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Vintage POLISI Concert BASSOON 83 With Bocal and Case!!!
Estimated price for orientation: 1 799 $
Category: Bassoons
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Polisi Skill Level: Any Skill Level MPN: Does Not Apply Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany UPC: Does Not Apply
You are bidding on a Polisi Wood Concert Bassoon,IN USED CONDITION BEING SOLD AS IS PICTURED,This bassoon is a vintage rare instrument that appears to be in working condition,Made in Germany, Has number 83 on the Boot,
Look at the pictures for a better evaluation,There is some chips and bubbling of the finish,a couple of keys may need some minor adjustments, and the joints will need grease as they do not attach very easily,All of the pads and cork are present and look to be in fair to good condition,The case is in fair condition with peeling on the outside, and loose material and supports on the inside,The hinges and latches do all work and there is an extra handle on the side,This may be just what you are looking for,The Polisi Bassoon is an American instrument, constructed in Germany, to high specification. William Polisi was a well respected Professor of Bassoon at Julliard School (New York) as well as being famous as a Bassoon soloist with the New York Philharmonic, Metropolitan Opera and Philadelphia Symphony Orchestras. He was conducted by Stravinsky and was tutored by Toscannini. Over a considerable career he became aware of the several shortcomings of the Bassoon, which limited the instrument, and in the early 1960s he was working with others such as Alan Fox and Lewis Hugh Cooper. Cooper concentrated on improved intonation and sound by refining bore shape and Polisi specialised in refinement of key mechanisms, guards and devices which would improve playability. At that time US manufacturers were importing instruments from Europe.In 1964 and 1965 Polisi patented his various improvements and sought out the best source of manufacture in Europe. His first choice was Kohlert - this is because he played a Heckel instrument and was well aware that pre WW2 instruments from this Czechoslovakian family company were virtually equivalent in sound, intonation and quality. Unfortunately WW2 had reduced Kohlert as a company, which had moved to West Germany and as they were committed to fixed price supply contracts to Conn, King and other US concerns, were unable to meet the specifications (and indeed went into liquidation). Schreiber were able to offer the facility to supply the properly seasoned Maple - having lain down stocks immediately following WW2 - and were able to machine the Bassoons to the improved specifications as per the Polisi patents. Yamaha and Heckel incorporated and still quote some of Polisi's design features in their own patents. The Polisi Bassoon is therefore of high quality.There are No others like it available and shipping will be FAST soBUY IT NOW!!!Take a look at my store for more great merchandise!!
Shipping Options: See AbovePayment Terms All sales are final, unless the item received is not the item pictured. If payment is not received within 5 days of auction end, it will be relisted and it will be reported to Ebay. I have monetary obligations too and cannot waste time with non paying bidders. Paypal is Prefferred. All items are described as accurately as possible. If you intended to bid and are not clear about the item, please email with questions. Remember that All items are used and being sold As Is Unless it is stated NEW. We cannot clean and sanitize all items so you will get them as its Pictured. Please only go through Ebay to contact me because I need to keep record of all correspondence. All items are packaged with care to insure the arrival in the same condition that it leaves here. Good Luck Bidding and Thank you.Shipping Terms We offer many different shipping options from UPS, USPS, Standard and Expidited, to International and more. Items ussually ship within 1- 2 days of receiving a cleared payment. We have a high standard of quality and quickness when it comes to shipping your item so bid frequently because we value your business. Thanks
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Description
| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | Polisi |
| Skill Level: | Any Skill Level | MPN: | Does Not Apply |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | Germany | UPC: | Does Not Apply |
You are bidding on a Polisi Wood Concert Bassoon,IN USED CONDITION BEING SOLD AS IS PICTURED,This bassoon is a vintage rare instrument that appears to be in working condition,Made in Germany, Has number 83 on the Boot,
Look at the pictures for a better evaluation,There is some chips and bubbling of the finish,a couple of keys may need some minor adjustments, and the joints will need grease as they do not attach very easily,All of the pads and cork are present and look to be in fair to good condition,The case is in fair condition with peeling on the outside, and loose material and supports on the inside,The hinges and latches do all work and there is an extra handle on the side,This may be just what you are looking for,
Shipping Options: See Above
inkFrog Analytics
Look at the pictures for a better evaluation,There is some chips and bubbling of the finish,a couple of keys may need some minor adjustments, and the joints will need grease as they do not attach very easily,All of the pads and cork are present and look to be in fair to good condition,The case is in fair condition with peeling on the outside, and loose material and supports on the inside,The hinges and latches do all work and there is an extra handle on the side,This may be just what you are looking for,
The Polisi Bassoon is an American instrument, constructed in Germany, to high specification. William Polisi was a well respected Professor of Bassoon at Julliard School (New York) as well as being famous as a Bassoon soloist with the New York Philharmonic, Metropolitan Opera and Philadelphia Symphony Orchestras. He was conducted by Stravinsky and was tutored by Toscannini. Over a considerable career he became aware of the several shortcomings of the Bassoon, which limited the instrument, and in the early 1960s he was working with others such as Alan Fox and Lewis Hugh Cooper. Cooper concentrated on improved intonation and sound by refining bore shape and Polisi specialised in refinement of key mechanisms, guards and devices which would improve playability. At that time US manufacturers were importing instruments from Europe.In 1964 and 1965 Polisi patented his various improvements and sought out the best source of manufacture in Europe. His first choice was Kohlert - this is because he played a Heckel instrument and was well aware that pre WW2 instruments from this Czechoslovakian family company were virtually equivalent in sound, intonation and quality. Unfortunately WW2 had reduced Kohlert as a company, which had moved to West Germany and as they were committed to fixed price supply contracts to Conn, King and other US concerns, were unable to meet the specifications (and indeed went into liquidation). Schreiber were able to offer the facility to supply the properly seasoned Maple - having lain down stocks immediately following WW2 - and were able to machine the Bassoons to the improved specifications as per the Polisi patents. Yamaha and Heckel incorporated and still quote some of Polisi's design features in their own patents. The Polisi Bassoon is therefore of high quality.There are No others like it available and shipping will be FAST soBUY IT NOW!!!
Take a look at my store for more great merchandise!!Shipping Options: See Above
Payment Terms All sales are final, unless the item received is not the item pictured. If payment is not received within 5 days of auction end, it will be relisted and it will be reported to Ebay. I have monetary obligations too and cannot waste time with non paying bidders. Paypal is Prefferred. All items are described as accurately as possible. If you intended to bid and are not clear about the item, please email with questions. Remember that All items are used and being sold As Is Unless it is stated NEW. We cannot clean and sanitize all items so you will get them as its Pictured. Please only go through Ebay to contact me because I need to keep record of all correspondence. All items are packaged with care to insure the arrival in the same condition that it leaves here. Good Luck Bidding and Thank you.Shipping Terms We offer many different shipping options from UPS, USPS, Standard and Expidited, to International and more. Items ussually ship within 1- 2 days of receiving a cleared payment. We have a high standard of quality and quickness when it comes to shipping your item so bid frequently because we value your business. Thanks
inkFrog Analytics