Heckel Crest (Opus)

A rare Heckel Crest (Opus) bassoon for sale second hand. Photographs to follow after a service.

Made in 1996 by Heckel, this bassoon is listed in the official Heckel book, Edith Reiter's 'Wilhelm Heckel', on the Heckel serial number list. This Heckel bassoon is contemporary with a 14,000 series Heckel 41i model bassoon. It plays and looks the same as a 14,000 series Heckel and is a superb sounding instrument. It has some highly specified options including 15 rollers, high D and high E keys, solid silver finger hole liners, Ab/Bb trill key.

This Heckel Crest (Opus) bassoon is an exceptional opportunity if you want a modern Heckel bassoon. They are no longer made and they rarely come up for sale. The waiting list is for the Heckel 41i Model is famously long.

You can read more about Heckel Crest (Opus) bassoons in the official Heckel bassoon book. Ask for more information if you don't have the book.

This is a magnificent instrument with a big, dark sound, pure tenor register and superb intonation.

This bassoon is receiving a full service and will be available to try shortly. Register your interest if you would like to come and try it or find out more. Photographs will be available after the service.

This bassoon features:

• Incredible projection and dynamic range
• Warm, round, and direct Heckel sound
• Outstanding intonation
• Original Heckel varnish
• Silver plated keywork in great condition
• A lot of extra keys including high D and high E keys, 15 rollers, left hand whisper key lock, right hand Eb trill key, Ab/Bb trill key in the place of the right hand G# key
• Solid silver finger hole liners extending into the bore
• Heckel CC1 crook/bocal
• Heckel hard case

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.