How hard is it to learn the double bassoon (contrabassoon)?

Question:Is it an interesting instrument to play?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Is it an interesting instrument to play?

It is interesting and the air support is challenging to acquire--but what's even MORE challenging is getting your hands on one. They're VERY VERY pricey and the liklihood a local high school or college has one is VERY slim.