How much information do you have on Blessing branded Cousenon piccolo trumpets?
I didn’t pay very much for it, but I’d love to have as much information as possible. Thanks! ANSWER: I’ve not heard of Blessing having done that. So, it is news to me. During the 1930s Couesnon made the business decision to cater to marching brass bands, and gradually became almost the only supplier of marching brass instruments in France. They made many horns which were imported into the United States, including many that were sold under the names of music stores and other private labels. At the end of World War II, though the music business started to change, Couesnon continued to deal primarily with the special needs and instruments of brass and military bands. Starting in the 60’s and during the next 20 years, Couesnon tried to expand its share in markets other than marching bands. They made a line called “Monopole Conservatoire” of higher quality instruments, but their marketing proved ineffective and factories were sold off and in 1969, the main factory was badly damaged by fire,
