Oscar Adler 1356L Short Reach Bassoon
The Oscar Adler 1356L is a German-made wooden bassoon designed particularly for younger players and bassoonists with smaller hands who may find the reach of a standard bassoon uncomfortable.
Oscar Adler bassoons have long been highly regarded for their traditional German craftsmanship, quality maple and dependable keywork. In our experience, they offer developing players an excellent combination of response, tonal quality and build quality, which is why Adler is a brand we are particularly comfortable recommending to serious students.
The 1356L features short-reach keywork that reduces the finger stretch required while retaining the playing characteristics of a full-size bassoon. This makes it an excellent choice for a developing student who needs a more comfortable key configuration without compromising on the quality of the instrument they are learning on.
Made from well-seasoned maple with a hand-waxed finish, the 1356L features a silver-plated mechanism, 21 keys, 5 rollers and 3 trill keys.
For a developing bassoonist, comfort and correct hand position are important, but so are response, intonation and tonal development. The 1356L provides a genuine quality instrument that a student can continue to develop on as their playing progresses.
Features
- German-made wooden bassoon
- Short-reach keywork for smaller hands
- Well-seasoned maple body
- Hand-waxed finish
- Silver-plated mechanism
- 21 keys
- 5 rollers
- 3 trill keys
- Includes bocal
Not sure which student bassoon to choose? We encourage players to compare instruments wherever possible. With more than 40 years of professional playing and teaching experience, we can help you assess the differences in response, tone, keywork and comfort and choose the bassoon that best suits the individual player.
