Heckel Bassoon 5741

last updated Tue, 21 Apr 2020 20:17:05 GMT

Description

NOT a "long bore" instrument. Original ivory bell ring with a chip missing. Metal rings on both ends of the long joint. The boot cap is set up to use a spike for playing.

History

Known owners: 1

Observed Sales Listings:

(12/2002) ebay
(04/2003) idrs

Known servicing:

Keith Bowen - Restored; added high D and E keys, tubes in the finger holes, rollers on Low F-A♭, low F-F♯, thumb B♭-F♯, and low C♯-D♯, plus an extra touch for the low C. Custom whisper key lock mechanism, which can be engaged or disengaged without removing thumb from the key, thus not opening the whisper key pad while engaging or disengaging it.