The Hichwa-Rachor database contains one original bassoon of John Preston (d. 1800). His firm flourished in London from 1776 to 1834. According to Jansen, although an instrument maker, his principal business was that of a music publisher. Few of his instruments have come down to us.
John Preston Literature
[Revised 28 May 2025]
Jansen, Will. The Bassoon: Its History, Construction, Makers, Players and Music, Vol. 1, 455. Buren: Frits Knuf, 1978.
Waterhouse, William. The Proud Bassoon, 10. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Collection of Historic Musical Instruments, 1983.
Preston, 8 key bassoon; Preston1-O-Veriam
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