4. Assembly - The Bundle
Here we dive into the "bundle-like" structure and functions of the bassoon.
The bassoon consists of four parts that fit together:
- Boot (with handrest)
- Wing
- Bass joint
- Bell
With the fifth part, the S-bend, the bassoon is complete.
![The size of today's](https://thumbs.static-thomann.de/thumb//thumb1000x/pics/cms/image/guide/en/fagott/bassoon_parts.jpg)
Assembly Instructions:
In the following, "right" and "left" always refer to the backside of the bassoon, facing the bassoonist.
Start with the boot. The boot has two adjacent holes, a narrower one (right) and a wider one (left), connected with a metal "U-shaped curve." Insert the wing into the narrower (right) hole and the bass joint into the wider (left) hole.
The wing and bass joint are held together with a locking mechanism. Attach the bell onto the bass joint. Finally, connect the S-bend to the wing. The bassoon is fully assembled.
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Now, all that's left is the double reed, also known as the "reed," which is fitted onto the S-bend to produce a sound on the bassoon.
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