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Fox Model 51 Intermediate Bassoon SN 24614 Fox Model 51 Intermediate Bassoon SN 24614

Fox Model 51 Intermediate Bassoon SN 24614

$ 2,499
Heckel Model 41i Bassoon Serial Number 10314 Heckel Model 41i Bassoon Serial Number 10314

Heckel Model 41i Bassoon Serial Number 10314

$ 39,999
Heckel Model 41i Bassoon Serial Number 9959 Heckel Model 41i Bassoon Serial Number 9959

Heckel Model 41i Bassoon Serial Number 9959

$ 34,999
Josef Puchner Original Wood Bassoon Josef Puchner Original Wood Bassoon

Josef Puchner Original Wood Bassoon

$ 5,999

Bassoons at The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds

Explore professional and student bassoons for sale at The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds, where craftsmanship, tonal depth, and mechanical precision come together for serious woodwind performers. Our curated selection includes student, intermediate, and professional bassoons built from carefully seasoned maple and high-quality composite materials, featuring responsive keywork, smooth whisper keys, and stable intonation across all registers. Whether you’re preparing orchestral excerpts, performing solo repertoire, or anchoring the low end of a wind ensemble, our bassoons deliver the warm, resonant tone and dynamic flexibility discerning players expect. Every instrument is professionally inspected and adjusted for optimal response and reliability, ensuring confident performance from the first note. Shop bassoons online with expert support, secure checkout, and fast shipping from a trusted wind specialist.

Browse new, refurbished, used & vintage bassoons at The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds from top brands like Fox, Jupiter, Yamaha, Heckel & more.  Shop now to find the perfect bassoon to suit your playing style and budget.

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FAQs

What is a bassoon?

The bassoon is a large double-reed woodwind instrument known for its rich, warm low register and expressive tenor range. It plays a vital role in orchestra, band, and chamber music, often providing both bass support and lyrical solos.

Why is the bassoon so expensive?

Bassoons are complex, hand-crafted instruments with long bores folded back on themselves, extensive keywork, and detailed hand-finishing. The maple wood that these instruments is made of also takes more time to select, season, and manufacture into the instrument. The time and precision required in construction—especially on professional models—contribute to the higher cost.

What is a bocal?

The bocal is the curved metal tube that connects the reed to the bassoon. Different bocals can subtly affect response, intonation, and tonal color, and many advanced players own more than one.

What kind of reeds do I need for my bassoon?

Many serious bassoonists make or heavily adjust their own reeds. The reed has a major impact on tone and response, customization is common at the advanced level. Students prefer a softer reed for easier response, while professionals use higher strength reeds that offer a more complex balance between response and depth of tone.

What materials are bassoons made from?

Most professional bassoons are made from maple, valued for its stability and tonal warmth. Student models may use synthetic materials for durability and reduced maintenance concerns.

What’s the difference between student and professional bassoons?

Student bassoons are designed for durability and ease of response, often with simplified keywork. Professional models include additional keys for extended range and alternate fingerings, along with refined bore designs for greater tonal complexity.

How heavy is a bassoon?

Bassoons are larger than most woodwinds, but they are supported by a seat strap or harness rather than held entirely by the hands, making them manageable for most players. Wood body bassoons tend to be noticeably lighter than plastic or composite models.

What is so special about a Heckel bassoon?

The legendary bassoons crafted by Wilhelm Heckel are widely regarded as the gold standard of the instrument world. Known for their complex, singing tone, exceptional projection, and refined keywork, Heckel bassoons have long been the preferred choice of leading orchestral professionals. Their carefully developed bore design and meticulous hand craftsmanship create a balanced scale and a distinctive tonal depth that blends beautifully while still carrying over a full orchestra. For many players, owning a Heckel represents not just an instrument purchase, but the culmination of a lifetime of artistic pursuit.