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Forrests Music Inc
1849 University Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94703
USA
email: sales@forrestsmusic.com
phone: 510-845-7178 800-322-6263
facebook: https://facebook.com/ForrestsMusic
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Store hours:
Mon-Fri 10:00AM - 5:30PM PST
Sat: 10:00AM - 5:00PM PST
Sun: Closed
It is 7:40 AM on Tuesday September 16th, 2025. We are closed now.
Closed for New Year's day, Martin Luther King day, President's day, Memorial day, Independence day, Labor day, Thankgiving, Christmas, & Inventory
BASSOON BOCALS
Any in stock bocal is available for a one week trial (within the United States).
Please call Forrests at 800-322-6263 to arrange a trial.
Please call Forrests at 800-322-6263 to arrange a trial.
Leitzinger Bocals
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:
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Type
- 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.
- F is made from a special alloy and offers an extraordinary sound.
- F type with new Z bore provides outstanding high range with brilliant clarity, strong midrange and well balanced low tones.
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Material
- M is made of thicker metal.
- S is made of thinner metal
- L offers excellent response qualities, tone color flexibility and excellent upper register.
- D is a special alloy based on a traditional recipe.
- Z is a new bore - outstanding high range with brilliant clarity, strong midrange, well balanced low tones.
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Length
- Leitzinger bocals are available in the standard lengths of 0, 1, and 2, which are equivalent to Heckel bocal lengths. We stock 1 & 2 lengths.
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Plating
- Leitzinger bocals are available plated with Silver, Gold, or Platinum.
Leitzinger Bassoon Bocal, Silver plated
Free ground shipping (in the U.S.)!
Silver plated bocals available are: E-M-1, E-M-2, E-MD-1, E-MD-2, E-ML-1, E-ML-2, N-M-1, N-M-2, N-MD-1, N-MD-2, N-ML-0, 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, Silver Plated British Bend
Free ground shipping (in the U.S.)!
Silver plated British bend bocals available are: N-ML-1, N-SL-2, & V-ML-2.
Leitzinger Bassoon Bocal, Gold Plated
Free ground shipping (in the U.S.)!
Gold plated bocals available are: E-M-1, E-M-2, E-ML-1, E-ML-2, 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-ML-1, V-ML-2, V-SL-1, & V-SL-2.
Leitzinger Bassoon Bocal, Platinum Plated
Free ground shipping (in the U.S.)!
Platinum bocals available are: E-MD-2, N-M-1, N-M-2, N-ML-1, N-ML-2, N-SL-2, V-M-1, V-M-2, V-MD-2, & V-ML-2.
Leitzinger Bassoon Bocal, F Type, Silver Plated
NEW! The F type is now also available in a new Z bore.
NEW! The F type is now also available in a new Z bore.
Free ground shipping (in the U.S.)!
Models available are: F-M-1, F-M-2, F-Z-1, & F-Z-2.
Leitzinger Bassoon Bocal, F Type, Platinum Plated
NEW! The F type is now also available in a new Z bore.
NEW! The F type is now also available in a new Z bore.
Free ground shipping (in the U.S.)!
Models available are: F-M-1, F-M-2, F-Z-1, & F-Z-2.
Leitzinger Contra Bassoon Bocal
Everyone is familiar with Stephan Leitzinger's bassoon bocals, now we have equally fine bocals for contra bassoon! Available in two types:
"M" is the standard bocal:
Everyone is familiar with Stephan Leitzinger's bassoon bocals, now we have equally fine bocals for contra bassoon! Available in two types:
"M" is the standard bocal:
- relaxed playing, even in dynamic extremes
- full tone with exceptional projection
- even scale and tone throughout the entire range of the instrument
- optimal blowing resistance
- more stable intonation without affecting the evenness of tone
- greater volume
- secure response and projection in all registers and dynamics
- full, soft tone throughout the entire range
Free ground shipping (in the U.S.)!
Mönnig Bocals
Moennig Bassoon Bocal, Silver
Professional Silver plated bocal length #1. Very similar to a Heckel CC 1.
Professional Silver plated bocal length #1. Very similar to a Heckel CC 1.
Free ground shipping (in the U.S.)!
Paraschos Wooden Bocal
Paraschos Wooden Bassoon Bocal
A unique bocal hand made of palisander wood. This bocal gives a smooth, warm and broad sound in all registers and provides a fast staccato and stable intonation.
Only available in 1 model: The unlined model (the original) has a brass tenon and tip and the inside is reinforced with carbon fiber.
A unique bocal hand made of palisander wood. This bocal gives a smooth, warm and broad sound in all registers and provides a fast staccato and stable intonation.
Only available in 1 model: The unlined model (the original) has a brass tenon and tip and the inside is reinforced with carbon fiber.
Free ground shipping (in the U.S.)!
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Fox Bocals
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 intonation.
The Fox "C" Bocal stresses resonance and clarity of sound. It is smooth and uniform, with excellent intonation.
Free ground shipping (in the U.S.)!
Electronic Pickups
Bassoon Bocal Microphone Adapter for S-32-T
Special brass adapter made in Forrests' shop. Installation by a repair technician is required, 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.
Installation on your bocal is available, we charge $30.00 (plus shipping).
Special brass adapter made in Forrests' shop. Installation by a repair technician is required, 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.
Installation on your bocal is available, we charge $30.00 (plus shipping).
Plug for S-33 Threaded Adapters
Fits in the S-33 threaded bocal adapter (bassoon or English horn) so you can use the bocal without the microphone.
Fits in the S-33 threaded bocal adapter (bassoon or English horn) so you can use the bocal without the microphone.
Pre-amp
Small, lightweight, battery powered with belt clip. Custom made for use with the "Little jake" microphone. Color is factory select.
Small, lightweight, battery powered with belt clip. Custom made for use with the "Little jake" microphone. Color is factory select.
Bocal Cases
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 7" X 11 3/4" X 1 1/2", weighs 12.2 oz.
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 7" X 11 3/4" X 1 1/2", weighs 12.2 oz.
Bocal Brushes
Dutch Bassoon Bocal Brush
6" of medium soft bristles on a stainless steel "snake". Much better than other brushes because it easily passes the bocal vent insert, even on Heckel bocals. Imported from Holland.
6" of medium soft bristles on a stainless steel "snake". Much better than other brushes because it easily passes the bocal vent insert, even on Heckel bocals. Imported from Holland.
Small Bristle Brush
6" of medium soft bristles, perfect for cleaning English horn bocals, D'Amore bocals, and Légère bassoon reeds.
6" of medium soft bristles, perfect for cleaning English horn bocals, D'Amore bocals, and Légère bassoon reeds.
Low A Extension
Bassoon Low A Extension
Glossy black ABS plastic tube inserts in the bell. Much classier than a cardboard tube! Approx. 1 1/2" X 7"
Glossy black ABS plastic tube inserts in the bell. Much classier than a cardboard tube! Approx. 1 1/2" X 7"
