401868 
Besson 'Najoom' model C trumpet #16683 
Schilke E3L Eb/D trumpet #16572 
Yamaha YTR9830 Bb/A Piccolo trumpet #401159 
The above items all contained in a Bach quad case 
Cousenon 'Monoploe Star' Flugelhorn #41414, in a brown Holton gig bag Contact Paul Roache at mroache1590@comcast.net, or (313) 886-1590, if you have any information that can help in the recovery of these instruments. 
No picture available
Conn 60-B Bb trumpet, SN K55566
Gold lacquer finish 
Medium bore 
Stolen in Manhattan , New York, many years ago.
Contact Jeff Miller at jefrodad@hotmail.com, or (206)655-3653, if you have any information that can help in the recovery of these instruments. 
No picture available
Getzen Eterna, Doc Severinson Model Bb Trumpet, SN SK5747
Silver 
Stolen from Central Florida in 1992.
The trail is cold as this horn was stolen in 1992; however, good instruments never disappear and I know that someone out there is playing it. This trumpet is not particularly valuable and it has long since been replaced, but it's 20 year history is priceless to me. 
Contact Tommy at trosegger@aol.com if you have any information that can help in the recovery of this trumpet. 
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King Super 20 by H. N. White Bb Trumpet, SN 330XXX
Stolen from Drury College, Springfield, Missouri in 1981.
At the time it had just been refurbished, silver plated, and had a then new black King case with blue interior. At the time the case had a Bach 3C mouthpiece in it and a convertible straight/cup mute with a thumbscrew removable aluminum cup. 
This was my father's trumpet. Reward offered. No questions asked. 
Contact Scott Pope at wethreepopes@suddenlink.net or cell phone 417 773 5127 if you have any information that can help in the recovery of this trumpet. 
No picture available
REWARD offered for safe return
Lawler
 RECOVERED! No picture available
Monette Custom MB-111/MB-199 Bb Trumpet, SN 771
Raw brass finish 
No case 
Stolen in 1992 in Athens, Ohio (filed with police) 
Contact Dave Miller at dtmiller@columbus.rr.com , or call 740-654-4647, if you have any information that can help in the recovery of this trumpet. 

