[Montana Nate]

In the last two years I have returned to playing as a doubler after many years, many...not playing at all. I spent the first year playing flute every day and taking lessons as it is the deal killer for me. I have a very nice Myizawa flute and I was able to get to the point where I was able to get a show here in Missoula, Montana. I first tried Kessler when I bought one of their piccolo’s. It is terrific for me, makes a very respectable sound and is in tune. I play bassoon acceptably and wanted to try oboe. I know I probably need a $5k oboe, but have had the same good experience with the base line Kessler I had with the piccolo. On saxophone a good mouthpiece can make a big difference. Reeds seem to be the same with oboe. I can’t vouch for pitch as I am not that far along, but I can keep the instrument in tune. I am lucky to live in a community With a good theater, and look forward to in person performance again soon. Thanks to the people at Kessler for making the doubles affordable and available.

 

[soybean]

Kessler has always been highly recommended. It sounds like you’ve made quite a comeback in your playing.

 

[Montana Nate]

Thanks, I was a solid saxophone player and really have enjoyed the return to music.

 

[cjkellner]

I've very recently rented an oboe from my university, and may want to purchase one some day... I have a Kessler Soprano that I'm fairly happy with, tone quality is great but the middle C# is very flat. Viewing other oboe forums made me very cautious of every brand other than the the more well known ones, but if more people support the Kessler oboe, I may end up with one of them.

 

[Montana Nate]

I continue to be happy. I recognize you can buy better instruments, but in my budget I have a functional instrument I play in tune.