Second Hand Bassoons List



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Image Reference Make Description Price Status

Waterhouse Collection

 -  2 instruments.
BN10413a BN10413a Heckel 5xxx World System (built 1921)
A World System bassoon, but with a profusion of duplicated tone holes and additional trill keys. In simple terms, the wing and boot are German system with addition of French keys; long is French with addition of German keys; French-looking bell is a compromise, having two tone holes. This very complicated bassoon has a total of 25 spatulas and one ring key, ultimately controlling 29 tone holes and vents, plus crook vent. Sold as seen, no crook, in good condition, previously restored and colour lightened, chrome-plated. From the William Waterhouse Collection. Plays at A=440
£15,000.00 Available
BN10415a BN10415a Heckel 4xxx (built 1907)
Ringed maple, stained dark brown. German silver keys and fittings. Standard Heckel key system. The butt incorporates two of Wilhelm Heckel’s improvements of 1901: (a) an improved U-bend bow, fixed by spring clips instead of the earlier sliding model, which had been liable to leak; (b) improved G key action by means of rod connection. Further refinements dating from 1901–7, which have since become standardised, include (c) c-sharp – d-sharp trill mechanism by means of a ring key for L3; (d) a ring-key mechanism for R1 to improve the intonation of g, (e) an improved mechanism for the RT B-flat key, and (f) re-sited tone hole for the RT A-flat key. Lloyd, Heckel’s agent for Great Britain and the colonies since 1876, supplied instruments at “English” pitch at this time for £30. This one was used at a Manchester theater for many years, until the change-over to flat pitch in the 1930s; Pitch is A=450-455. Sold as seen, no crook. From the William Waterhouse Collection
£3,500.00 Available

Professional Bassoons

 -  15 instruments.

Top quality instruments for professional and aspiring professional bassoonists

BN10486a BN10486a Heckel 11xxx
This fine example of a 11000 series Heckel has been professionally played in London until recently. We have fully re-padded and serviced it in our workshops. It is free blowing and consistently voiced across the full range of the instrument and displays many of the highly sought-after Heckel characteristics. It is being sold with its original ivory bell and necessary paperwork.
£45,000.00 Available
BN10501a BN10501a Heckel 76**
This beautiful example of a 7000 series Heckel is offered for sale with original paperwork, case and unaltered keywork. We have fully re-padded and serviced it in our workshop and carried out a sensitive restoration. It is free blowing across the full range of the instrument and has all the distinctive Heckel characteristics a player would expect.
£40,000.00 Available
BN10410a BN10410a Heckel 10xxx
Recently overhauled. This is a very sonorous instrument, ideal for 1st and solo playing. Rich tone, particularly in the tenor regsiter. The High D has been plugged at some point in this instruments life and replaced with a new vent key linked to the C vent. It does not seem to affect the response of the instrument.This can be changed if required by new owner. Please ask for a quote.
£32,000.00 Available
BN10341a BN10341a Heckel World System
This 7xxx Heckel has been fully overhauled and replated in our workshops. It was owned and played until recently by two professionals and comes with two Heckel crooks
£23,000.00 Available
BN10442a BN10442a Fox 601D
New in 2008. One owner since new, in excellent condition. Fully serviced, includes Dutch knee rest and spike. High E, Marcus Bonna case & German bell
£22,000.00 Available
BN10481a Fox Model II
A nice example of the popular model based on Hugo Foxes' 5000 series Heckel bassoon. This instrument comes from a retired professional and was built in 2014. Comes with Bonna bassoon case and two crooks.
£22,000.00 Available
BN10483a Fox 660D
A great example of this popular model. This bassoon plays well, responsive across the whole range and is in great cosmetic order. Built in 2008 and comes in the original hard case.
£22,000.00 Available
BN10389a Fox 201
Fully overhauled. A fine example of a 201. Excellent professional level instrument. Supplied with 2 crooks and in a new Toma dn Will gig bag
£18,000.00 Available
BN10454a BN10454a Puchner Model 23
Recently fully overhauled, this is an excellent example of this popular model of Puchner bassoon. It has been played professionally for many years and comes with both a balance hanger and Dutch knee rest, offering the player options for more comfortable playing.
£17,000.00 Available
BN10395a BN10395a Moosmann 222e
Top specification Moosmann Bassoon. Thinner walled instrument, full professional keywork Spec. Ab / Bb trill High E, High F. Covered LH3. Thin walled instrument ideal for solo and chamber playing. Supplied in Protec case
£15,000.00 Available
BN10375a BN10375a Yamaha 812
Fully serviced, this is a popular model of Yamaha bassoon, Supplied in hard case with 3 crooks. Standard 812 specification. inc High E, LH crook lock. This instrument has plenty of presence but also fits in with a chamber setting. Ideal instrument for anyone looking for a top end bassoon.
£13,000.00 Available
BN10489a Soulsby Professional
Lovely English made instrument. Soulsby bassoons are always very popular, offering a warm rich sound. Excellent instrument for an emerging professional or amateur looking for a lovely instrument with lots of character
£12,000.00 Available
BN10410c BN10410c Fox Model II £10,000.00 Available
BN10339a BN10339a Heckel 4XXX
Recently overhauled, This is an ideal instrument for anyone looking to own a Heckel for chamber and solo playing. This instrument has been modified throughout its life and has been refinished in a deep red varnish at some point. The keywork has been brought up to post-war standard and includes LH crook lock, rollers on the left and right thumb keys, RH whisper key, enlarged low D touch piece, 2nd C touch and Avent - whisper link. A high D vent linked to the the B/C vent is also in place and could be modified to its own key if desired. Includes 3 crooks and hard case
£10,000.00 Available
BN10447b Oehler Bassoon £6,000.00 Available

