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.

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

Heckel #4648 Bassoon

Condition

Body

Keywork

Features

Bocal

Case

Accessories

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