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Keith Bowen Bassoon Workshop
New and used bassoons for sale

300 NE 85th ST Seattle, WA 98115 (206) 523-4396

Repair and Maintenance
New and used Bassoons
Used Bassoons
Professional Bassoons

Student Bassoons

Wood,

240 (R)

220 (R)

222 (R)

Plastic

III

IV

41 (R)

51 (R)

Contra Bassoons
Accessories
Contact and Appointments

Model 222
The Renard Standard (Long Bore)

Body

Wood

Linings in the wing joint and small bore of the boot joint. German bell (white ring). Body Lock.

  • Maple

Mechanism

Options

  • 18% nickel silver key castings.
  • Full German system with High D as an option.
  • Plateau key on wing joint third finger hole.
  • Rollers on F, Ab, Eb, Db

Metal tubes extending into the bore in the finger holes of the wing and boot joints to prevent water from entering the tone holes. All posts are set with epoxy and spring posts are locked with screws.

  • High D key
  • ring key for third finger of left hand
  • case cover
  • right hand whisper key lock.

Finish

Bocals

  • Number 2
  • Number 3

C Bore

Intonation

Accessories

A-440 plus or minus one percent, covering all notes. (Measured at 72 degrees F.)

  • Fine plush-lined case
  • 2 reeds
  • neck strap
  • crutch
  • 2 drop drop swabs
  • seat strap