bassoon between $5,000 - $10,000

    
bassoon between $5,000 - $10,000    00:51 on Friday, October 29, 2004          
(Taylor)
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im a senior this year and planning on continuing the bassoon in college. At this point i still use a school owened plastic student model bassoon which i have been using for 6 years now. I figured its about time i purchased a real one. Im looking for a good amateur to profesional bassoon prefereably new in the price range of 5-10 thousand dollars. i would consider a used one and would consider going a little over the 10,000 if i found a really good bassoon. what brand/model would you think would work best for me.


Re: bassoon between $5,000 - $10,000    21:14 on Sunday, November 7, 2004          
(oboechick)
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Renard (220 or 222)get a high D key


Re: bassoon between $5,000 - $10,000    11:26 on Thursday, November 11, 2004          
(Jonny)
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Since you have been playing for that long, I think you should get a Puchner.. they are around 10 grand, and the only bassoon that i know of that has a better sound is a heckel, which can go for 25+ grand.. Renards are good, but in my opinion, german bassoons get a better sound.


Re: bassoon between $5,000 - $10,000    22:05 on Wednesday, November 17, 2004          
(matt)
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You should get a Fox/Renard. Heckels, which are the best, are out of your price range. The problem with other brands is the build quality. It would be best to ge a Fox/renard. Look into the Renard 240.


Re: bassoon between $5,000 - $10,000    22:20 on Wednesday, November 17, 2004          
(Jonny)
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thats why i said he should get a puchner...they are similar to Heckel, since they are both German, and they are better than most fox models..and puchner is in his price range..


Re: bassoon between $5,000 - $10,000    01:18 on Thursday, November 18, 2004          
(RCJ)
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There are four brand of bassoon which are considered "professional": Heckel, Puchner, Yamaha and Fox (not Renard). The top Renards are excellent, but Renard is Fox`s student line, and the Fox Co. is very clear on that. Price-wise, you might be able to get a new Puchner for $10,000, I`m not sure. The other professional horns will be more. Used, you could probably get any of them except a Heckel for under 10. If you`re considering a Renard, you might also look at Moosmann, I think they`re comparable in price and quality to the better Renards.


Re: bassoon between $5,000 - $10,000    17:51 on Tuesday, November 30, 2004          
(jay)
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get a used heckel... that`ll impress the ladies... lol... around $13,000 if it`s messed up enough *thumbs up*


Re: bassoon between $5,000 - $10,000    16:58 on Friday, December 10, 2004          
(Jonboy)
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You guys all forget Moosmann. I`ve been playing one for a year now and no problems! Awesome intonation and a better tone than a Fox. I had my choice of the Fox Renard 220 or the Moosmann 100A and I took the 100A. They`re about the same as the Fox I remember but a little more. I seriously recommend you check them out.

www.millermarketingco.com

Good luck!


Re: bassoon between $5,000 - $10,000    16:58 on Friday, December 10, 2004          
(Jonboy)
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Sorry, they`re about the same price. I like the Moosmann keyboard work better too.


Re: bassoon between $5,000 - $10,000    22:55 on Monday, December 20, 2004          
(Randy)
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Came across this ad online at <www.musicalchairs.info/instrumentsales.asp?category=fagotto>. Might be just what you are looking for!

Moosmann 100A - mint condition. Big sound, excellent intonation, very responsive. Silver plated keywork, high D & E, silver water tubes, whisper key (and RH lock), lots of roller & two premium bocals. Pictures available.
6000 USD <robert_goler@earthlink.net>


Re: bassoon between $5,000 - $10,000    12:56 on Saturday, January 29, 2005          
(MoosmannFagottist)
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Hi,

I am a German non professional bassoon player. It`s very funny hearing of a plastic bassoon. Must be absolutly terrible. ;-))
Well, I recommand highly a Moosmann bassoon. I went 2 years ago to Waiblingen near Stuttgart where Moosmann is located and spoke with Mr Moosmann. He is a wonderful man. The 100 is the student model, but it is a pretty instrument. If you have more money have a look at the semi-professional 150 or professional 200 models. They are in their prize range amazing. If you want to become a professional bassoonist you have to look for a Heckel. There are a lot other very good bassoons but most professionals in europe buy a Heckel if they have the money. It`s the Heckel-sound! ;-)
Blessings, Martin


Re: bassoon between $5,000 - $10,000    12:39 on Wednesday, February 2, 2005          
(Randy)
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The Moosmann 100A is a different instrument than the 100 on view at the factory. The 100A has the key work of the 150 (semi-pro) without the French finish. It is a lovely instrument but finding one under $7500 is going to be hard with the decline of the dollar...and only likely to get harder in time. Far better investment than a Fox!


Re: bassoon between $5,000 - $10,000    17:32 on Tuesday, February 15, 2005          
(Taylor)
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I decided bassoons are just to damn expensive and i figure i`ll just make one of my own out of pvc pipe, duck tape, elmers glue and some chewing gum.


Re: bassoon between $5,000 - $10,000    16:56 on Saturday, February 19, 2005          
(Taylor)
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Fox Renard 220/240`s are would be good, but to be honest EVERYONE HAS ONE!, I played in an honors band with 160 kids, and 8 bassoons, and out of the 8 of us, 5 of them had either a 220, or a 240! Id go for a Schrieber or a Fox 101 perhaps!


Re: bassoon between $5,000 - $10,000    16:25 on Sunday, February 20, 2005          
   








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