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C Melody Saxophone Forum / C-Tenor (C-Melody) Saxophones / Couesnon @ Cie C melody Sax

Stan
User ID: 9321503 Feb 21st 1:34 PM
I inherited a C melody sax manufactured by Couesnon @ Cie in Paris, France. The serial number stamped on the bell is 54500. There is also a small emblem shaped something like a pineapple that has 28 stamped into the center of it. I am trying to determine when sax was made. Any suggestions??

Sam (IE)
User ID: 0331974 Feb 21st 2:21 PM
According to
www.saxpics.com/Couesnon/index.htm

your saxophone was made in 1928, as it's what's stamped in the pineapple that is the year.
French C melodies are rarer than USA ones, too. How does it sound?

Captain Muggles
User ID: 9725373 Feb 21st 5:36 PM
I once owned a Couesnon alto sax in the 1970's. It was great sounding and finely constructed. My model was the "Monopole". I loved it and eventually sold it to a collector for a handsome profit. I also owned 2 Couesnon Flugelhorns. Also excellent instruments.

Stan
User ID: 2484284 Feb 21st 7:49 PM
Although it hasn't been used much since the late 70's, this sax sounds great. It was repadded and had some springs changed in mid 70's. It is in mint condition. Not a single ding or scratch. Just needs a shine. Any suggestions of the monetary value of this instrument?

Stan User ID: 9321503	Feb 21st 1:34 PM I inherited a C melody sax manufactured by Couesnon @ Cie in Paris, France. The serial number stamped on the bell is 54500. There is also a small emblem shaped something like a pineapple that has 28 stamped into the center of it. I am trying to determine when sax was made. Any suggestions??
Sam (IE) User ID: 0331974	Feb 21st 2:21 PM According to www.saxpics.com/Couesnon/index.htm your saxophone was made in 1928, as it's what's stamped in the pineapple that is the year. French C melodies are rarer than USA ones, too. How does it sound?
Captain Muggles User ID: 9725373	Feb 21st 5:36 PM I once owned a Couesnon alto sax in the 1970's. It was great sounding and finely constructed. My model was the "Monopole". I loved it and eventually sold it to a collector for a handsome profit. I also owned 2 Couesnon Flugelhorns. Also excellent instruments.
Stan User ID: 2484284	Feb 21st 7:49 PM Although it hasn't been used much since the late 70's, this sax sounds great. It was repadded and had some springs changed in mid 70's. It is in mint condition. Not a single ding or scratch. Just needs a shine. Any suggestions of the monetary value of this instrument?