BASSOON BOCALS

Any in stock bocal is available for a one week trial (within the United States). It will be shipped by Second Day Air, the shipping and handling charge is $22.00 per shipment. Customer is responsible for the bocal during this time.
Please call Forrests at 800-322-6263 to arrange a trial.

Leitzinger Bocals

Leitzinger Bassoon Bocal, Silver plated
Leitzinger bocals have gained worldwide acclaim and are played in top orchestras around the world. Based on traditional German sound culture, Stephan Leitzinger created a completely new bocal type which combines modern requirements with traditional sound quality ideals. He succeeded in accomplishing a tone which is equally rich in all registers while providing secure intonation and excellent response quality. With these bocals the musician can play in a relaxed manner, be it pianissimo or fortissimo, while achieving the richest sound volume. The large range of bocal models make it possible to find the perfect type to match every instrument and complement any playing style.

Each bocal is individually soldered, hammered and bent by hand, then plated with either silver, gold, or platinum.

Leitzinger bocal models are defined by 4 factors:
Taper
E offers more resistance and very warm tone with secure response in the upper registers.
N offers less blowing resistance, powerful upper register and richness of overtones.
V offers a very open sound, low blowing resistance and a very rich lower register.

Material
Every type comes in five different versions: M, ML, MD, S and SL. M is made of thicker, S of thinner metal. L offers excellent response qualities and tone color flexibility and an excellent upper register. MD is a special "Gold" brass alloy, which favors the uppermost register while providing unaltered playing and tone quality in all other registers.

Length
Leitzinger bocals are available in the standard lengths of 0, 1, and 2, which are equivalent to Heckel bocal lengths.

Plating
Leitzinger bocals are available plated with Silver, Gold, or Platinum.

Leitzinger bocals are distributed in the United States exclusively by Forrests Music.
Silver plated bocals available are: e-m-1, e-md-1, e-ml-1, n-m-1, n-m-2, n-md-1, n-md-2, n-ml-1, n-ml-2, n-s-1, n-s-2, n-sl-1, n-sl-2, v-m-1, v-m-2, v-md-1, v-md-2, v-ml-1, v-ml-2, v-sl-1, & v-sl-2.

Leitzinger Bassoon Bocal, Gold Plated
Gold plated bocals available are: e-m-1, e-ml-1, e-sl-1, e-sl-2, n-m-1, n-m-2, n-md-1, n-md-2, n-ml-1, n-ml-2, n-sl-1, n-sl-2, & v-sl-1.

Leitzinger Bassoon Bocal, Platinum Plated
Platinum bocals available are: e-md-2, n-m-1, n-m-2, n-ml-1, n-ml-2, n-sl-2, v-m-2, v-md-2, & v-ml-2.

Paraschos Wooden Bocal

Paraschos Wooden Bassoon Bocal
A unique bocal hand made of palisander wood with brass tenon and tip. This bocal gives a smooth, warm and broad sound in all registers and provides a fast staccato and stable intonation.

Fox Bocals

Fox offers six styles of bocals designed for various needs and instruments. They are available in lengths from #0 (shortest) to #4 (longest), though we stock only #1, #2 and #3
Fox bocals are 1 size shorter than other bocals, a Fox #2 is the same as a #1 from most other companies, such as Heckel and Leitzinger.

Fox C Bassoon Bocal
The Fox "C" Bocal stresses resonance and clarity of sound. It is smooth and uniform, with excellent, slightly flexible intonation.
Made of silver plated brass.

Fox CVX & Double Star CVX Bocals
The "CVX" Bocal is proportioned like the "C" bore, but somewhat larger, and with variable wall thickness for increased resonance and flexibility of pitch along with an increase of lower partials in the sound.
The Double Star CVX is enhanced to achieve the characteristics of prewar Heckel bocals.
Made of nickel silver, silver plated.
The CVX bocals available are: cvx length no. 1 ($295.00), cvx length no. 2 ($295.00), cvx length no. 3 ($295.00), double star cvx length no. 1 ($500.00), double star cvx length no. 2 ($500.00), & double star cvx length no. 3 ($500.00).

Fox Double Star CVC Bassoon Bocal
Similar to the *CVX* but with a lower pitched upper register.
Made of silver plated brass.

Fox Double Star CTX Bocal
Thinner wall for freer blowing and greater flexibility. Included with new Fox long & short bore bassoons

Fox Double Star CTC Bocal
Thinner wall for freer blowing and greater flexibility. Included with new Fox 601 & 660 bassoons

moosmann bassoon bocals

Moosmann Bassoon Bocal A1B
'Interpret' series, gold plated bronze, #1 length.

Moosmann Bassoon Bocal A2B
'Interpret' series, gold plated bronze, #2 length.

howell bassoon bocals

Special Sale Price!
Robin Howell Sterling Bassoon Bocals
Hand crafted from sterling silver, and available in two styles and two lengths: The "H" series has a very even, uncompressed scale, and an easy and full bodied high register. (intended for Heckel Series 5000-9000 and similar instruments). The "CH" series (Robin Howell has dedicated these to Don Christlieb) is a bit brighter, the tone is somewhat more direct, and the octaves are slightly wider.

Electronic Pickups

Bassoon Bocal Pickup, With Adapter and Cord
This is the first reasonably priced bassoon pickup assembly available. Suggested by Jarret Rossini, and endorsed by Paul Hanson and Michael Rabinowitz.
The kit includes the Telex pickup (125 Ohm), a 5' cable (with 1/4" plug) and the special machined brass adapter (made in Forrests' shop).
Installation by a repair technician is required, the adapter must be soft soldered to the bocal, and a small hole drilled in the bocal. There is a small possibility that installing this unit may minutely affect the sound of the bocal, so you may not want to do this to your best bocal. Forrests cannot predict, and is not responsible for, possible changes to your bocal due to the installation of this product.

Bocal Pickup with Fox 2C Bocal
Now available, a Fox 2C bocal with pre-installed S-29 Bocal Pickup. Perfect if you're not quite sure you want to try this on your own bocal. Included are the bocal (with adapter installed at no cost), electronic pickup, and cord.

Bocal Cases

Forrests Bassoon Bocal Case
Wood shell case holds four bocals. It has a hinged lid and two secure latches. Black vinyl covered exterior, velvet lined interior. Fits most standard curve bocals. Measures 1 3/8 x 6 1/4 x 11 1/8". fits easily in case cover pocket. Weighs approximately1 lb.

BG Bocal Case.
Light weight zipper closure pouch holds 4 bocals. Inside is made of velvet covered foam, outside is leather reinforced with a metal sheet.

Bassoon Bocal Wallet
Each bocal is held against the cushioned interior with elastic straps, and a thick cushion seperates the 2 halves of the case. The outside has lightweight but rigid panels for maximum protection.
Hold 4 bocals, measures 6 3/4" X 11 3/4" X 1 5/8", weighs 14 1/2 oz.

Contra Bassoon Bocal Wallet
Each bocal is held against the cushioned interior with elastic straps. The outside has lightweight but rigid panels for maximum protection.
Holds 2 bocals, measures 7 1/4" X 15" X 1 1/8", weighs 1lb. 1oz.

Bocal Brushes

Dutch Bassoon Bocal Brush
6 1/2" of medium soft bristles for bocal cleaning. Much better than other brushes, this will easily pass the bocal vent insert, even on Heckel bocals. Imported from Holland.

German Bocal Brush
This is a single ended brush with soft bristles and a platic covered snake. Excellent quality, made in Germany.