Adler 1358

The Adler 1358 (Sonora) model is a step up from the well-known Adler 1357 and are always popular. This is a very nice example if outstanding cosmetic and playing condition.

This Adler 1358 has greatly upgraded keywork over and above the standard Adler 1357 model including lots of rollers (10 in total), extra trill keys.

Adler bassoons are universally loved by bassoon teachers and their students for their great sound, effortless playing characteristics and outstanding reliability.

This bassoon features:

• A lovely free blowing sound with good projection. High notes sound easily and it has nice resonant low and middle registers
• Accurate intonation and tuning
• Varnish in very good condition
• Silver plated keywork in excellent condition
• Lined finger holes
• This 26 key model is significantly upgraded from a standard Adler bassoon, and has a high D key, extra low C touch, ten rollers, left hand thumb whisper key lock, four trill keys (E-F#, C#, Eb, Ab/Bb), extra B flat key, extra G sharp key, extra F sharp key
• Tom and Will gig bag in decent condition
• Adler number 2 crook in good condition

This bassoon has received a full service and is sold here in outstanding playing condition. Pads, corks and felts replaced as necessary. All keys and the wood have been hand polished and oiled. Keywork has been adjusted and tightened and much more, ready for its new owner in great condition.

Sold on commission on behalf of a private owner.