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'''Wilhelm Heckel GmbH''' is a [[woodwind]] musical instrument manufacturer based in [[Wiesbaden]], [[Germany]]. It is best known for its [[bassoon]]s, which are considered the finest available.[http://www.norapost.com/fox.html]
'''Wilhelm Heckel GmbH''' is a [[woodwind]] musical instrument manufacturer based in [[Wiesbaden]], [[Germany]]. It is best known for its [[bassoon]]s, which are considered the finest available.[http://www.norapost.com/fox.html]


The company was established in [[1831]] and is also known for its production of [[contrabassoon]]s and [[Heckelphone]]s. It also formerly produced [[piccolo Heckelphone]]s [[Heckel-clarina]]s.
The company was established in [[1831]] by the instrument maker Johann Adam Heckel. It remains a family-owned business.
Wilhelm Heckel is also known for its production of [[contrabassoon]]s and [[Heckelphone]]s. It also formerly produced [[piccolo Heckelphone]]s [[Heckel-clarina]]s.


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Revision as of 02:07, 20 January 2008

Wilhelm Heckel GmbH is a woodwind musical instrument manufacturer based in Wiesbaden, Germany. It is best known for its bassoons, which are considered the finest available.[1]

The company was established in 1831 by the instrument maker Johann Adam Heckel. It remains a family-owned business.

Wilhelm Heckel is also known for its production of contrabassoons and Heckelphones. It also formerly produced piccolo Heckelphones Heckel-clarinas.