Antoine Courtois

Antoine Courtois: The Elegance of Sound since 1789

Founded in 1803 in Paris, the house of Antoine Courtois is one of the oldest and most prestigious French manufacturers of brass wind instruments. As early as 1789, the Courtois family was already making its first cavalry trumpets, laying the foundations of a craft tradition passed down from generation to generation. Now recognized as a high-end brass instrument manufacturer, the Antoine Courtois brand has successfully distinguished itself for over two centuries through the excellence of its instrument making.

Recognized worldwide by professional musicians, symphony orchestras and jazz ensembles, the brand embodies the perfect alliance between French artisanal tradition and acoustic innovation. Each instrument is designed in Mantes-la-Ville with an absolute commitment to quality, offering a powerful, rich and nuanced sound.

Antoine Courtois Exceptional Collections

Antoine Courtois offers a complete range of high-quality instruments designed for discerning musicians:

• Trombones: From the Legend series to the new Elégance range, including tenor, bass and valve trombones, each model embodies the unique acoustic heritage of the Courtois house. The Elégance trombone represents the perfect harmony between artisanal tradition and innovation, with a powerful sound and remarkable ease of playing.
• Trumpets: Instruments of exceptional precision, appreciated by soloists and orchestral musicians worldwide for their rapid response and extended sound palette.
• Bugles (Flugelhorns): Professional bugles with a warm, enveloping tone, ideal for jazz and brass ensembles.
• Saxhorns: A range of saxhorns that perpetuates the French tradition of wind bands and brass bands.
• Accessories: A selection of accessories designed to accompany and optimize each musician's practice.

Exceptional Artisanal Craftsmanship

What sets Antoine Courtois apart is the meticulous attention given to every stage of manufacturing. Each instrument is the result of artisanal work where mastery of gesture and passion for sound guide the craftsmen. The carefully selected noble materials, precise assembly of parts and adjustments made by experts guarantee instruments of exceptional reliability and longevity.

The Antoine Courtois sound signature is characterized by a powerful tone, rich in harmonics, with a quick response and optimal comfort in all registers. It is this constant quest for acoustic perfection that makes Antoine Courtois instruments essential references for brass players around the world.

Antoine Courtois: The Choice of Professionals

Present in the greatest orchestras and international conservatories, Antoine Courtois instruments are praised by professional musicians for their reliability, playing comfort and incomparable sound quality. Whether you are a conservatory student, an orchestral musician or an accomplished soloist, Antoine Courtois offers you an instrument that will accompany you throughout your musical journey.

For over two centuries, the house of Antoine Courtois has passionately perpetuated the art of French instrument making, making each instrument an exceptional work in the service of music. Join the great family of musicians who trust the excellence of Antoine Courtois to express all their talent.