Best Bassoons 2026

• Weight1.2 kg

This is a fagottino in F, a smaller bassoon that sounds a fourth higher than the regular model. It suits children and smaller players who want to learn the bassoon. It comes with a case and accessories, so you can get going right away.

• Weight2.9 kg

You get a bassoon with a body of long-seasoned sycamore maple, cut on CNC machines for accurate repeats. The keys are silvered, the springs and screws are stainless steel, and the finger holes have rubber sleeves. It comes with a bag and a nickel-silver silvered neck, so it suits you if you want a complete instrument with a lot of key work and hardware built to last.

If you have small hands, this bassoon is worth a look. Its keys are extended for both little fingers, and it has a large key guard and a balance holder to help you hold it steady. It comes with a gig bag, two necks, and a shoulder strap, so you have what you need to get started and take it to lessons or rehearsals.

You get a bassoon made from long-seasoned sycamore maple, with a special dipping treatment on the wood and a silk matte lacquer finish. Its mechanics run on a protected, wear-free bearing system, so you won't need to readjust them, and it comes with a bag and two necks. This one suits you if you want a carefully built instrument with a lot of accessories included.

This bassoon is made for players with small hands and for children who are just starting out. It has a standard-size body, so you get a full instrument, and the handles and little-finger grips are adjusted to make playing less tiring. It suits you if you want an instrument that is easier to hold now and that you can keep playing as you grow.

This is a limited special edition bassoon made in Germany. It has a body of aged grenadilla wood and selected sycamore maple, 22 keys including a high D key, and a silver-plated mechanism. If you want a special bassoon that comes with a sturdy gig bag and backpack straps for easy carrying, this one is worth a look.

This is a standard-size German system bassoon made from sycamore maple, with 25 keys, a High D key, and two S-bends. It comes with a case and accessories and is made in Germany. It suits you if you are a student or player who wants an instrument with room to grow, since it has a whisper key lock, a second ring-finger B key, and a C# trill key.

This is a professional bassoon made in Germany, with a sycamore maple body, 25 keys and two handmade necks. It suits a serious player who wants a well-built instrument with a sturdy case that has a backpack carry. Because it is a professional model with a high price, it is a big step if you are just starting out.

This is a bassoon made for children, with a low C and finger spacing made for smaller hands. It has a complete piano action and a Plexi resonator, so it responds easily and stays balanced in tune. It suits a young player who wants a lighter, child-sized bassoon that comes with a gig bag, backpack carrying set, and accessories.