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Johann Adam Heckel

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German musical instrument maker (1812-1877)

ScientistsLived 1812 to 1877 · aged 64
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Johann Adam Heckel was a German instrument maker. He founded the family firm in Wiesbaden-Biebrich in 1831, and became the foremost German bassoon maker, making many improvements to the instrument. His company, Wilhelm Heckel GmbH, is still regarded as one of the top makers of bassoons in the world today.

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Johann Adam Heckel was a German instrument maker. He founded the family firm in Wiesbaden-Biebrich in 1831, and became the foremost German bassoon maker, making many improvements to the instrument. His company, Wilhelm Heckel GmbH, is still regarded as one of the top makers of bassoons in the world today. The company also makes contrabassoons and heckelphones.

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Lived 1812 to 1877 · aged 64
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