Large cash reward upon return.
 No questions asked.
Couesnon Flugelhorn For SaleMonette STC-1 PRANA Bb Trumpet, SN 1944
Raw brass finish 
Stolen with a Monette STC-1 PRANA C in raw brass, SN 1836 and 4 PRANA mouthpieces (C15M-81, C15M-84, C15M-14 hole, B15M-88) and Monette double case. 
Stolen on 5/4/05 in Traverse City, Michigan.
Contact Scott Sorenson at scottysps@chartermi.net , or call 231.947.1700 or 231.883.2793, if you have any information that can help in the recovery of these trumpets. 
No picture available
Monette STC-1 C Trumpet, SN 860
Raw brass finish 
It is inside a black Wolkpak (tube-like) single case, with a mute bag clipped to the side. Also attached is a mouthpiece pouch with Monette C2 (STC-2 blank) and B5 (STC-1 blank) mouthpieces in it, a straight mute, practice mute, valve oil, slide grease, cleaning snake, and mouthpiece brush. 
Stolen on May 10, 2007 in Newcastle, Washington, USA. 
Contact Matt Dalton at 425-277-6585 or mattdalton@comcast.net, if you have any information that can help in the recovery of this trumpet. 
No picture available
Monette STC-1 PRANA C Trumpet, SN 1836
Raw brass finish 
Stolen with a Monette STC-1 PRANA Bb in raw brass, SN 1944 and 4 PRANA mouthpieces (C15M-81, C15M-84, C15M-14 hole, B15M-88) and Monette double case. 
Stolen on 5/4/05 in Traverse City, Michigan.
Contact Scott Sorenson at scottysps@chartermi.net , or call 231.947.1700 or 231.883.2793, if you have any information that can help in the recovery of these trumpets. 
No picture available
Schilke Trumpet, SN 38579
Model S32 
Silver plated 
Recently repaired with a re-assembled bell and low temp silver solder, new springs, and felts 
In an SKB hardshell contour case, with a trumpet stand in the bell 
Stolen on October 26, 2008 near Jazzbones, which is off 6th Ave. in Tacoma WA. 
Contact Nathan Chollar at nathanchollar@yahoo.com, if you have any information that can help in the recovery of this instrument. 
No picture available
Schilke Trumpet, SN 53003
Model B1 
Gold plated 
Lost July 22, 2008 in shipping via Canada Post to North Carolina, USA. Last trace location was Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Reward offered, amount to be determined based on condition. 
Contact Larry Woods at LDWoods60@yahoo.com or call 780-720-8214 , if you have any information that can help in the recovery of this instrument. 
No picture available
Schilke E3L Eb/D Trumpet, SN 16572
When stolen, it was in Bach quad case with three other trumpets, and a Cousenon flugelhorn. 
Stolen in Detroit on June 22, 2001.
Several instruments were stolen and reported to the Detroit Police Department on June 22, 2001. All together, the following were stolen: 
Yamaha YTR6335HSMV Mike Vax Bb trumpet #401868 
Besson 'Najoom' model C trumpet #16683 
Schilke E3L Eb/D trumpet #16572 
Yamaha YTR9830 Bb/A Piccolo trumpet #401159 
The above items all contained in a Bach quad case 
Cousenon 'Monoploe Star' Flugelhorn #41414, in a brown Holton gig bag Contact Paul Roache at mroache1590@comcast.net, or (313) 886-1590, if you have any information that can help in the recovery of these instruments. 
No picture available
TR232 Trumpet, SN 491567
Brass with laquer finish 
Stolen on October 20, 2006 in Houston, TX.
Contact Chuck Taylor at elsalvadorian503@yahoo.com, if you have any information that can help in the recovery of this instrument. 
No picture available
Yamaha YTR6335HSV Mike Vax Bb Trumpet, SN 401868
When stolen, it was in Bach quad case with three other trumpets, and a Cousenon flugelhorn. 
Stolen in Detroit on June 22, 2001.
Several instruments were stolen and reported to the Detroit Police Department on June 22, 2001. All together, the following were stolen: 
Yamaha YTR6335HSMV Mike Vax Bb trumpet #401868 
Besson 'Najoom' model C trumpet #16683 
Schilke E3L Eb/D trumpet #16572 
Yamaha YTR9830 Bb/A Piccolo trumpet #401159 
The above items all contained in a Bach quad case 
Cousenon 'Monoploe Star' Flugelhorn #41414, in a brown Holton gig bag Otsdj for mac. Contact Paul Roache at mroache1590@comcast.net, or (313) 886-1590, if you have any information that can help in the recovery of these instruments. 
No picture available
Vintage Couesnon FlugelhornYamaha YRT9830 Bb/A Piccolo Trumpet, SN 401159
When stolen, it was in Bach quad case with three other trumpets, and a Cousenon flugelhorn. 
Stolen in Detroit on June 22, 2001.
Several instruments were stolen and reported to the Detroit Police Department on June 22, 2001. All together, the following were stolen: 
Yamaha YTR6335HSMV Mike Vax Bb trumpet #401868 
Besson 'Najoom' model C trumpet #16683 
Schilke E3L Eb/D trumpet #16572 
Yamaha YTR9830 Bb/A Piccolo trumpet #401159 
The above items all contained in a Bach quad case 
Cousenon 'Monoploe Star' Flugelhorn #41414, in a brown Holton gig bag Contact Paul Roache at mroache1590@comcast.net, or (313) 886-1590, if you have any information that can help in the recovery of these instruments. 
No picture available
Couesnon Paris 'Star' flugelhorn SN 74782
Lacquer finish 
Reeves alignment 
Yamaha trigger on 3rd valve slide 
Amato water key on 3rd slide 
Stolen October 30, 2004, Casa Del Mar Hotel, Santa Monica, CA. Also stolen with this instrument were Warburton Mouthpieces and a Protec 'Vax' combo case.
