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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
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Store hours:
Mon-Fri 10:00AM - 5:30PM PST
Sat: 10:00AM - 5:00PM PST
Sun: Closed
It is 2:07 PM on Friday September 5th, 2025. We are open.
Closed for New Year's day, Martin Luther King day, President's day, Memorial day, Independence day, Labor day, Thankgiving, Christmas, & Inventory
Suggested bassoon products from Donna Foley
Forrests Basic Bassoon Reed Tool Kit
All the essential tools to begin making reed adjustments contained in a tool bag: mandrel, knife, cutting block and arrow plaque.
This kit comes with your choice of knife, please See knife choices here. The tool kits available are: With B-10 Knife ($105.90), With B-12 Knife ($91.95), With B-13 Knife ($91.95), With B-15 Knife ($82.90), & With B-45 Knife ($120.95).
All the essential tools to begin making reed adjustments contained in a tool bag: mandrel, knife, cutting block and arrow plaque.
This kit comes with your choice of knife, please See knife choices here. The tool kits available are: With B-10 Knife ($105.90), With B-12 Knife ($91.95), With B-13 Knife ($91.95), With B-15 Knife ($82.90), & With B-45 Knife ($120.95).
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Donna Foley Bassoon Kit
Contains:
1 #O-02 Cork Grease
1 #O-18-BLACK Silk Pull Through Swab
1 #O-19 Tone Hole Brush
1 #O-24 Bocal Brush
1 #S-05 Korg Tuner/Metronome
1 #S-28 Korg Tuner Pickup
1 #T-46 Reed Soaker
1 #U-56 ProTec 5 Reed Case
1 #X-1196 The First Complete Weissenborn
Contains:
1 #O-02 Cork Grease
1 #O-18-BLACK Silk Pull Through Swab
1 #O-19 Tone Hole Brush
1 #O-24 Bocal Brush
1 #S-05 Korg Tuner/Metronome
1 #S-28 Korg Tuner Pickup
1 #T-46 Reed Soaker
1 #U-56 ProTec 5 Reed Case
1 #X-1196 The First Complete Weissenborn
Donna Foley Oboe/Bassoon Tool Kit
Contains:
1 #B-15 Wedge Knife
1 #D-04 Oboe Mandrel
1 #E-09 Bassoon Combination Tool
1 #E-38 Bassoon Reed Pliers
1 #F-03 Cutting Block
1 #G-09 Oboe Flat, Pointed Plaque
1 #G-14 Bassoon Plastic Arrow Plaque
1 #V-55 Tool Bag
Contains:
1 #B-15 Wedge Knife
1 #D-04 Oboe Mandrel
1 #E-09 Bassoon Combination Tool
1 #E-38 Bassoon Reed Pliers
1 #F-03 Cutting Block
1 #G-09 Oboe Flat, Pointed Plaque
1 #G-14 Bassoon Plastic Arrow Plaque
1 #V-55 Tool Bag
Albion Silk Bassoon Swab
Our finest swab, made of woven silk, fully hemmed and sized to pull through both the wing and boot joints. The light weight chain will not damage the instrument and slips easily through the u-tube. Available in Royal Purple ($17.50), Concert Black ($17.50), & Green ($18.00).
Our finest swab, made of woven silk, fully hemmed and sized to pull through both the wing and boot joints. The light weight chain will not damage the instrument and slips easily through the u-tube. Available in Royal Purple ($17.50), Concert Black ($17.50), & Green ($18.00).
Staple Brush
To clean staples, as well as dusting under the keys of your instrument. Bassoonists like it for cleaning the throat of their reeds.
To clean staples, as well as dusting under the keys of your instrument. Bassoonists like it for cleaning the throat of their reeds.
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.
Korg TM-70T Chromatic Tuner/Metronome
New model offers tuner and metronome functions simultaneously or independently and is easier to use than the previous model. Large backlight LCD type needle and LED indicators show pitch deviation, LED blinks to indicate the tempo. Also has memory backup and auto power off. Uses 2 AAA batteries (included)
Tuner functions include:
· Detection range of C1 (32.70 Hz) - C8 (4186.01 Hz).
· Built in high sensitivity mic.
· Jack for optional contact mic.
· Sound Out; Built in speaker produces a tuning reference pitch in a three octave range.
· Sound Back mode plays back the note closest to the detected pitch for pitch training.
· NEW Transpose button
· Calibration setting adjustment range of 410~480 Hz.
· Works with #S-28 contact mic.