Student and Semi-Professional Bassoons

 -  29 instruments.
BN10502a Kreul & Moosmann Bassoon £8,500.00 Available
BN10478a Schreiber S31 £7,500.00 Available
BN10510a Fox 222
This is very popular model from Fox is the ideal choice for the Intermediate / Advanced learner. This example has a right-hand crook lock, as it was produced for the US market. It is in good cosmetic order and is free-blowing.
£6,000.00 On approval
BN10495a Adler 1358 £5,500.00 Available
BN10453a Adler pre-war £5,500.00 Available
BN10467a Adler 1357 £4,500.00 Available
BN10484a Adler Sonora
Built in1950's. Comest with2 crooks - Adler #2 and another unmarked.
£4,500.00 Available
BN10494a Moosman 100 £4,500.00 Available
BN10509a Howarth Academy Short Reach
Highly popular short reach bassoons. Ex school instruments, each instrument has been fully serviced. Extended LH thumb keys for a more comfortable reach, covered L3. The boot joint features L3 and L4 keywork closer to the tone holes for shorter reach and simplified keywork to allow smaller hands easier access to the keywork. Smaller handrest to support smaller hand. Supplied with 1 crook and zip up case. These instruments may have minor cosmetic marks or scratches as any instrument used by younger players in a busy school music department often does. This does not affect the playability or integrity of the instrument.
£4,500.00 Available
BN10509b Howarth Academy Short Reach
Highly popular short reach bassoons. Ex school instruments, each instrument has been fully serviced. Extended LH thumb keys for a more comfortable reach, covered L3. The boot joint features L3 and L4 keywork closer to the tone holes for shorter reach and simplified keywork to allow smaller hands easier access to the keywork. Smaller handrest to support smaller hand. Supplied with 1 crook and zip up case. These instruments may have minor cosmetic marks or scratches as any instrument used by younger players in a busy school music department often does. This does not affect the playability or integrity of the instrument.
£4,500.00 Available
BN10509c Howarth Academy Short Reach
Highly popular short reach bassoons. Ex school instruments, each instrument has been fully serviced. Extended LH thumb keys for a more comfortable reach, covered L3. The boot joint features L3 and L4 keywork closer to the tone holes for shorter reach and simplified keywork to allow smaller hands easier access to the keywork. Smaller handrest to support smaller hand. Supplied with 1 crook and zip up case. These instruments may have minor cosmetic marks or scratches as any instrument used by younger players in a busy school music department often does. This does not affect the playability or integrity of the instrument.
£4,500.00 Available
BN10472a Adler Sonora 1357
Fully overhauled example of popular Adler instrument. Ideal for students and amateur players alike. High D, left hand crook lock
£4,200.00 Available
BN10448a BN10448a Fox Model 41
Polypropylene bodied instrument. Good robust instrument for students, an ideal school music department instrument. Suits player up to grade 5/6. Covered 3rd for LH3
£4,000.00 Available
BN10455a Adler 1357 £4,000.00 Available
BN10363a Schreiber 502
Excellent example of a 502. A more basic keywork system but excellent singing voice, ideal instrument for a student or chamber player
£4,000.00 Available
BN10266 BN10266 Adler 1357 / Sonora
1357 stamped Sonora fully serviced, some cosmetic wear but otherwise in excellent playing condition. 2 crooks, supplied Pro Tec Bassoon Case
£4,000.00 Available
BN10432b Schreiber 503 £4,000.00 Available
BN10435b Schreiber 503 £4,000.00 Available
BN10377a Fox Model 41
Polypropylene bodied instrument. Good robust instrument for students, an ideal school music department instrument. Suits player up to grade 5/6. Covered 3rd for LH3
£4,000.00 Available
BN10355a BN10355a Schreiber 503 £3,800.00 Available
BN10463a Schreiber 503 £3,800.00 Available
BN10469a Schreiber 502
Simple system instrument, basic keywork ideal for beginners up to grade 5-6. Full rich sound fully serviced
£3,500.00 Available
BN10427a Schreiber 502 £3,500.00 Available
BN10422a BN10422a Schrieber Student £3,000.00 Available
BN10344a BN10344a Elkhart Lesher £3,000.00 Available
BN10258 BN10258 Huller Bassoon
Serviced in our workshops this is a great bassoon for a student player. Comes with two crooks and spike.
£2,800.00 Available
BN10350a BN10350a Schreiber Bassoon
Schreiber student bassoon serviced in our workshops. Ideal for players at all levels. Older Schreibers are an excellent starting instrument with a rich dark sound and good, stable intonation.
£2,700.00 Available
BN10367a BN10367a Huller Pre war Bassoon £2,500.00 Available
BN10216 BN10216 Corton Basic system
Ideal school instrument. Suits players up to grade 5 standard
£1,500.00 Available

