The new bassoon bocal is a big change. It out plays my Heckel bocal by a significant amount, and it also is far better than the bocal used by the guy I play with who has a 1967 vintage Heckel bassoon and bocal. I was surprised that it worked so well on his bassoon. He, too, was quite shocked! It really solves many of my instrument's problems above ...

My daughter, Kelly and I had the pleasure of meeting you recently at IDRS as we began the process of purchasing [her] instrument. Over the course of the past several months, I've called a few times to get information on used instruments. I have always received frank and honest assessments (both positive and negative) which proved very helpful. We h...

I just wanted to drop a line to let you know how well-received Sarah was today at the Georgia State University Annual Double Reed Day. Sarah’s presentation was informative, entertaining and highly beneficial to the several dozen young (and not-so-young) oboists in attendance. She welcomed everyone’s questions, encouraged open dialog and did an...