Heckel #10233 Bassoon

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.