I had to replace 1 of my bocals with a cheap Chinese made bocal. I was very nervous and hesitant, but I can’t afford an expensive one. I’ve heard all kinds of bad things about Chinese made bocals …but it actually played better than the bocals my AMATI bassoon came with. I got it for around $38. It worked so well I purchased another one in a different length. If you don’t have lots of money give it a try. I’m really happy I did!!
@@BuildingaBassoonist I got them on EBAY. 😎. BTW …..I love all of your great bassoon tips. Very informative and you do a fantastic job of explaining everything!! Keep up the amazing work you do helping all of us amateur bassoonists.
Question: "How do you tune a bassoon?" Answer: "You can't." I finally met a conductor who knew that. I had another say "just pull something out somewhere."
Is there a reason you do not invert the bocal and put the reed end into the wing for walking transport? Seems to hold it solidly and I do not see any problem or risk...
I had to replace 1 of my bocals with a cheap Chinese made bocal. I was very nervous and hesitant, but I can’t afford an expensive one. I’ve heard all kinds of bad things about Chinese made bocals …but it actually played better than the bocals my AMATI bassoon came with. I got it for around $38. It worked so well I purchased another one in a different length. If you don’t have lots of money give it a try. I’m really happy I did!!
Good to know! I'll have to check those bocals out. Where did you order from?
@@BuildingaBassoonist I got them on EBAY. 😎. BTW …..I love all of your great bassoon tips. Very informative and you do a fantastic job of explaining everything!! Keep up the amazing work you do helping all of us amateur bassoonists.
Wish I could try a wooden bocal :D
Question: "How do you tune a bassoon?" Answer: "You can't." I finally met a conductor who knew that. I had another say "just pull something out somewhere."
Very helpful thanks!
Is there a reason you do not invert the bocal and put the reed end into the wing for walking transport? Seems to hold it solidly and I do not see any problem or risk...
Very helpful I guess I luck this information,