【Rare Vintage】CUESNON (Kenon) Tenor Trombone, made in France. Lafayette. This is a tenor trombone, a rarer model from a manufacturer famous for its flugelhorns, which jazz musicians desperately seek out. This is a manufacturer from Paris, dating back to the Edo period in Japan, though it is now defunct. They were making instruments in Paris during the late 19th century, the era of the Impressionists. With a sound that likely resonated in the ears of Ravel and Debussy, it produces an elegant and melancholic tone that modern instruments cannot replicate. Playing the Bolero solo on this instrument might allow for a performance that is the opposite of acrobatic. As is often the case with vintage instruments, the less refined materials of the time, with their impurities, may be what create the complex and unique tone that cannot be achieved with modern, refined materials. The story of Fontaine Besson melting down spent shell casings collected on the battlefield during the war to make instruments, resulting in a tone that could not be obtained with new materials, is a famous example. Due to its vintage, there is lacquer deterioration, scratches, and dents, but it is in playable condition functionally. The main slide will lower under its own weight if tilted, though it is not as precise as a modern instrument, so it may be best suited for those with a deep understanding of vintage instruments. To prevent swapping, returns are not accepted, so I will only conduct transactions with those who understand this. The stand in the photos can be included for an additional 3,000 yen if desired. Thank you for viewing.