Double Reed Ltd.

A reminder - 10 Easy Ways to Damage your Bassoon: tinyurl.com/5n7nj8b4 #Bassoon

We have now fully gold plated this customer's #contrabassoon metalwork, and stripped the wood! A big project - video coming soon!

Bassoonists, book now for summer servicing slots - here's why: tinyurl.com/yzr4h7td

Is it worth learning to play an instrument any more, or have advances in technology made it outmoded? tinyurl.com/mu6r4hub

12 new historic #bassoons on display @VeriamMT! View them here: tinyurl.com/4d536t5j #baroquebassoon #historicbassoon #baroquemusic #classicalmusic

We are very excited to be exhibiting at the @BDRSoc Double Reed Day on 23 March (held at @RWCMD) - learn more & book tickets here: bdrs.org.uk/rwcmd-march202…

Oliver Ludlow is pleased to be organising the Waterhouse Bassoon Day on 21 April - register here: tinyurl.com/5c6tr6tp The William Waterhouse bassoon and music collection is of international and historical importance. Places are limited. #baroquebassoon #baroque #bassoon

Just in, this #Heckel 10xxx #bassoon in superb condition! View it here: tinyurl.com/2x9zhdyh

Just in, this Heckel 4xxx #bassoon of outstanding quality. Learn more here: tinyurl.com/3s2uucpc

Study finds musicians have better brain function than the average population. Read our summary here: tinyurl.com/3ytfx9xv

We're shining a spotlight on selected #bassoons, with more in-depth write ups - read our latest spotlight article on this Heckel 5xxx: tinyurl.com/29ftrzju

We make it easy, safe and hassle-free to sell your #bassoon - learn how: tinyurl.com/3xrt9v9f

We are very excited to have a stand at the @RCMLondon Double Reed Day on Sunday! Come and say hello if you're visiting! #bassoon

Heckel #bassoon re-finish: the colouring stage. Once the wood is prepared and the stripes are ready, we mix specialist dyes and apply the base colour. Here's a snapshot of the first stage of colour & finish going on. The colour will be deepened & enriched as the layers build up.

The sounding length of a #contrabassoon! We're overhauling a contrabassoon in our workshop, and thought it would be interesting lay out the joints end to end and see its full length. This is how long it would be without any bends - our tape measure wasn't long enough!

Re-striping a Heckel #bassoon! Read more here: tinyurl.com/mvw9dv2p.

CHRISTMAS SALE - up to 10% off selected bassoons & mini #bassoons! View all sale instruments here: tinyurl.com/39uysr8p

We're currently fitting fingerhole liners on a pre-war Heckel bassoon. Over the years the shape of the fingerholes can change, affecting the tuning. Liners will restore the tuning, and protect the wood from moisture. Learn about our repairs service here: doublereed.co.uk/repairs/

Free service within 2 years for #bassoons bought December 2023! tinyurl.com/4764phep

A snapshot of the #bassoons we currently have available (excluding the contra, sorry!), with more on the website and more coming through the workshop. All available to try, student to professional, so contact us and we'll be happy to help. View them here: tinyurl.com/39uysr8p