7 ft tall Joseph Higham contrabassoon!

When this almost eight ft tall (235 cm) contrabassoon was brought to us at Double Reed, it was known as the ‘unnamed contra’ - its maker was unknown, and there were no easily discernible markings that could be used to identify it. After some careful investigation in our workshop, however, we were finally able to reveal a hidden stamp: ‘J. Higham, England, Manchester, T.C. Camdens’. It is made from a beautiful piece of figured wood, and has an amazing, resonant sound (despite needing a re-pad and overhaul) - have a listen to a recording of it

[@Nara1Family2Rulez3]

Like a baroque and classical contrabassoon a tall instrument; awesome!

[@alexalestareon695]

My god that’s the greatest thing I’ve seen!! I need it but am scared to look at the price.

[@DoubleReedLtd]

It's not for sale unfortunately - it's a beautiful instrument though!

[@kishascape]

For a mere $60k you could have a contrabassoon of your own. Or just make a hillbilly version out of PVC pipes.

[@donaldleroy6502]

This is just completely awesome

[@terrycloth6380]

How fantastic!

[@tompw3141]

Well, that's one way to annoy the people upstairs

[@v.dargain1678]

Only play it during office hours . The neighbors need their quiet time just like you .

[@runner0075]

downstairs as well, my dear.

[@v.dargain1678]

@@runner0075 So true . The golden rule works there too .

[@joamon559]

… for the smaller man to boost his self esteem.

[@DAEDONG_antiques]

😃

[@timothytikker1147]

Does it only go as low as C?

[@phasefunk]

you might be able to use multiphonics or whtv to go lower but idk

[@somebody9033]

Nope the player in the video plays multiple Bb's

[@DiDi-fc6eh]

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