I'm playing the Heckel exclusively now and enjoying every minute. It speaks well in all registers, has good intonation, and a beautiful sound - none of which it had before. I hardly believe it's the same instrument. I'm pleased! Thanks for giving me my "old friend" back. Mary Cilley, bassoonist, Ohio

Kelly came in and played for me yesterday. What a difference the bassoon work has made in her playing! She is very excited about the improvement in her horn. So am I. Many thanks. Daryl Durran, Associate Professor of Bassoon, Penn State University

I cannot believe how much better my horn is playing now! Not only are the extreme registers more responsive, the whole horn seems to have more life than ever. I'm amazed at what you were able to accomplish in such a short amount of time. Bruce Hammel, Associate Professor of Bassoon, Virginia Commonwealth University

Bassoon is playing great...Every time I've sent the horn to you it has come back better than when I sent so I am very thankful to you. Cheers- Robert Losinno, freelance bassoonist

Thanks so much for all the fantastic key work you did for me! The keys are now placed just right and fall into my hand (thumb) naturally. Aside from some minor flicking followed by C#, there was virtually no adjustment to the new placement. I now have a high register that I can use and finesse instead of hoping I can get up to that high D key. Your craftsmanship and attention to detail make the extensions virtually invisible. Dr. Kari Shea, freelance bassoonist

The work you did on my bassoon is great. E and C# in the staff have much less tendency to sag in pitch. Thre response is improved and the entire instrument seems smoother. Definitely the best it's ever been - great job! Bryce Troy, Tucson Symphony Orchestra