Heckel 7000

A Heckel 7000 series bassoon for sale in outstandingly good condition. This is a fine example of this sought after series of Heckel bassoon, with even intonation, a rich, warm sound, and effortless projection.

It was fully restored by Maarten Vonk in the Netherlands a few years ago and we have given it a further service by our in-house bassoon specialists. The playing condition is very good.

This bassoon has fully modernised keywork and has been played professionally by its current owner. It is made of rosewood which has some very beautiful resonance characteristics. The high register is particularly free and pure sounding, and the lower registers have great projection and dynamic range. It is a rich, round sound that projects effortlessly and is gorgeous in tone.

In particular this bassoon features:

• A particularly round, Heckel sound, with great warmth of tone and penetrating projection
• Outstanding intonation and evenness of tone
• Silver plated keywork
• Professional keywork including high D key, high E key, four rollers, E-F# trill, C# trill, alternate F# for right hand little finger, alternate G# (Ab) for right hand thumb, alternate Bb for right hand third finger, left and right hand thumb whisper key locks, extra low C key
• Heckel CC1 crook/bocal
• Professional Bam fibreglass case with back straps in great condition

This is a rare opportunity to invest in a world class instrument.

Owing to the value of this instrument we are not able to send it out by courier, so it will need to be tried at our premises prior to taking it for a trial if required. A borrower will also need to insure it prior to leaving our premises. 

Commission sale on behalf of a private owner.