W. Schreiber & Söhne Bassoon Overview

This W. Schreiber & Söhne bassoon offers a traditional German-made wood-body bassoon platform for players who need a serious double reed instrument for ensemble, school, and advancing study use. Schreiber bassoons are well regarded by educators and developing bassoonists because they are built around the familiar Heckel-style bassoon concept used throughout modern orchestral, band, and chamber playing.

W. Schreiber & Söhne Bassoon Specifications

• Instrument Type: Bassoon
• Key: C
• Body Material: Wood
• Keywork: Silver-plated
• Finish: Reddish-brown lacquer
• Country of Manufacture: Germany
• Case: Hard case
• Accessories: Crutch
• Serial Number: 20623

Condition & Setup

This used bassoon is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. The wood finish shows fine surface scratches, scuffs, small nicks, and handling marks. The silver-plated keywork, bands, and boot cap show scratching, haze, tarnish, and oxidation from normal use. The included hard case is heavily worn externally, with torn covering, exposed wood, worn edges, and scuffed hardware.

Who the Bassoon Is For

This bassoon is suited to an advancing student, school program, educator, community ensemble player, or doubler who needs a wood-body bassoon with a familiar German bassoon layout and a centered ensemble role. It is a practical choice for players moving beyond basic entry-level equipment who want an instrument appropriate for concert band, orchestra, chamber music, and applied study.

Common Questions About the W. Schreiber & Söhne Bassoon

How does a Schreiber bassoon fit an advancing player?

Schreiber bassoons are commonly chosen by students, educators, and ensemble programs because they provide a traditional bassoon design concept in a format suitable for serious study and regular ensemble use.

What should players evaluate when comparing this bassoon with other used bassoons?

Bassoonists should compare response across registers, bocal compatibility, key fit, pad seal, low-register stability, and overall intonation tendencies. These factors matter especially for players preparing ensemble parts, auditions, and private study repertoire.

Is a wood-body bassoon appropriate for school and ensemble use?

A wood-body bassoon is appropriate for players and programs that can maintain the instrument properly and want the tonal character associated with traditional bassoon construction. It rewards careful handling and regular maintenance.