1970s Antoine Courtois Flugelhorn w/3rd Slide Trigger

A vintage Antoine Courtois Paris Model 154 flugelhorn in lacquer, dating to approximately 1969/1970 based on available Courtois serial number references. The Model 154 is one of Courtois’ classic professional flugelhorn designs, known for its warm, centered sound and elegant French character. This example is in excellent condition, with only a few minor scratches, and presents beautifully for a vintage French flugelhorn of this age. Its sound leans into the qualities artists often seek from a great flugelhorn: warmth, color, and a lyrical response without feeling overly heavy or dull. With serial #22XXX, this instrument falls between documented late-1960s and early-1970s Courtois serial references, making circa 1969/1970 the safest dating. A fine vintage French professional flugelhorn with classic Courtois design, lacquer finish, excellent condition, and the distinctive voice that has kept these instruments desirable for decades. Includes case. Specs Model: 154 Serial number: 22XXX Approximate date: circa 1969/1970 Finish: Lacquer 3rd Slide Trigger Case included