Heckel 5000

For sale, a superb 5000 series Heckel (57XX). This instrument has beautiful hand painted antique finish with stripes, and looks stunning. It plays with balance and focus, and is a very fine example of a 5000 series Heckel. This series of Heckel is outstandingly free blowing and resonant. A superb professional instrument.

This example has professional keywork including high D and high E keys, whisper key lock and more.

Having undergone a complete overhaul, including a full re-pad, all new felts and corks, this bassoon is in outstanding playing condition.

Heckel bassoons are rare and sought after for their beautiful sound and flexible tone.

In particular this bassoon features:

• An even and silky tone, characteristic of a fine quality 5000 series Heckel. Good dynamic range and very responsive
• Accurate intonation
• Professional level of keywork including high D and E keys, left thumb whisper key lock, six rollers, alternate Bb-F#-G#, C# and E-F#, Eb trill keys
• Heckel CD1 crook/bocal
• Marcus Bonna case with backstraps

This bassoon is sold in outstanding playing condition.

Commission sale on behalf of a private vendor.