RS Woodwinds
Superior Quality Specialty Woodwind Repair Services, Accessories, and Consignments
Quality Woodwind Repairs & Maintenance
RS Woodwinds is an on-site musical instrument repair/restoration shop specializing in woodwind instruments. We are Straubinger pad certified. Quality work, quick turnaround, and flexible hours that include weekends.
Custom, Expert Repairs
Finest repair shop with over 30 years of experience from both the performance and repair aspects of musical excellence. RS Woodwinds is able to handle any repair on woodwind instruments.
Consignment Bassoons and other Woodwind Instruments
Find a good home for your instrument!
Purchase a good quality previously owned instrument!
Heckel Crest Professional Bassoon Excellent Condition
$39,500
***on trial***
This Heckel Crest was made in 2004. Has Ab/Bb trill. Rollers on right thumb and left thumb keys, water tubes, seals and plays with big full Heckel sound. High F key added by Keith Bowen. Very even scale. Comes with 2 well matched Heckel bocals.
Fox Model 601 Professional Bassoon Excellent Condition
$24,000
***SOLD***
FOX 601 made in 2005, in excellent condition. Comes with two Fox bocals, and KSES case.
— SOLD —
Fox Model 201 Professional Bassoon Excellent Condition
$17,000
The Fox Model 201 is a “short bore” bassoon that is known for being light and for offering flexibility and sonority in the upper register. Comes with two (2) Fox CVX bocals. This instrument was made in 1993, serial number #19,xxx.
- Hand-selected and aged mountain maple body with mahogany finish
- Silver-plated keys, posts, bands, and boot cap
- German bell ring (synthetic ivory)
- Lining in wing joint and small bore of the boot
- Wood hand rest
- Neck strap ring
Private Lessons
Lesson enrollment currently closed but please check back for future availability.
Ryan is the best teacher I have ever had. Since starting lessons with him in 2011, he has taught me everything I know about the bassoon. From making reeds to the importance of long tones and scales, he has given me the tools I need (sometimes literally) to become the bassoonist I am today.
Throughout these past 8 years, I have grown to know him as both a mentor and a person. He’s incredibly encouraging and knowledgeable, and I’m honored that I’ve been able to be his student for as long as I’ve been.
– Amanda