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Heckel #10,233

$46,000
Heckel #10,233 has had three pro owners since it was new in February of 1959. It’s an exceptional instrument for the professional player, particularly a first-position bassoonist seeking a lifetime Heckel.

Brian Charles has cleaned, oiled, adjusted, and play-tested this bassoon in our shop, ensuring it’s ready for performance. It will be fully play-tested, and adjusted again just before it goes out on trial to you.

Condition

    Body

    • The maple wood body is in excellent condition with average wear for its age
    • The wood shows no evidence of structural repairs, added screw holes, or patchwork
    • There is finish loss in the usual places on the wing joint and at some of the tone holes as shown in the photos

    Keywork

    • The German system silver plated keywork system is in clean, oiled, and fully adjusted condition
    • Normal wear with minor plating loss at the usual touchpoints
    • The pads are in fine condition
    • Bumpers and corks have been replaced as needed
    • The entire key system has been cleaned and oiled.

    For more information on how to trial this instrument, Click Here.
    If you’re ready to trial this instrument email us or call us at (845) 334-0145

    Features

    • Serviced throughout its life by top-level bassoon technicians
    • All original keywork, with addition of a high e key by Charles Huebner
    • Silver tone hole inserts
    • Lined wing and small boot bore
    • High d key
    • High e key
    • Four rollers

    Bocals

    • A silver Heckel CC #1 (z) and a silver Heckel CC #2 (z) are both in very good condition

    Case

    • The ProTec integral case is in solid condition with exterior wear and some fraying around the edges
    • A shoulder strap is included

    For more information on how to trial this instrument, Click Here.
    If you’re ready to trial this instrument email us or call us at (845) 334-0145

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