Joseph Puchner #68xx: Complete mechanical rebuild. Custom turned French bell. High D and E, LH Whisper Lock, Both boot bores lined, Nickel German silver saliva tubes. Figuered maple (includes complete touch-up of wood finish). Both wood and keywork in excellant condition, new light weight Protec backpack case. Personalized adjustments at no additional cost and includes 1 year full warranty on setup as purchased. $12,800 plus bocal selection.
Sold 12/31/09

BACK

Low C, Custom Touch
FRONT (photo before saliva tubes and bell ring. My appologies)

F# and High E, "set-in" to wood body (facilitates technique)
Custom Bell Ring; fluted and solid sterling ring added

Detail of raised bosses on custom turned French bell

An "upstanding" bassoon !