Heckel Model 41i Bassoon Serial Number 7119 EXCELLENT

Here is Heckel Bassoon #7119. With a legacy stretching back over a century, Heckel bassoons remain the choice of the world’s finest players. This early Heckel (circa low 1930s) is characterized by its thin-wall construction and short bore. This instrument responds immediately and with great resonance when needed. It has the ability to project sound and create a brighter, more vibrant tone, making it suitable for solo passages or when needing to cut through an ensemble.This bassoon is in excellent condition. It has just been completely gone over by my master technician and is completely ready to play - please see a video of this bassoon being played on YouTube. Formerly the property of the principal bassoonist of a major US symphony orchestra this instrument has advanced keywork, including the high D and E keys. This instrument has been refinished in black varnish at some point - we did not do it. The Heckel brands on the joints are difficult to make out but can be observed under mag