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Best Bassoons 2025

Top-rated bassoons 2025 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: October 15, 2025 • Next update: October 22, 2025

SKILL LEVELS: For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Orchestra For Chamber Music For Classical Performance For Professional Ensembles For Solo Performance For Symphony
BRANDS: Schreiber Guntram Wolf
Oscar Adler & Co. 1357/125 Bassoon Anniversary - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Oscar Adler & Co. 1357/125 Bassoon Anniversary

by Oscar Adler & Co.
Orchestra Symphony Classical Performance
Key Feature:
• Professional instruments
✓ PROS
  • • Classical repertoire
  • • Wide dynamic range
✗ CONS
  • • Very expensive instruments
  • • Limited educational access

Oscar Adler & Co. 1357/125 Bassoon AnniversaryBassoonAnniversary model23 Keys5 RingsHigh D keyE/F# trill keyThumb...

⭐ 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 257140
$7,588
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Guntram Wolf Fg 5 Plus Quint-Bassoon - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Guntram Wolf Fg 5 Plus Quint-Bassoon

by Guntram Wolf
Symphony Chamber Music Classical Performance
Key Feature:
• Wide dynamic range
✓ PROS
  • • Wide dynamic range
  • • Classical repertoire
✗ CONS
  • • Complex fingering system
  • • Very expensive instruments

Guntram Wolf Fg 5 Plus Quint-BassoonQuint BassoonThe quint bassoon sounds a fifth higher than the normal bassoon. It is...

⭐ 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 116983
$4,345
Buy at Thomann View Details
Schreiber WS5013-2-0 Bassoon - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Schreiber WS5013-2-0 Bassoon

by Schreiber
Chamber Music Classical Performance Solo Performance
Key Feature:
• Rich, woody tone
✓ PROS
  • • Classical repertoire
  • • Wide dynamic range
✗ CONS
  • • Complex fingering system
  • • Limited educational access

Schreiber WS 5013-2-0 Bassoon, BassoonThis instrument has been developed by us to make it easier for players with small...

⭐ 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 167779
$8,138
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Oscar Adler & Co. 1357 Bassoon Standard Model - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Oscar Adler & Co. 1357 Bassoon Standard Model

by Oscar Adler & Co.
Symphony Solo Performance Chamber Music
Key Feature:
• Wide dynamic range
✓ PROS
  • • Essential orchestral voice
  • • Wide dynamic range
✗ CONS
  • • Requires advanced technique
  • • Maintenance intensive

Oscar Adler & Co. 1357 Bassoon Standard ModelBassoonStandard Model24 Keys5 RingsHigh D keyE/F#-trill keyThumb-Ab...

⭐ 4.8/5 (21 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 326805
$8,304
Buy at Thomann View Details
Oscar Adler & Co. 1350 P Bassoon Children Model - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Oscar Adler & Co. 1350 P Bassoon Children Model

by Oscar Adler & Co.
Professional Ensembles Chamber Music Symphony
Key Feature:
• Rich, woody tone
✓ PROS
  • • Classical repertoire
  • • Rich, woody tone
✗ CONS
  • • Maintenance intensive
  • • Requires advanced technique

Oscar Adler & Co. 1350 P Bassoon Children ModelBassoonChildren's modelA minimal amount of keys for a reduced...

⭐ 5.0/5 (43 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 342299
$5,708
Buy at Thomann View Details
Schreiber WS5016-2-0 Bassoon - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Schreiber WS5016-2-0 Bassoon

by Schreiber
Symphony Professional Ensembles Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Professional instruments
✓ PROS
  • • Professional instruments
  • • Wide dynamic range
✗ CONS
  • • Limited educational access
  • • Very expensive instruments

Schreiber WS5016-2-0 Bassoon, BassoonThis bassoon has a standard key system. From this model upwards all instruments...

⭐ 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 167780
$8,688
Buy at Thomann View Details
Guntram Wolf Basson S 2000 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Guntram Wolf Basson S 2000

by Guntram Wolf
Symphony Chamber Music Professional Ensembles
Key Feature:
• Professional instruments
✓ PROS
  • • Rich, woody tone
  • • Wide dynamic range
✗ CONS
  • • Limited educational access
  • • Maintenance intensive

Guntram Wolf Basson S 2000BassoonMade of long-seasoned sycamore maple from slowly growing layersThe wooden body is...