Historic Bassoons

 -  1 instrument.
BN10500a BN10500a Unknown Baroque - original
Original C18 4-key bassoon with brass rings, A=415, maple with brass keys, estimated (by William Waterhouse) to be of German/Austrian origin. This instrument was restored in late '70s by Jeremy Soulsby. 2 crooks: (a) a contemporary late C18 or early C19crook (b) a copy of a crook in the Bate Collection selected to match the instrument, and built by Graham Lyndon Jones in the 1980s. In a Howarth ‘Tube’ case.
£4,500.00 Available

Reed Making Equipment

 -  1 instrument.
BN10432c Nystroem Bassoon / Contra Profiler £500.00 Available

Bassoon Crooks

 -  75 instruments.
BN10460a BN10460a Leitzinger M1 V Platinum English Bend £800.00 Available
BN10507c BN10507c Heckel CCV1 £750.00 Available
BN10492a BN10492a Leitzinger S2 V £700.00 Available
BN10490a BN10490a Puchner Puchner contra crook £700.00 Available
BN10495b BN10495b Leitzinger S2 N £650.00 Available
BN10491a BN10491a Heckel C2 £500.00 Available
BN10477a BN10477a Heckel CDV0 £500.00 Available
BN10465b BN10465b Heckel CC3 pre war (Patched)
Has been patched on seam and where vent hole cover was (manufactured to use with bassoon without crook key)
£500.00 Available
BN10461d BN10461d Heckel CDV00 £500.00 Available
BN10477b BN10477b Heckel CD2 £450.00 Available
BN10461c BN10461c Heckel CDV00 - english bend £450.00 Available
BN10485a BN10485a Yamaha CN1 £450.00 Available
BN10485b BN10485b Yamaha CN2 £450.00 Available
BN10487a BN10487a Fox *CVC* 2 £450.00 Available
BN10488c BN10488c Moosmann PW1 English Bend £450.00 Available
BN10498a BN10498a Puchner ED2 £450.00 Available
BN10436a BN10436a Heckel CV2 £450.00 Available
BN10436b BN10436b Heckel CDV2 £450.00 Available
BN10359a BN10359a heckel CD1
English Bend. Patched
£450.00 Available
BN10381a BN10381a Puchner CD2 £450.00 Available
BN10399b BN10399b Heckel CD2
Has been patched
£450.00 Available
BN10232e BN10232e Heckel CD1 £450.00 Available
BN10159 BN10159 Fox *CTC* R2 2 £450.00 Available
BN10257a BN10257a Fox *CTC* R2 2
Like New
£450.00 Available
BN10488a BN10488a Moosmann PW1 £425.00 Available
BN10488b BN10488b Moosmann PW2 £425.00 Available
BN10484b BN10484b Heckel CD2
Crook has patch and some wear.
£400.00 Available
BN10327a BN10327a Puchner BD2 £400.00 Available
BN10244b BN10244b Puchner BD2 £400.00 Available
BN10401b BN10401b Yamaha CN1 £400.00 Available
BN10370h BN10370h Heckel CDV1 £350.00 Available
BN10371e BN10371e Puchner BD0 £350.00 Available
BN10280a BN10280a Puchner MD 1 £350.00 Available
