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Doublereed Archive - Posting 000020.txt from 2002/11

From: "Javier Rodriguez" <contrabassoons@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [Doublereed-l] Price of Bassoons
Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2002 23:36:18 -0500

Although it is true that a new Heckel is around 30K with a wait, you can
find many older, used Heckels for much less. I have a wonderful Heckel 6000
series which I was able to nab for 19,500 and I'm sure there are many other
Heckels out there that are also good horns without having to spend a full
30G's. But I do agree with Herb--Heckel or Fox are the recommended brands.
Happy hunting!
Javier Rodriguez

>From: herb fawcett <herbgosia@-----.net>
>
>The best, IMHO, Heckel is around $30K with a long wait. Fox pro models are
>up to $20K full retail, and the best buy of all is the Renard 240 at a
>little over $5000( I think). HOWEVER... the best is the one that is the
>best fit for you. You will hear more than enough about the bassoon-shaped
>objects available from China and some Eastern European sources. If money
>and
>time are no object... Heckel. If money is an issue...Renard 240 will serve
>you very well indeed; the rest are all spread around the middle. If you are
>in mid range as far as money is concerned, you might want to contact Arthur
>Grossman about a Wolf bassoon. He makes them sound very fine.
>
>Herb
>
> > From: Lawrence Zaidan <larryzaidan@-----.net>
> >
> > As a non woodwind player, could y'all inform me what a good bassoon
> > costs? What are the better brands? What brands should you stay away
> > from?
> >
> > TIA,
> >
> > Larry Zaidan
> >
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