Amati ABN36 Contra Bassoon

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Amati ABN36 Contra Bassoon
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Like all Amati instruments, the Amati Contrabassoon is created using a combination of old world craftsmanship and modern production techniques. The result is an instrument that will satisfy the most discriminating player.

Standard Features


Bell	German
Body	Maple
Extra Features	Silver Trimmings and Bell
Key System	German Keys
Keys	Silver Plated

	Description	Price	Qty
	ChopSaver Lip Treatment for Musicians Standard	$4.95 $3.85

	Description	Price	Qty
	Konig and Meyer Bass Clarinet / Bassoon Stand Stand	$169.95 $119.95

GEM Swabs Silk Double Reed Swabs

Bassoon Swab

$14.00

$12.95

Fox Bassoon Reed Kit

Standard

$105.95

$89.99

BG Bassoon Harness

Harness (Male)

$51.00

$32.95

Sabine MT9000 Tuner Metronome Tone Generator

Standard

$43.95

$29.99

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This contra is well worth the price

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by Amanda (arterial_32@msn.com) 7/8/2008 2:27:28 PM

Musical Experience: Professional
Style of music: Classical
Hometown Michigan

I recently purchased this contrabassoon and received it about two weeks ago. The contra is a professional model, but I did not expect it to have all the bells and whistles that it came with. It has every key you could possibly want, along with some extras you wouldn't expect. The tone on this instrument is very nice and is capable of a large dynamic range while maintaining a steady pitch. I'm used to playing on a Mollenhauer that would rock a house off of its foundation and, I'm happy to report, this Amati is capable of the same seismic disturbances, and at a MUCH nicer price. It's no Puchner or Heckel, but for the price, it's well worth it. If price is a concern (and for most musicians, it really is), this may be the contra for you. It's the only one in its price range, but it plays like a much more expensive instrument. I'd recommend getting a different case (best to protect your investment upfront before any repairs need to be made!).

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44 found helpful, 2 found unhelpful.
excellent value-a playable instrument for most situations

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by Bonnie Fisher 2/20/2007 4:17:48 PM

Musical Experience: 25 years in Community Orchestra
Style of music: Community orchestra
Hometown Eastern shore of Maryland

This contra plays amazingly well for the price.It needed some additional set up from a technician. Case is poor- large, bulky and poorly constructed. Recommend purchase of a padded gig bag.Intonation is largely ok. Beatiful finish on bell. I think you will be delighted.

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Attention Giardinelli Customers

ChopSaver Lip Treatment for Musicians

Konig and Meyer Bass Clarinet / Bassoon Stand

GEM Swabs Silk Double Reed Swabs

Fox Bassoon Reed Kit

BG Bassoon Harness

Sabine MT9000 Tuner Metronome Tone Generator