Reeds for Contrabassoon

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Processing raw material and building contrabassoon reeds involves several precise steps to ensure optimal performance. Here's a general overview of the process:

'My Tiny Contribution To Your Great Sound'

Reeds and Blanks for Contrabassoon

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About Us

,My tiny contribution to your great sound'
ContrafagotReeds.com is a result of Hans Wisse's dedication to crafting the contrabassoon reeds and his desire to share them with fellow musicians. For over 35 years, Hans Wisse has been the principal contra-bassoonist of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, performing the grand romantic repertoire on the world’s most prestigious stages. His career is marked by collaborations with legendary maestros like Yannick Nézet-Séguin and Valery Gergiev. (Gergiev even declared Hans the best player in the world during a rehearsal of Ravel’s Left-Hand Pianoconcerto) Through this many years of experience, Hans has developed a keen insight into the exact requirements that contrabassoon reeds must meet. His goal is to build reeds that produce a rich, golden-brown and warm sound that projects well and blends beautifully with the entire orchestra. Colleagues who visit ContrabassoonReeds.com can expect a range of reeds that meet the highest standards. Reeds that provide contrabassoonists with the tools they need to achieve their best performances. Whether you're a seasoned professional or an aspiring contrabassoonist, ContrabassoonReeds.com is a trusted source for your reeds. Hans Wisse's dedication to his passion for the instrument and the reed craft is reflected in every product available on this online platform. This makes ContrabassoonReeds.com a go-to destination for musicians looking for top-level contrabassoon reeds. Experience Excellence in Every Note with Contrabassoonreeds.com.