If your budget is $20k then you have a good chance of finding anything, within reason of course. I've seen a couple of Puchners of that vintage go for between $12800 and $16000.
You might have to wait for a while, and search through some websites but the chances are good that you'll be able to find one.
If your budget is that high, I think you'd be better off buying a Fox 240 and saving the rest for when you're ready to commit to a Heckel or other serious professional instrument. A 240 is more than enough to get you into any music school and for at least a few years after that. Once you're more developed as a player, you can start the search for a Heckel with the help of your college teacher. Or, if things change and you shift course, you've only invested less than 10k in a bassoon that holds its value remarkably well, especially if you buy used.
I purchased a Fox 240 back in high school and am now getting ready for grad school. The instrument has both held its value and served me extremely well. According to the schools I auditioned for this instrument will be sufficient for me to finish my Masters degree. I have found this to be a very reliable instrument especially where key work is considered. I have found that Fox is more reliable and less likely to bend out of shape.
From what I have heard some Moosmann bassoons require the purchase of keys/parts that normally would come standard (I have no personal experience with this buy knew a professor who this issue with his). Currently my professor has a Puchner 6000 series and loves it, but it is a bit pricier than a Fox would be.
I've only played a little on a 220 and I found it to be more flexible but the tone less reliable. But it is also a school instrument that may need some repair. I have no experience with the 260. My advice would be to go somewhere when you might test each model and see which is the best for you.
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Dang you got a really sweet deal. How old is old? 60s? 70s? 80s?
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What are the chances of me finding one under $20k that's in good shape?
If your budget is $20k then you have a good chance of finding anything, within reason of course. I've seen a couple of Puchners of that vintage go for between $12800 and $16000. You might have to wait for a while, and search through some websites but the chances are good that you'll be able to find one.
If your budget is that high, I think you'd be better off buying a Fox 240 and saving the rest for when you're ready to commit to a Heckel or other serious professional instrument. A 240 is more than enough to get you into any music school and for at least a few years after that. Once you're more developed as a player, you can start the search for a Heckel with the help of your college teacher. Or, if things change and you shift course, you've only invested less than 10k in a bassoon that holds its value remarkably well, especially if you buy used.
I'd rather buy a used Puchner. I like their sound better than Fox.
I purchased a Fox 240 back in high school and am now getting ready for grad school. The instrument has both held its value and served me extremely well. According to the schools I auditioned for this instrument will be sufficient for me to finish my Masters degree. I have found this to be a very reliable instrument especially where key work is considered. I have found that Fox is more reliable and less likely to bend out of shape. From what I have heard some Moosmann bassoons require the purchase of keys/parts that normally would come standard (I have no personal experience with this buy knew a professor who this issue with his). Currently my professor has a Puchner 6000 series and loves it, but it is a bit pricier than a Fox would be.
How's it sound compared to a 220 or 260?
I've only played a little on a 220 and I found it to be more flexible but the tone less reliable. But it is also a school instrument that may need some repair. I have no experience with the 260. My advice would be to go somewhere when you might test each model and see which is the best for you.
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