bassoon choosing?

Question

What do you think about a Scheider and Sohne Bassoon. 1-5, best to worst and why do you think that?

Answer 1

Do you mean "Schreiber"? I've never heard of "Schneider" but Google seems to have quite a lot of links with "Schreiber and Sohne" together, so I'll assume you do (and apologies if I spell it in 4 different ways during this answer...)

Depends on the model. I'd probably rate mine 3 - it's been good to me playing at school and uni, it's reasonably pitch-stable (although I'm not!) and I can't tell much difference between it and the more expensive Adler and Renard I've played too (although the Renard was probably slightly better, and the Adler just edges into 2nd place).

On the down side, mine doesn't have a high-E whisper key (is it E? The top (5th) left thumb key), which I've missed a couple of times - but some Schreibers do (one of the other bassoonists at uni played one very successfully). Hence my comment about "depends on the model".

I guess my scale would have a professional Heckel or Puchner at 5, and cheaper ones, Yamahas & more expensive Adlers or Schreibers at 4. I've played on a pro Puchner which was lovely... very definitely an improvement on my Schreiber, although at least 4 times the cost. The others on my list are just hearsay, but I think they're reasonably fair based on what I've heard. Maybe my level 2 includes more battered Adler/Schreibers, and level 1 would be the "eh? Never heard of that" models that appear on ebay now and then.

Answer 2

I've never heard/played on a Scheider of Sohne, so I'm not much help there, But really choosing a bassoon depends on what level you're at with your playing and what you want to do in the future. In highschool I played on a Fox 240 which is mid-low price range and it was an amazing instrument. Fox has several different models and they're all really great quality instruments. If you're looking to pursue your playing father into the future the Fox 601 is really great. I've heard great things about Puchner's as well. As far as professional instruments go, I think Heckel is the best by far if are willing to look for one that fits your sound well (and pay the high price). Also, don't forget to try different brands and models to see what works, if it sounds good and it feels good to you, it doesn't really matter what brand it is. Good luck!

Answer 3

Oboe

Answer 4

any bassoons cool

Answer 5

i love bassoons

i just wanted to let you know

i play viola though and so i cant help you pick out one :P

good luck!

Answer 6

my school provides us with $2500 selmers. I have not played anything else.

Answer 7

whoa, expensive, get a sax