Contact Bill Churchville at bc@billchurchville.com or (818) 652-0839, if you have any information that can help in the recovery of this flugelhorn. 
No picture available
Courtois flugelhorn.
Gold lacquer 
Stolen in Auto Theft case #02-16163 July 22, 2002, South Bend Police Dept, IN. Also stolen with this instrument was a gold laquered Bach Stradivarious Bb trumpet and a reunion blues triple trumpet black leather gig bag, and a Peavey 4-channel mixer/amp serial # - 10583462.
Contact Ted Pethick at Navitor69@comcast.net or (574) 514-3281 cell, (574) 246-1561 home or 1337 Woodfield Ave. #201, South Bend, IN 46615, if you have any information that can help in the recovery of this flugelhorn. 
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Courtois Flugal horn, SN 22763
Raw brass 
Large bell 
Stolen along with a Dennis Wick adjustable cup mute, a Jo-Ral copper harmon mute and a triple reunion blues gig bag. 
Stolen with a Lawler Bb trumpet that was recovered on July 31st, 2007--flugelhorn still missing. 
Stolen on 4/21/04.
Contact Nick McDonald at nickmcdonald@charter.net , in Ozark, AL, if you have any information that can help in the recovery of this flugelhorn. 
No picture available
Cousenon 'Monopole Star' Flugelhorn, SN 41414
When stolen, it was in a brown Holton gig bag 
Stolen in Detroit on June 22, 2001.
Several instruments were stolen and reported to the Detroit Police Department on June 22, 2001. All together, the following were stolen: 
Yamaha YTR6335HSMV Mike Vax Bb trumpet #401868 
Besson 'Najoom' model C trumpet #16683 
Schilke E3L Eb/D trumpet #16572 
Yamaha YTR9830 Bb/A Piccolo trumpet #401159 
The above items all contained in a Bach quad case 
Cousenon 'Monoploe Star' Flugelhorn #41414, in a brown Holton gig bag Contact Paul Roache at mroache1590@comcast.net, or (313) 886-1590, if you have any information that can help in the recovery of these instruments. 
No picture available
Flip Oakes Wild Thing Flugel Horn SN 26711.
Lacquer 
Excellent condition 
With black Reunion Blues Trpt/Flugel Gig Bag 
With Monette Prana MF-1 Flugelhorn mouthpiece 
Stolen in Tampa, Florida September 30, 2008 
Contact Dan McMillion at (574) 514-3281 cell, 813-831-1616 office; 813-240-6743 cell, if you have any information that can help in the recovery of this flugelhorn. 
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Jupiter FlugelhornLost at CSU Ft Collins CO in student center during Rocky Mountain Summer Music Camp 14 July 06. 13 year old lost back pack music case, soft sided, with a Jupiter flugelhorn and Yamaha student cornet w/shepards crook inside. The flugelhorn is a rose brass color model 846RL with the 3rd valve trigger, the cornet is lacquer. Also 2 mouthpieces, both 3c one burgundy plastic. Child heartbroken. Any help greatly appreciated. 
Contact 719-527-9601/719-499-9017 if you have any information regarding the whereabouts of this instrument. 
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Vincent Bach Stradivarius Flugelhorn, S/N 212677
This instrument was misappropriated form Corus Brass Band rehearsal room in Port Talbot, South Wales, U.K.
Contact Alan Johns at aceflugel@aol.com if you have any information regarding the whereabouts of this instrument. 
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Yamaha 731 flugelhorn with a trigger, S/N no known
red brass 
trigger 
Was in a triple gig bad with Bach Stradavarious Bb Trumpet Model 37 S/N 59382, listed above 
Also in bag were cummerbunds, bow ties, cleaning supplies, etc 
Significant reward for return of these horns. 
Stolen out of a 1987 Honda CRX in Philadelphia PA near University of Pennsylvania in 1987
Contact Steve at smh_pmp@att.net or (908) 310-8038, if you have any information that can help in the recovery of this trumpet. 
No picture available
REWARD offered for safe return
C. G. Conn Euphonium
 RECOVERED! 
Yamaha YEP-321 Euphonium, S/N 4025
This instrument is missing from the Duke University Music Department.
Offspring americana full album. Contact John R. Guptill, Conductor, Duke University Wind Symphony at guptiljr@duke.edu or call (919) 660-3306, if you have any information regarding the whereabouts of this instrument. 
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Couesnon Flugelhorn Serial Numbers Conn 88HCLO
 RECOVERED!  Recovery Story
Yamaha Xeno YSL-4456, S/N 387555
This, and another trombone, were stolen out of a car on February 3, 2007. Stolen in front of the Santa Clarita Bowling lanes in Santa Clarita, California.
Gold brass. 
In a charcoaled colored hard case with shoulder strap. 
In the case there was a plunger in the bell and a Vincent Bach 6 1/2 AL small shank mouthpiece. Contact Spencer Solomon at shasdude@ca.rr.com if you have any information regarding the whereabouts of this instrument. 
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Yamaha Xeno YSL-882GO, S/N 441400
This, and another trombone, were stolen out of a car on February 3, 2007. Stolen in front of the Santa Clarita Bowling lanes in Santa Clarita, California.
Gold brass. 
In a maroon colored case that says XENO series on the side. 
In the case there was a Vincent Bach 6 1/2 A mouth piece along with a 1 1/2 G mouthpiece. Both mouthpiece are large shank. Contact Spencer Solomon at shasdude@ca.rr.com if you have any information regarding the whereabouts of this instrument. 
