Forrests Music
Used Bassoons
Used bassoons and contras, serviced in our shop.
Available now
Each of these is a single instrument in the shop now. When one sells it comes off this page.
Fox Model 201 bassoon made in 1989. This instrument comes with three bocals: a Heckel CE2, a Fox CVX2, and a Fox CVX3.
$18,995
Used Fox Model 750 manufactured in 2024. Comes with a Yamaha PN1 bocal.
$34,500
Used Fox-Renard Bassoon, Model 222+
Used Fox-Renard Model 222+ Bassoon, just serviced by our repair shop and in excellent playing condition. Comes with a Fox C2 and s Fox T3 bocal.
$7,000
Rare Find! This is an incredibly special Lange contrabassoon. Made in Germany in 1904, this contrabassoon made its way to the United States where it was used by Kenneth Lowman to record for Disney studios! That means that this instrument was the used to record the famous contrabassoon solo in "Never Smile at a Crocodile" from Walt Disney's Peter Pan (1953). Fully serviced by our shop and in excellent playing condition. Comes with the original 1904 Lange bocal and three different-sized floor pegs. For some musical history and to watch the instrument being played: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUjpU299Cwg
$32,500
Used Mirafone bassoon. Comes with a Fox T1 bocal. Perfect for someone looking for a quality bassoon at a lower price point.
$7,500
Used Moennig Bassoon. Made in 1945 and recently serviced to excellent condition, this instrument is perfect for someone seeking a professional bassoon at a lower cost. Comes with a Fox C1 bocal and a hand-crutch.
$4,900
How to buy one
Used instruments are sold one at a time and are not ordered from the website. Call the shop at (510) 845-7178 or email sales@forrestsmusic.com and we will walk you through condition, fit and trial arrangements.