$1,000? or $10,000? Also, who would be a good person to send it to? I know Carl Sawicki is good - he fixed up my first Fox. How much would it cost to get that kind of work done? (A ballpark figure is all I'm looking for. I'm a poor college student, I could only probably afford a few thousand a year for fixing it up, so it might take me a while to save up enough to send it to someone really good. If something like the finish used for violins is applied carefully, its possible to avoid the dampening effect). However, I have also heard that that usually occurs for the type of shiny finishing jobs used on foxes. I'd like to send my new bassoon to someone to have them fix it (I know that sometimes, finishing a bassoon can dampen the sound. In addition, I played another Heckel and noticed that the keys seemed a lot tighter on the second one - they were firmer and didn't wiggle around so much. The finish is off in a lot of places, and a lot of the nickel plating is gone. S& S are known internationally for their quality instruments and this item is no exception. This Bassoon features a beautiful stained maple body with a well balanced and resonate tone. The only changes I'd like to make are cosmetic. This is a Schreiber and Sohne Nauheim Bassoon outfit. In terms of its playing ability, it's in perfect condition - it has an amazing tone, no leaks, and the wood has not even begun to warp. It's a pre-war Heckel, in the 8*** series. Schreiber & Sohne (Son's) Wood Bassoon W/Case This instrument is in good condition and could use some cleaning the instrument was very well cared for Type & Brand: Bassoon, Schreiber & Sohn Condition: Good - shows some sign of wear Case. I just finished my freshman year of college, and I got my first Heckel.
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