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Top quality second hand bassoons for sale at Double Reed Ltd.

Second Hand Bassoons

Top quality used bassoons for sale, meticulously prepared

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Bassoon Accessories

A selection of hand-picked accessories

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Carefully-selected bassoon reeds for sale to suit all bassoonists

Bassoon Reeds

Carefully-selected bassoon reeds to suit all bassoonists

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Specialist Bassoon Repair Service at Double Reed Ltd.

Repair Service

A specialist in-house bassoon repair service. From minor adjustments to a full overhaul, including wood finishing, keywork and tuning, we can repair your bassoon to a very high standard.

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News

Fixing the tuning on a Heckel bassoon!

Fixing the tuning on a Heckel bassoon!

Fixing the tuning on a Heckel bassoon! We see this problem with bassoons time and time again in our workshop - the fingerholes are the heart and soul of a bassoon, and any issues with them can impact the tuning in a significant way. Watch out latest video to see what our tuning expert, Oliver Ludlow, does to fix these issues.

Jun
10

What if my bassoon has an ivory bell ring?

The law on trading in elephant ivory changed in the UK on 6 June 2022. It is not illegal to own ivory or an item containing ivory, but in most cases it is now illegal to buy or sell these items in the UK. There is an exception for musical instruments with a component made from ivory. The following article sets out in what circumstances this exception applies to bassoons with ivory bell rings.
Mar
18

10 Fun Facts About Bassoons

10 Fun Facts About Bassoons
Feb
28

Bassoon photography - does the camera ever lie?

Being able to see clearly what each of the bassoons on our website looks like – the keywork it has and the bassoon’s condition – is important. Here are some of the things we do to ensure you see our bassoons as accurately as possible on our website, and we hope you gain an insight into the lengths we go in order to bring you bassoons in perfect visual clarity. It is not as easy as it may appear…
Get Specialist Expert Bassoon Advice at Double Reed Ltd.

Get Specialist Expert Advice

Customer care is our top priority and we work hard to provide a friendly, professional service. Our expert staff have detailed knowledge of all the instruments in stock and can offer pre- and post-sales advice. 

  • Purchasing your first bassoon
  • Choosing a bassoon for a child
  • Finding your professional bassoon
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