Here is a PERFECT Schreiber Model S71 Artist Professional Bassoon. WOW! Schreiber is well known for their intermediate bassoons, but did you know that their custom shop turns out a small number of exceptional artist bassoons every year? This is a model 71, the second highest-level bassoon that Schreiber makes, and is a spectacular insturment. Comparable to the highest level Fox, Puchner, Moosmann or Heckel, this bassoon is appropriate for anyone from a fine bassoon student through a symphony professional. The handmade keywork of this model is equipped with an additional Eb key. The touchpieces for the right hand thumb include rollers (round E cup), thus enabling faster and easier playing. The large Bb/F# key guard plate prevents from accidental operation of the Bb and F# keys and offers better protection than the standard model. This professional Schreiber bassoon guarantees musicians maximum playing comfort and excellent sound quality.Three Bocals 3 hand hammered, soldered and bent bocals, silver-plated (KER1, KER2, KDR1), Luraton Lining-A special epoxy resin lining in the wing and to over Ab tone hole in the boot joint resist against wood rot. Body is made of Alpine Maple and it includes 26 keys including the high D key, high E key, double C-touchpiece, double Eb touchpiece on the wing joint, large Bb/F# key guard plate, and whisper key lock for the left hand.This instrument was a display model and has never been privately owned and is in perfect condition. Get this here at a fraction of list price! Please feel free to email with additional questions. Bid early, bid often!!!