Ortwein Balance Hanger

The Ortwein Balance Hanger for Bassoon allows the bassoonist to play/practice standing up. This allows for deeper breathing and more professional performance appearance. It is also intended to reduce the weight distribution on the left hand. The balance hanger is designed a bit differently than other available products in two distinct ways: no hole is required for installation and usage, and because of that it braces against the bassoon's boot joint.

It installs quickly and easily, with no need to search for a bassoon repair specialist. Simply remove the screw from the hanger, fit the hanger over the neck strap ring on the boot joint, making sure it is flush against the bassoon, and re-insert the screw through the holes and the neck strap ring. Make sure the screw is snug. That's it! Put on your harness or neck strap. There are five holes for selection, assuring a good choice to allow your bassoon to be balanced. This allows for performance with less weight of the bassoon to be held in the left hand and wrist.

Made of high quality aluminum, this product was designed by a professional bassoonist for bassoonists.

There are two slightly different models of the Ortwein Balance Hanger: one fits Fox bassoons, and the other fits Heckel bassoons and MOST other makes. There are some other slight differences in the two models of the balance hangers. The Fox model also fits a Püchner bassoon well.