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Re: French bassoons

Author: Chris P
Date: 2007-05-11 23:11

I haven't given up on the idea of French bassoons yet - I bought a Buffet RC model bassoon from 1982, so at least the pitch will be right - and from what I've read about the RC model bassoon it has a different bore - possibly wider than the standard Buffets.

Check the extra keywork on this one (and the keyguard - it's from a Buffet sax with the end bent in!) - I think the fingerplate for LH2 is connected to the vent key to help stabilise the E (xoo|ooo), but not entirely sure what the extra thumb key and the extra touch by the RH Ab key are for.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=008&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&viewitem=&item=180111349610&rd=1&rd=1

But at least it comes with a crook and a hard case that isn't all battered to pieces like some I've seen - as it's not easy finding replacement hard cases to fit French bassoons (unless you use a padded gig bag), and a new or replacement crook usually costs more than the price of an old French bassoon.

I'll also be overhauling it once I get it - though it looks like it's been very well looked after.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.

Post Edited (2007-05-11 23:13)

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