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 Vintage clarinet, does anyone have more information
Author: Antti Ihalainen 
Date:   2014-10-17 16:21
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Hello,

I recently came across and purchased an old clarinet from a military orchestra auction. Having started playing the clarinet after a period of 10 years of not really playing at all I thought that finding a vintage instrument would be interesting. The clarinet is an old Couesnon Monopole Es, serial number 17447. Apparently from 1951 or so? The condition is not mint, so I'm wondering if anyone has an estimate on how much it would set me back to get it in good condition. Also what is the value of an old Couesnon like this and is it worth doing at all. Any information would be appreciated.

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 Re: Vintage clarinet, does anyone have more information
Author: maxopf 
Date:   2014-10-17 17:01

I don't really know anything about old brands, but I just wanted to point out that it seems to be an Eb clarinet, not a Bb clarinet.

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 Re: Vintage clarinet, does anyone have more information
Author: Chris P 
Date:   2014-10-17 20:35
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That's a Couesnon (pronounced something like kway'-no) Monopole Conservatoires Eb clarinet which should be an excellent instrument and well worth having fully restored to top playing form. I've recently serviced a Couesnon Monopole A clarinet (and repaired the cracked top joint - see attachment) for a local player and several years back I fully overhauled a Bb version, both of which were excellent players.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010

The opinions I express are my own.

Post Edited (2014-10-17 20:37)

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