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Author: heckelmaniac
Date: 2013-02-14 06:55
Today I came across Heckel bassoon #4994 (made in 1911) that a friend of mine has inherited.
This instrument has FRENCH system key-work, in the style of Buffet.
This instrument is for sure NOT a "World System" Heckel bassoon.
Can anyone confirm that any other Heckel bassoons with French system key-work
exist?
With thanks in advance,
Peter
Oboes.us
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Author: wkleung
Date: 2013-02-14 20:48
Hello Peter,
I have a Buffet-Crampon bassoon and have played many French instruments. Would you have photos of the Heckel $4994 to share?
Sincerely,
Wai Kit Leung
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2013-02-23 04:43
I've only ever seen true French system Heckels in their catalogues (both bassoons and contras) but not in the flesh. Only seen a couple of "World Systems" in the flesh.
Also a photo of a Mollenauer which could be French bore German system, unless it's just a standard German bore with French style bell (as Heckel offered):
http://web.archive.org/web/20041217183857/http://www.jdri.jp/products/bassoon/mollenhauer.html
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
Independent Woodwind Repair Specialist
Oboes, Clarinets and Saxes
NOT A MEMBER OF N.A.M.I.R.
The opinions I express are my own.
Post Edited (2013-02-23 04:46)
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Author: wkleung
Date: 2013-03-06 17:14
Hi Chris,
Thanks for posting the Mollenauer. The "French" type is definitely a German bassoon, just with the outer contour of the French bell.
Sincerely,
Wai Kit Leung
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