Bassoon Support
Play longer, play stronger – the Bassoon Support takes the weight, relieves pain, and lets you enjoy the music.
Bassoon Playing Support
The ERGObassoon is a real Game Changer in bassoon playing. It is the first playing support which actually removes the bassoon weight from the player’s shoulders and arms for good. It has the same genius basic idea like all other ERGObrass playing supports: it supports the weight from below! Nothing is hanging from you!
The ERGObassoon transmits the whole weight to the floor no matter if you play standing or sitting. The support is connected to the instruments point of gravity, so you have a weightless bassoon in your hands. But you still can manoeuvre it very freely because it pivots to all directions very easily.
There are two support rods in the Full Set, one bended for playing sitting down and a straight for playing in standing up position.
When comparing the ERGObassoon with the seat strap, no weight in your left arm. This is because it supports from the point of gravity, not from the bottom part. And you can turn the instrument very freely.
Introducing ERGObassoon:
The key feature is the rotating head.
You insert the head either on top of the bended rod, or the straight rod. In both cases there is a gouge near the upper head. It is important as when the screw is tighten it goes to this gouge. You can loose the screw for rotating the support head, but it does not come off without you loosening it completely. This prevents the rod and telescope from falling down accidentally when you set up the angle.
Now you can tighten the head to best position for you.
Below is a video to explain this in real life:
When you play standing up, you have even more freedom to move, the longer the support is, the more it can move.
When playing standing up, then the straight rod works usually better, then also the spring gives even more weightless and smooth feeling.
Very easy to install the attaching part
The ERGObassoon clamp is very easy to attach to your bassoon. If you have a balancer, remove it first. You do not need the balancer when using the ERGObassoon.
Simply place the two parts together and secure them with one screw. That’s it! Installation takes only about 10 seconds — no drilling required, and absolutely no holes in your bassoon.
The rubber cushion which touches the silver does not contain any sulphur, so it does not harm your instrument.
When the clamp is firmly attached, just place the upper end of the support rod to the eye bolt on top of the clamp.
Press the black button of the fastener, this opens the lock mechanism, then place the slot around the eye bolt and release. Quick and easy!
Make sure that the steel wire of the fastener really goes through the eye bolt.
What people are saying
Liisa Knorr Nauful“I never have been fully comfortable standing and playing my 11,000 series Heckel, as the balance against my left hand always made technical passages that much more challenging. I have purchased a variety of neck straps and harnesses–you name it, I’ve tried it.
However, with the new ERGObassoon system that issue is completely resolved. It makes the bassoon virtually weightless and allows me to move. It’s so simple, yet very sturdy. I am thrilled with it. I highly recommend this system!”
Principal Bassoon
San Luis Obispo Symphony
USA
Dennis Kwok“I got the stand a few days ago and I must tell you that this is truly a bassoon game-changer. There’s hardly any weight on my left hand and for the first time, I’ve found a comfortable and ergonomic bassoon support that coincidentally also speeds up instrument changes in a cramped musical theatre pit situation!
Thanks for such a great product and I’m definitely going to be using this a lot!”
Bassoonist, multi-instrumentalist
Toronto, Canada
Erkki Suomalainen“This is a truly new approach in supporting the bassoon. It takes the unwanted weight away from your hands and shoulders. I believe this will be particularly useful for younger bassoonists. I would recommend trying the Ergo Stick in conjunction with a traditional neck strap or slings; you will no more feel any unnecessary weight at your fingers, just control.”
Bassoonist
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
Teacher-in-charge of woodwind pedagogy
Sibelius-Academy
Helsinki, Finland
Eddie Sanders“It is an amazing product. I perform with a reed quintet (Atlantic Reed Consort). It is always been a struggle to stand and play.
It is an amazing improvement!”
Principal Bassoonist
The Concert Band, The United States Air Force Band
USA
Deborah Kramer“After a brief trial session, I find that using it along with my seat strap is most comfortable and takes every bit of weight off my hands. I can let go of the bassoon with both hands, and it remains upright held by the seat strap and Ergo support. My long torso (and hence high seat strap position) has always prevented that, and placed a lot of weight on my left hand.”
Principal Bassoonist
Symphony San Jose, USA
Holger Zabel“I already own and use the Basic Set, and I’m completely convinced of that item, absolutely enthusiastic! It is very comfortable to play with that, free feeling and full possibility to move in every direction. Nearly no weight on your hands or your body. I can absolutely recommend the ERGObassoon to every Player!! Also ordered the upgrade set. “
Bassoonist
Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie e. V., Herford,
Germany