Adler 1356 Short Reach

A second hand Adler 1356 short reach bassoon for sale in great condition. This is a modern ca. 2010 example of this very popular short reach bassoon by Oscar Adler. It is a good quality, German made bassoon, widely recommended by bassoon teachers in the UK for its ease of playability and nice tone. It is a full size bassoon with modified keywork and 23 keys to help those with smaller hands.

This bassoon features: 

• A nice, warm and responsive tone
• Good intonation
• Silver plated keywork in excellent condition
• Matt varnish in good condition
• Keywork up to high C, including left hand thumb whisper key lock, extra low C key, five rollers. Short reach design with right hand third finger B flat trill key removed to make it easier to reach the keys, and with a left hand third finger plateau key added to reduce the stretch further. Included with extra low C key, extra right hand little finger F# key, C# and E-F# trill keys. The not commonly used alternate G# key for right hand thumb is missing to help reduce weight
• Balance hanger to help take weight off the left arm
• Adler crook/bocal number 2 length
• Case in good condition

This bassoon has been serviced by us and is sold here in outstanding playing condition.

To be sold on behalf of a private owner.