What is the most affordable bassoon available?
This page compares 4 bassoons with verified specifications and prices. Top options include Music & Arts Allora AABN-141 Student Series Bassoon, Summerhays Music of Orem Schreiber & Sohne Professional Bassoon - Used, Selmer 1432B Student Model Bassoon. Prices range from £2,442 to £5,570. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
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Music & Arts Allora AABN-141 Student Series Bassoon
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£2441.71 ≈ | Allora | AABN-141 | — | — | — | ABS plastic | case / bocal seat strap / reed / swab |
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The Allora AABN-141 is a student bassoon with a durable ABS body and a full Heckel key system, including a high D key and F# and G# trill keys. It uses tough nickel plated keywork and comes with a wood frame case plus basic accessories for getting started. It's designed for beginner players who need reliable, maintenance-friendly performance. ★ Ideal forAmong affordable options, the AABN-141 uses a durable ABS plastic body (instead of traditional wood) while still offering a full Heckel key system, making it a low-cost student bassoon relative to wood student instruments.
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Summerhays Music of Orem Schreiber & Sohne Professional Bassoon - Used
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£2815.09 ≈ | Schreiber | — | — | — | — | maple | original case |
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This is a Schreiber & Sohne Professional bassoon listed as used, described as a vintage instrument with a sturdy build and rich tone. The listing notes it has a maple body and includes the original case. It's positioned as an option for students or professionals. ★ Ideal forIf you're looking for the most affordable bassoon among retailers that list this exact model, this used Schreiber & Sohne Professional bassoon at Summerhays Music of Orem is priced at 7495.00 USD.
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Selmer 1432B Student Model Bassoon
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£4382.39 ≈ | Selmer | 1432B Student Model Bassoon | C | — | — | Selmer Resonite | Two bocals and wood shell case |
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The Selmer 1432B is a student bassoon with a durable Selmer Resonite body, Heckel key system, nickel-silver keys, and kid leather pads. It includes two bocals and a wood shell case, making it suited to beginning bassoonists, students, and school band programs. ★ Ideal forIt suits someone seeking the most affordable bassoon because the durable Resonite student model is listed new for 5939.00 USD, includes two bocals and a case, and is designed for beginning players.
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Selmer 132 Wood Bassoon, High D
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£5570.40 ≈ | Selmer | 132 | Heckel system with High D key | — | — | Seasoned maple body with nickel silver keys | Two bocals and wood shell case |
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The Selmer 132 is an advanced-level bassoon designed for developing and high school bassoonists. It has a seasoned maple body, Heckel key system, High D key, two bocals, and a durable wood case. ★ Ideal forAt 7549.00 USD, this is a value-focused advanced bassoon with a maple body, High D key, two bocals, and a wood case for players seeking an affordable step-up instrument.
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