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Professional Bassoons

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There are certain instruments that have a special sort of prominence in the symphony orchestra, and one of those is definitely the bassoon. It's the heavy-hitter of the woodwind section, with a deep tone that provides lots of richness to round out the orchestra's sound - and it has no trouble taking the spotlight as a solo instrument. You've got a lot to be proud of as a bassoonist, and at the professional level, it goes without saying that a lot is expected of you. This means you should expect a lot from your instrument in turn, and this selection of professional bassoons is the perfect place to find one that will more than live up to your high expectations.

Bassoons aren't easy to build, so a fine-quality model is a big investment. That said, the choices in this section can readily accommodate different-sized budgets. For the modest musician, a good starting point is the Fox Renard Model 260 Bassoon, which comes in at an affordable price point, especially relative to its stage-ready performance. Moving up to mid-priced professional models, there's the Fox Model I Bassoon and the very popular J Puchner Model 5000 (23) Professional Bassoon. And if you're an especially discerning player, you might also consider the Fox Model 660, 601 or 680.

Maybe you're an accomplished professional and, instead of replacing your prized bassoon, you've come here looking for a way to branch out into something new. If that's the case, check out the Fox Contrabassoon. With its mahogany body and silver-plated metalwork, this instrument is built to deliver world-class performance and reliability. Its deeper voice is the perfect way to add extra dimension and warmth to your orchestra's bassoon section, making your sound as an ensemble stronger than ever.

There's no shortage of reasons you might be looking at professional bassoons. Maybe you're an advanced player transitioning to the professional level and in need of a new instrument to suit. You might be a seasoned pro searching for a new sound. Or perhaps you've decided to expand your repertoire to the contrabassoon. Whatever the case may be, you're looking at the right lineup of instruments to make it happen.