COUESNON to sell

[mhoyoux]

Hello from Belgium !!!!!!

Is this a good opportunity for those who want to reach old french sax ????


http://www.junkdude.com/saxes/ca002049.htm


What about quality of this manufacture ????????

Thanks !!

HOYOUX Maxime.

[MJ]

That looks like a fine saxophone. Have you emailed or phoned Junkdude about this instrument? He has a great reputation and could help you decide about buying this sax.
Another place to look for information on Cousenon saxes is SAXPICS:

http://www.saxpics.com/Couesnon/index.htm

I hope some Couesenon experts on this forum can help you, too. Good luck on shopping!

[mhoyoux]

Hello!!!

Thanks for reply !

About the sound : it's more open or centered sound ? For classical use ? For Jazz ?

Max.

[SAXISMYAXE]

The idea that there is a certain horn for Classical, one for Jazz, one for Blues etc. is somewhat fanciful IMHO. True there are horns that have been used by certain artists for one idiom more than another, but it is more a personal preference in the general, overall sound etc. each horn model/make possesses in the hands of the player, which is strictly up to each individual to determine.
You can make any kind of music with a good pro horn, regardless of model/make. Sorry for the rant.

As far as the overall core sound of the Couesnons, think centered "Selmer-ish" with a more vintage key work design. If you dig the French sound, this might be the horn for you. This example looks like a choice little horn, for a GREAT price. I always recommend Dave Hoskins of Junkdude.com every chance I get, as I have purchased some Wonderful horns from him, all great players.

[mhoyoux]

Thanks for the answer :

Sometimes it's difficult for me to tell idea by writing it in English.

=> Classical horn and Jzaa horn sound is more simple for me who doesn't speak english than describe exactly what I think ...

But I understand what you mean by FRENCH sound...

Max.

[SAXISMYAXE]

Mhoyoux,
Your English is FAR better than my French or Flemish! You get your meaning across very nicely! Take care.

[bruce bailey]

I agree that there is no such thing as a classical or jazz horn, maybe in mouthpieces, but it is always the player!

[Daktion]

that is one fine looking sax. the silver plate is superb.

[chitownjazz]

Would this horn be low pitch for certain?

[jacobeid]

If it wasn't I guarantee Dave would have noted it.