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


==External links==
==External links==

Revision as of 17:27, 25 June 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 oboes, piccolo Heckelphones, and Heckel-clarinas.