⭐ 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 455708
$8,358
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Schreiber WS5010-2-0GB Bassoon - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Schreiber WS5010-2-0GB Bassoon

by Schreiber
Solo Performance Professional Ensembles Classical Performance
Key Feature:
• Professional instruments
✓ PROS
  • • Classical repertoire
  • • Wide dynamic range
✗ CONS
  • • Requires advanced technique
  • • Maintenance intensive

Schreiber WS5010-2-0GB BassoonBassoonLimited special editionMade of aged grenadilla wood & selected sycamore...

⭐ 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 112897
$7,918
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Guntram Wolf Fg 5 Quint-Bassoon - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Guntram Wolf Fg 5 Quint-Bassoon

by Guntram Wolf
Symphony Chamber Music Solo Performance
Key Feature:
• Classical repertoire
✓ PROS
  • • Rich, woody tone
  • • Classical repertoire
✗ CONS
  • • Limited educational access
  • • Very expensive instruments

Guntram Wolf Fg 5 Quint BassoonQuint BassoonTuning: GQuint bassoon with standard key systemThe quint bassoon sounds one...

⭐ 4.6/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 220152
$4,015
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Schreiber WS5031-2N-0 Basson - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Schreiber WS5031-2N-0 Basson

by Schreiber
Professional Ensembles Chamber Music Symphony
Key Feature:
• Classical repertoire
✓ PROS
  • • Classical repertoire
  • • Wide dynamic range
✗ CONS
  • • Limited educational access
  • • Complex fingering system

Schreiber WS5031-2N-0BassoonProfessional modelSpecially selected sycamore maple wood25 Keys4 RollersHigh D...

⭐ 4.8/5 (27 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 275086
$13,968
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Oscar Adler & Co. 1361 Bassoon Orchestra Model - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Oscar Adler & Co. 1361 Bassoon Orchestra Model

by Oscar Adler & Co.
Classical Performance Chamber Music Symphony
Key Feature:
• Essential orchestral voice
✓ PROS
  • • Professional instruments
  • • Rich, woody tone
✗ CONS
  • • Limited educational access
  • • Requires advanced technique

Oscar Adler & Co. 1361 Bassoon Orchestra ModelBassoonOrchestra model27 Keys11 RollersHigh D keyE / F# trill keyHigh...

⭐ 4.8/5 (22 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 326809
$13,837
Buy at Thomann View Details
Amati ABN 41 IV Bassoon - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Amati ABN 41 IV Bassoon

by Amati
Symphony Chamber Music Professional Ensembles
Key Feature:
• Classical repertoire
✓ PROS
  • • Rich, woody tone
  • • Classical repertoire
✗ CONS
  • • Very expensive instruments
  • • Requires advanced technique

Amati ABN 41 IV BassoonBassoonSemi-professional bassoon model25 KeysHigh C and D key4 Trill keys9 RollersAutomatic...

⭐ 4.4/5 (44 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 569766
$6,598
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Amati ABN 36 C Contrabassoon - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Amati ABN 36 C Contrabassoon

by Amati
Orchestra Symphony Chamber Music
Key Feature:
• Rich, woody tone
✓ PROS
  • • Essential orchestral voice
  • • Professional instruments
✗ CONS
  • • Complex fingering system
  • • Very expensive instruments

Amati ABN 36 C Contra BassoonContra BassoonProfessional model up to sub-contra Bb25 Keys including high D and E...

⭐ 4.4/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 562814
$21,998
Buy at Thomann View Details
Guntram Wolf Basson S 2000 Plus - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Guntram Wolf Basson S 2000 Plus

by Guntram Wolf
Classical Performance Professional Ensembles Symphony
Key Feature:
• Rich, woody tone
✓ PROS
  • • Wide dynamic range
  • • Professional instruments
✗ CONS
  • • Very expensive instruments
  • • Complex fingering system

Guntram Wolf Basson S 2000 PlusBassoonFrom long-seasoned sycamore maple from slow growing locationsThe S 2000 plus...

⭐ 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 455710
$11,824
Buy at Thomann View Details
Schreiber WS5017-2-0 Bassoon - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Schreiber WS5017-2-0 Bassoon

by Schreiber
Solo Performance Symphony Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Professional instruments
✓ PROS
  • • Essential orchestral voice
  • • Rich, woody tone
✗ CONS
  • • Requires advanced technique
  • • Very expensive instruments

Schreiber WS5017-2-0 BassoonBassoonConservatory modelSpecial model - based on model 5016 except with the plateau key...

⭐ 4.8/5 (29 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 389769
$9,238
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How to Choose the Best Bassoons

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced bassoons typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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