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Besson 3v compensating BBb Tuba, 
S/N 437365; Duke Asset #17319
This instrument is missing from the Duke University Music Department.
Contact John R. Guptill, Conductor, Duke University Wind Symphony at guptiljr@duke.edu or call (919) 660-3306, if you have any information regarding the whereabouts of this instrument. 
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HOW TO GET A LOST INSTRUMENT POSTED ON THIS LIST 
Couesnon Trumpet Serial NumbersSend an E-mail to maley@cornetconnection.com. 
Use the subject line 'LOST INSTRUMENT' or 'STOLEN INSTRUMENT' in your email. 
Include a description of the missing instrument. You may want to include such things as the make, model, serial number, finish, date lost/stolen, where lost/stolen, and other things that were with it that may help identification. 
Include your contact name, E-mail address and/or phone number. Please don't send a physical address as a form of contact if you can avoid it. 
Attach a photo if you would like one posted. 
Once the information is posted, check it for accuracy. Report any errors to Joyce Maley. 
This page is provided as a free service. Use of this site is 'at your own risk'. Users agree to hold neither Joyce Maley, nor Hurricane Chinooks, liable for the accuracy of the information or the non-recovery of your instrument. 
If your instrument is recovered, or you no longer want it listed here, please contact Joyce Maley to have your listing removed. 
WHAT TO DO TO PROTECT YOUR INSTRUMENT FROM THEFT 
Keep track of your equipment. 
Take only what you need to a job. 
Don't leave equipment unattended. 
Keep small items, that are easily picked up by passing people, toward the middle of the section. 
Keep your eyes open and be aware of your surroundings. If you don't trust the people walking by, then don't take your hands off your equipment. 
Insure your more expensive equipment. Most insurance complanies can add an instrument floater policy to your homeowner's policy. Be aware that professionally used equipment may not be insurable, or may be insurable at a higher rate, due to the higher risk. Keep the original receipt, to include the serial number. Keep a picture of it too, just in case you have to file a claim. 
Install a monitored burglar alarm for your home. It will not only protect your possessions when you are away, it will protect your whole family from fire and burglars. 
You may also want to check out the history of your instrument. Try to get hold of the original sales receipts, and always use receipts yourself! 
Offer a reward. Sometimes even a small one will help. Often a stolen instrument ends up in the hands of an unsuspecting buyer, whom is then faced with the difficult moral dillema of playing a stolen instrument, or giving up their 'investment'. Help them out, they'll cooperate! 
Make a commitment to never acquire stolen, or suspected stolen, gear. Buying stolen equipment will encourage more theft, and your instrument may be next. 
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR INSTRUMENT IS STOLEN 
Immediately call the police and report it. Make sure you have all the information you need to identify it accurately. 
Immediately report the loss to your insurace company, even if you think it will be recovered. 
List your stolen instrument on this page. 
Contact local pawn shops with the item description. 
Contact local band directors with the item description. 
Contact local music stores with the item description. 
Monitor online sources, such as eBay, Trumpet Herald, Hornplayer.net, and other links for online for sale ads. 
Report the loss to the appropriate online instrument discussion lists. 
For higher ticket, and custom made instruments (Alexander, Lawson, Paxman, Pizka, Rauch, Lewis, Durk, Rico Kuhn, Blackburn, Lawler, Monette, Scodwell, Taylor, Wedgewood, etc), you may want to contact the manufacture or the major dealer in your country. If future owners want service on these instruments, they may send them back to the custom shop for work, not knowing they are stolen. 
If you are going to buy an instrument, check this page first. If you find an instrument you want to buy is on this list, contact the individual listed and the police. If you find one stolen instrument, it is possible that yours is not far away. 
For more information on this page's design, contact Joyce Maley.
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Couesnon Monopole Star Flugelhorn

Couesnon Monopole Conservatoire II tenor saxophone

Origin: France Guide price: From £450 (get 'em while you can folks!) Weight: - Date of manufacture: 1960's Date reviewed: February 2007

A decent horn from a relatively obscure (to most) maker

REWARD offered for safe return

REWARD offered for safe return

REWARD offered for safe return

Couesnon Flugelhorn For Sale

Vintage Couesnon Flugelhorn

REWARD offered for safe return

Couesnon Flugelhorn Serial Numbers

Couesnon Trumpet Serial Numbers

Origin: France
Guide price: From £450 (get 'em while you can folks!)
Weight: -
Date of manufacture: 1960's
Date reviewed: February 2007