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Heckel #4648 Bassoon

$16,000
An exceptional classic with a modern Heckel sound. Made in 1907 and kept in fine condition throughout its professional life this bassoon is appropriate for professional performance. This instrument is “cured” and stable and needs no breaking in. It comes from the personal collection of noted scholar and bassoon collector Richard Murry. 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.
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Condition

    Body

    • The maple wood body was professionally refinished using conservative methods, leaving the original makers marks very visible and the body well protected and beautiful
    • There is no sign of structural repair or patchwork
    • No boot rot or repairs found

    Keywork

    • The German system keywork has been cleaned, oiled, polished, and fully adjusted
    • It was resilvered and is in excellent condition
    • The pads and bumpers are in excellent condition

    If you’d like to explore whether this instrument is the right fit for your playing, we’re always glad to help guide you.
    Please feel free to reach out at (845) 334-0145 or brian@charlesmusic.com

    Features

    • Original keywork with thoughtful and practical additions
    • Added E-flat trill key
    • Upgraded little finger keys with rollers for improved facility
    • Added high D key and G trill key
    • Silver tone hole inserts
    • Hand rest (crutch) and assembly included

    Bocal

    • Heckel postwar B #2

    Case

    • Bonna integrated case in near-mint condition

    Accessories

    • New Fox swabs, bocal swab, polishing cloth, and hand rest included

    If you’d like to explore whether this instrument is the right fit for your playing, we’re always glad to help guide you.
    Please feel free to reach out at (845) 334-0145 or brian@charlesmusic.com

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