BN10311b BN10311b Heckel CD1
Deep bend - Patch on bend
£350.00 Available
BN10311d BN10311d Puchner BD2 £350.00 Available
BN10286b BN10286b Heckel BD1
Brass
£350.00 Available
BN10341b Heckel CC00 £350.00 Available
BN10482c BN10482c Heckel CC3
Brass finish
£350.00 Available
BN10461i BN10461i Fox CTC**2 £350.00 Available
BN10503a BN10503a Heckel CC2 £350.00 Available
BN10504a BN10504a Fox *CTC* 1 £300.00 Available
BN10504b BN10504b Fox *CTC* 2 £300.00 Available
BN10487b BN10487b Fox CVC 2 £300.00 Available
BN10487c BN10487c Fox CVC 2 £300.00 Available
BN10368c BN10368c Puchner CD0 English Bend £300.00 Available
BN695B BN695B Heckel BD2
Has a large patch.
£300.00 Available
BN10203b BN10203b Puchner DD0 £300.00 Available
BN10370g BN10370g Heckel CD2
Unplated gold brass.Some small denting at several points but plays well
£300.00 Available
BN10431a BN10431a Moosmann PWF1
English bend - lacquered brass finish
£275.00 Available
BN10431b BN10431b Moosmann A2B English Bend £275.00 Available
BN10431c BN10431c Moosmann P1W English Bend £275.00 Available
BN10172b Fox *CVC* 3 £275.00 Available
BN10100e BN10100e Yamaha C2 £275.00 Available
BN10311a BN10311a Heckel B1
English Bend
£275.00 Available
BN10479b BN10479b Fox CVX 3 £275.00 Available
BN10461g BN10461g Fox CVC2 £250.00 Available
BN10445c BN10445c Fox CTX 2 R2 £250.00 Available
BN10370f BN10370f Heckel CNw2
Hard silver. Large patch
£250.00 Available
BN10497a Adler No. 2 Crook £220.00 Available
BN10405a BN10405a Fox CVX 2 English Bend £200.00 Available
BN10405b BN10405b Fox CVX3 English Bend £200.00 Available
BN10104c BN10104c Nissen standard bassoon crook £200.00 Available
BN10256b BN10256b Fox CVX 1 £195.00 Available
BN815b BN815b Fox CVC 3 Bassoon crook £175.00 Available
BN10372c BN10372c Fox CVX 3 straightened £175.00 Available
BN10503b BN10503b Fox *CTX* 3 £175.00 Available
BN10439a BN10439a Moosmann 2G £150.00 Available
BN811c BN811c Soulsby 1 £150.00 Available
BN10167h BN10167h Soulsby 1
English Bend
£150.00 Available
BN10167j BN10167j Soulsby 1
English bend
£150.00 Available
BN10370c BN10370c Schreiber F1 £130.00 Available
BN10370d BN10370d Schreiber F2 £130.00 Available
BN10222 BN10222 Unmarked na £100.00 Available
BN10392b BN10392b Unknown CC D
unknown make. Length not stamped.
£100.00 Available
BN10370b BN10370b unstamped 1 £80.00 Available

Bassoon Case

 -  1 instrument.
BN10389b BN10389b Wiseman Bassoon case
Traditional style Wiseman tubular bassoon case
£500.00 Available
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