A stunning Heckel 10000 series bassoon for sale. The scale is effortless with precise, well balanced intonation, and a golden flexible sound. This is a flawless example of the famous 10000 series Heckel sound that will sing in the concert hall.
It is an ideal professional instrument with gentlemans model long joint (perfect for taking on a plane with your orchestra), silver finger hole liners extending into the bore, beautiful striped varnish, high E key, extra rollers.
The condition of this bassoon is excellent. We have lightly serviced the bassoon, but it appears to have been repadded not that long ago and is in great condition.
This bassoon features:
- Famous 10K Heckel sound qualities
- Precise intonation throughout
- Beautiful elegant striped varnish in great condition
- Original Heckel stamps intact
- Nickel plated keywork
- Excellent level of keywork including high D key and high E keys, little finger rollers, right hand thumb rollers, alternate F#-G#-Bb keys, C# and E-F# trills, left thumb whisper key lock
- Silver lined finger holes extending into the bore
- Balance hanger
- Original ivory bell ring - can be replaced with faux ivory if required
- Compact gig bag thanks to the divided long joint, with back straps
- Two Heckel crooks, 1 and 2 in length
Owing to the value of this instrument we are not able to send it out by courier, so it will need to be tried at our premises prior to taking it for a trial if required. A borrower will also need to insure it prior to leaving our premises.