What are bassoons worth?

Bassoon Price Tags A new bassoon can have a list price ranging from under $5000 to over $20,000. Many popular models are discounted by dealers and a bit of shopping around can be worth the effort. Used instruments can cost from about $2000 to as much as a new instrument.

Where can I sell my bassoon?

Failing this, eBay or other auction sites are realistically the only other places to sell a bassoon.

How much is a new Heckel bassoon?

Heckel instruments are made in a small workshop Wiesbaden, Germany, which only makes about 100 instruments per year. This is why new instruments can often cost $70,000+ and you only have that privilege after being on a waiting list currently about 8 years long!

How do I buy a bassoon?

Choosing your bassoon is a very personal experience with many things to consider along the way. The material from which the bassoon is made, the age of the instrument, its mechanical condition, your playing environment, frequency of use, price, resale value, your level of accomplishment just to name a few!

Why is a bassoon so expensive?

they’re wood. wood is far harder to work with than brass…you can’t just mold and pound it into shape or manufacture the right allow…you have to select the right individual pieces of wood and then bore them… each piece will be slightly different.

What is the most expensive bassoon?

What is the Most Expensive Bassoon? Currently, the most expensive you can find online is the Fox Model 920 Contrabassoon, at a price of around $35,000.

How long do bassoons last?

The expected lifetime of a bassoon is, usually, longer than that of its owner. A well-cared for bassoon will last indefinitely; a neglected bassoon is liable to fall into disrepair, and if not restored, will become unplayable.

Who made the best bassoons?

The top 11 best bassoon brands are:

• Walter.
• Yamaha.
• Leitzinger.
• Bell.
• Schreiber.
• Allora.
• Moosmann.
• Jupiter.

Is bassoon hard to learn?

The bassoon is one of the most difficult instruments in the orchestra to play, but people just don’t take it seriously. That’s not surprising when you get a glimpse of the thing: It’s a double-reed instrument that looks like someone turned a bong into a saxophone.