The metronome has a large speaker that produces a clear and distinct metronome sound with volume control within a range of 30-252 BPM. Metronome functions also include:
· Beat mode; choose from preset tempo and time signatures.
· Fifteen rhythm variations for practicing a wide range of styles.
· Tap Tempo; Dedicated button with an LED that blinks in time with the tempo.
Measures 4.21" X 2.83" X .71", weighs 2.79 ounces.
We are unable to ship Korg products outside of the United States.
New model offers tuner and metronome functions simultaneously or independently and is easier to use than the previous model. Large backlight LCD type needle and LED indicators show pitch deviation, LED blinks to indicate the tempo. Also has memory backup and auto power off. Uses 2 AAA batteries (included)
Tuner functions include:
· Detection range of C1 (32.70 Hz) - C8 (4186.01 Hz).
· Built in high sensitivity mic.
· Jack for optional contact mic.
· Sound Out; Built in speaker produces a tuning reference pitch in a three octave range.
· Sound Back mode plays back the note closest to the detected pitch for pitch training.
· NEW Transpose button
· Calibration setting adjustment range of 410~480 Hz.
· Works with #S-28 contact mic.
The metronome has a large speaker that produces a clear and distinct metronome sound with volume control within a range of 30-252 BPM. Metronome functions also include:
· Beat mode; choose from preset tempo and time signatures.
· Fifteen rhythm variations for practicing a wide range of styles.
· Tap Tempo; Dedicated button with an LED that blinks in time with the tempo.
Measures 4.21" X 2.83" X .71", weighs 2.79 ounces.
We are unable to ship Korg products outside of the United States.
Korg CM-300 Tuner Pickup (Contact Microphone)
This black Piezo transducer PU (contact microphone) clips directly to the instrument, which eliminates background noise interference. Converts most tuners to "acoustic" tuners for precise, interference free tuning. Fits oboe, English horn, bassoon, and most other instruments. NOT compatible with the S-05 tuner/metronome. For tuners with a 1/4" input.
We are unable to ship Korg products outside of the United States.
This black Piezo transducer PU (contact microphone) clips directly to the instrument, which eliminates background noise interference. Converts most tuners to "acoustic" tuners for precise, interference free tuning. Fits oboe, English horn, bassoon, and most other instruments. NOT compatible with the S-05 tuner/metronome. For tuners with a 1/4" input.
We are unable to ship Korg products outside of the United States.
Reed Soaker
A vital piece of equipment for double reed players! This is a new version of the old standard. The plastic container has a water tight screw on lid and rests in a bracket that clips on to any orchestra stand.
A vital piece of equipment for double reed players! This is a new version of the old standard. The plastic container has a water tight screw on lid and rests in a bracket that clips on to any orchestra stand.
Bassoon 5 Reed Case
Sleek lightweight hard plastic case with a spring-loaded latch. 4 1/4" x 3 5/16" x 11/16".
Sleek lightweight hard plastic case with a spring-loaded latch. 4 1/4" x 3 5/16" x 11/16".
Spiral Bound
Julius Weissenborn: The First Complete Weissenborn
The most complete bassoon method available! Edited and annotated by noted bassoonist and teacher Frank Morelli, this volume contains the Weissenborn Bassoon Method, the Weissenborn Op. 8 vol 1 and 2 studies and the Ludwig Milde 25 Scale and Chord Studies, op. 24. It also contains a new and innovative Study Key and additional lessons that introduce all notes beyond high B flat to high E. It offers comprehensive, basic, and advanced pedagogical instruction from Julius Weissenborn and Frank Morelli through various studies, methods, and techniques. It also contains 36 newly added duets based upon popular themes and many important orchestral bassoon solos, fingering charts, and a revised and expanded glossary.
The most complete bassoon method available! Edited and annotated by noted bassoonist and teacher Frank Morelli, this volume contains the Weissenborn Bassoon Method, the Weissenborn Op. 8 vol 1 and 2 studies and the Ludwig Milde 25 Scale and Chord Studies, op. 24. It also contains a new and innovative Study Key and additional lessons that introduce all notes beyond high B flat to high E. It offers comprehensive, basic, and advanced pedagogical instruction from Julius Weissenborn and Frank Morelli through various studies, methods, and techniques. It also contains 36 newly added duets based upon popular themes and many important orchestral bassoon solos, fingering charts, and a revised and expanded glossary.
Edition: Carl Fischer, difficulty: 1 - 5
Available in Soft Bound ($36.99) & Spiral Bound ($45.00).
Soft Bound
