Products

Top quality second hand bassoons for sale at Double Reed Ltd.

Second Hand Bassoons

Top quality used bassoons for sale, meticulously prepared

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Bassoon Accessories

A selection of hand-picked accessories

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Carefully-selected bassoon reeds for sale to suit all bassoonists

Bassoon Reeds

Carefully-selected bassoon reeds to suit all bassoonists

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Specialist Bassoon Repair Service at Double Reed Ltd.

Repair Service

A specialist in-house bassoon repair service. From minor adjustments to a full overhaul, including wood finishing, keywork and tuning, we can repair your bassoon to a very high standard.

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News

Waterhouse Bassoon Day 2025 Advance Notice

Waterhouse Bassoon Day 2025 Advance Notice

We are pleased to announce that the Waterhouse Bassoon Day 2025 is taking place on Saturday 26 April 2025 in the usual venue in Gloucestershire, UK.

Oct
25

Our Most Popular Videos Ever!

Having recently reviewed our video stats, we were amazed to find we have published almost 90 videos, with a total of over 800,000 views across YouTube and Facebook! Here are our top five most popular videos (plus a bonus one) across our channels...
Oct
11

Ever wondered what happens during a re-pad?

The mechanics of the bassoon are complex compared to many instruments. Getting all of the moving parts to work in tandem with each other takes years of experience, and an encyclopaedic knowledge of the instrument. So, what happens during a bassoon re-pad?
Sep
19

10 Easy Ways to Damage your Bassoon

10 Easy Ways to Damage your Bassoon - Our specialist bassoon technicians have collated the top 10 ways bassoons can be damaged accidentally, based on years of servicing, repairing and restoring bassoons in our workshop. Read on to find out how not to damage your bassoon!
Get Specialist Expert Bassoon Advice at Double Reed Ltd.

Get Specialist Expert Advice

Customer care is our top priority and we work hard to provide a friendly, professional service. Our expert staff have detailed knowledge of all the instruments in stock and can offer pre- and post-sales advice. 

  • Purchasing your first bassoon
  • Choosing a bassoon for a child
  • Finding your professional bassoon
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