Püchner Bassoons
Professional, German-Made Bassoons for the Modern Orchestra
Püchner bassoons feature in orchestras all over Europe, and have a renewed following in the US. The wood, curly mountain maple, ages for over 20 years in their workshop. The new bore design, which is the same among all of Püchner's models, is thick-walled and allows for greater projection and volume without sacrificing tone quality or flexibility. The keys feature silver plating. All Püchner bassoons possess full professional key work: high D and E keys, rollers for both little fingers and the right thumb, and a left-hand whisper key lock. The wing joint has a rubber lining, and the boot joint also has this lining through most of the bore.
Model Jubilee
The model Jubilee is the most basic in terms of key work. It boasts all of the above features, and of course has great intonation, projection, and response. The model Jubilee has rubber water tubes.
Model 23
In addition to the above, the Model 23 features: Ab-Bb trill key, Eb trill key for the left hand, and rollers for the left thumb. The key work boasts nylon-lined pivot screw sockets, which makes the key action very smooth and silent. The tone holes also contain Sterling silver linings.
The Model 23 comes in two possible finishes, Antique and Traditional (Dark Red). We currently only stock the compact version.
Model Superior
In addition, the Model Superior features rollers for low D, low C, the whisper key, and C# key; additionally, all rollers are mother-of-pearl. It has an articulated Ab-Bb trill key, which can be used for G-Bb, Gb-Bb, and F-Bb tremolos. There is a double C# trill key touch on the boot joint, a double low C spatula, as well as a second spatula for high E. The low Bb key features a special adjustment screw for dampening and adjusting intonation on the low notes. The key work boasts nylon-lined pivot screw sockets, which makes the key action very smooth and silent. The tone holes also contain Sterling silver linings; additionally, 13 of the keys are Sterling silver.
The Model Superior is compact-cut only; however, it comes in three possible finishes, Antique, Traditional (Dark Red), and Classic (bright red).
