WICHITA BAND INSTRUMENT COMPANY
2525 East Douglas Avenue
Wichita, KS 67211
Tel: (316) 684-0291; FAX (316) 684-6858 Superb  vintage bassoon from the Josef Puechner (Nauheim) workshop, serial number 7311 (early 1970's). Bell section has new lacquer finish and nickel plate, no damage, no cracks. Imitation ivory (wood) bell ring.Long joint also wears new lacquer finish and new nickel plate to the keywork.  Large tenon is original, no cracks;  small tenon is a modern replacement.  Wing also wears new lacquer finish and new nickel plate.  High D and high E are modern replacements.   Has high A bridge and hard-rubber water tubes.  Tenon is original with nickel-silver tenon-cap.  New finish and new nickel plate also to the boot, with hard-rubber water tubes.  Normal rollers for F and Ab, but none for the thumb.  Small socket is nickel-silver lined.  No evidence of wood-rot.  Sold with new case and your choice of two bocals from Puechner that work very well with this instrument.For comparison purposes, have a look at Brian Charles' web site:  he's got a similar instrument (serial #5641) for $8950. Howarth (London) have two used Puechner bassoons, but they're the more expensive models and are of more recent manufacture.  One's 12,000  UK pounds ($19,000), the other's 11,000 UK  pounds ($17,500).Questions about bassoons?  Phone us at 800-835-3006!************************************************************************Wichita Band Instrument Company is a small musical instrument emporium located in the center of the USA. We’ve been in business since 1953 and have had the same owner since 1963. Originally we were a repair shop that specialized in woodwind and sax restoration. Today we have 16 employees including eight of the finest repair technicians in the country. Virtually ALL the items we sell have been fully reconditioned in our own shop, although we do sell a few unrestored historical instruments each year. Due to the heavy demand for our services, we do few school repairs, and very few “walk-in” repairs. Wichita Band’s service warranty is the same as it’s been for more than thirty years: ALL new and all used instruments sold by Wichita Band Instrument Company come with our 24 month service warranty. It’s in addition to any factory guarantees. For two full years, we will repair or replace, whichever in our estimation is the more advisable, pads, corks, springs or other parts required, at no charge to the customer. In the event of cracked or damaged wood sections, we will repair at no cost to the customer or replace the section and charge the customer only for our net costs for the replacement section. Often, wood replacement parts are supplied from the manufacturer at no charge. The customer is responsible for shipping and insurance charges. Cases and plating finishes are not covered by our service warranty but are sometimes covered by factory guarantees. Wichita Band Instrument Company maintains a repair department capable of restoration work of the highest quality. Even though repairs are essentially “free” for the first two years, after that period has expired, we remain at your service to maintain and repair your musical equipment forever. It’s our “service after the sale” promise and has been since 1953! In the event that a customer requires service under factory guarantees or Wichita Band’s service warranty, the item must be returned to us and not directly to the manufacturer. Anything we sell can be sent to you for a short approval period without obligation. We collect NO SALES TAX, unless you’re lucky enough to live in Kansas. The customer is responsible for shipping and insurance and must pre-pay back to us any freight and insurance charges on returned equipment. International shipping is available. Returned items will be refunded within 2 weeks of receiving the item. We’re happy to send any instrument “on approval” for five days, but ask the prospective buyer to pay shipping both ways and to reimburse us for restocking charges (if you pay with credit card, 2.95%) on any returned instrument. Ebay authorized payment methods: PayPal or credit/debit card processed through our internet merchant account. Buyers outside of the USA are responsible for all import duties and customs clearance charges in their respective countries. We may refuse paypal and/or credit card payments from some countries.We’re happy to correspond with musicians, players, parents and enthusiasts of all types. Written appraisals are always available, but please don’t write or telephone and ask “what’s granny’s baritone sax worth?” Do an Ebay search and you’ll be able to learn more than we could ever tell you! Feel free to call or e-mail for any additional information.
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