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flute_n_bassoon
(278 points)
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Hello-
Recently I have seen some ads for heckel bassoons for sale. They say "pre-war vintage heckel bassoon. great condition. short bore".
What exactly does "short bore mean?"
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JOhnlovemusic
(860 points)
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Long Bore vs. Short Bore
Long-bore models: typically have a warmer tone, even intonation, and are more "stable".
Short-Bore models: have greater flexibility and project better. (supposedly preferred by many orchestral players).
FOX also has a Thick-Wall model which is supposed to combine the most desirable charateristics of both.
You may also look at the type of wood being used; mountain maple, sugar maple, red maple,dark maple.
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contra448
(402 points)
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I think with Heckel, as with most makers, you don't get a choice of wood. Fox are unusual in offering the player a choice of wood.
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