Double Reed Ltd

I bought a second hand bassoon of Double Reed Ltd and I would really recommend. They helped me decided which bassoon was suitable, reassured me that I really wanted to play again, made sure that the bassoon was top condition and were the loveliest of people. The Try Before You Buy scheme was great and really simple. I would 100% recommend to anyone interested in a bassoon!

I recently bought a secondhand bassoon from Double Reed and have nothing but positive things to say about them. I used the Try Before You Buy service which was great - I was able to choose what day I wanted it delivered and it arrived extremely well-packaged and in pristine condition. The bassoon had been beautifully serviced by the Double Reed team and look brand new. I was able to trial it for a week which was plenty of time to test it out properly. I ended up purchasing it! Martin and the team at Double Reed were extremely friendly, helpful and knowledgeable and the customer service is top notch. Can't recommend them enough!

Double Reed just completed the sale on commission of our loved Yamaha 811. Both Martin & Oliver were fantastic to deal with and considering we live in Canada, keeping us informed as to the process and progress was all done remotely and very effectively.

They gave the bassoon a once over to ready it for sale in the most professional way and created audio and video for all to hear and see prior to using their Try before you Buy*. Most of all, we are happy that the bassoon found a great new home where it can be well played for years to come.

Thank you Oliver. Thank you Martin.

All the best! Stay safe during COVID!

Anthony

We would like to thank Double Reed for superb service and making the purchase of our sons bassoon something very special. From the first contact to all the help and advice during the choosing of the instrument to the try before you buy, that Double Reed has provided has been fantastic. Our sons new bassoon has enabled him to pass his grade exam with critique of what a warm and rounded tone that he has achieved which is a testament to his new bassoon. We hope he has many years of enjoyment with it. Thank you Double Reed for all your help and advice. Your passion for bassoons comes across throughout the purchase experience.

I recently had the pleasure of working with Double Reed Ltd to sell a very well loved instrument. They were incredibly efficient in finding the best home for my instrument and I really felt I was in good hands.
I was met with a very warm welcome and all throughout the process I was kept fully informed and updated of how things were progressing.
I would highly recommend them for any of your double Reed needs, they just made the whole process so easy and manageable.

I stopped playing my bassoon 20 years ago but for sentimental reasons kept it tucked away. This year I made the brave decision to sell it but had no idea where to start. I got in touch with Double Reed who were exceptionally helpful. They helped me arrange a courier to send it to them to review and service. Oliver and Martin are a dream team to liaise with. I was filled with the upmost confidence in their knowledge and expertise. I took the decision to sell the bassoon through them on commission. It sold within the month to the exact amount they anticipated. I am thrilled it’s gone to a new loving home to be played like it deserves. I would recommend this business highly and thank them for their help.

After many years of not playing my beloved bassoon I decided to sell. I had problems selling it locally so planned a journey to Wales to discuss selling it with Oliver at Double Reed. Communication from the start was brilliant. When I arrived Oliver spent time assessing the bassoon and offered me a price there and then which I accepted but there was no pressure to do this. I felt I was treated in a professional manner and I know my bassoon will end up with someone who will enjoy it as much as I did. That was a really important part for me and I left there with reassurance that my bassoon would eventually end up in good hands. Definetly recommend Double Reed. Many thanks.

I have just sold a bassoon through DoubleReed. In the initial phone call, Oliver took me through all the stages and what I needed to do and what would happen. On arrival they gave it a full inspection and recommended the best course of action for the bassoon which was also in my best interest. In this case, it was a full overhaul and that was spot on. Having completed this, they let me know how it had gone, how it was now playing and what would be a fair price for me and the buyer. Because of their knowledge, honesty and integrity, the bassoon sold well and also left me with a good feeling that the new owner had got a wonderful instrument to play. Martin dealt with all the paperwork and finances and the whole process felt completely honest and transparent. Their commission was absolutely reasonable and I would say that when it comes to selling or buying a bassoon I would not use anyone else and take their advice. Their integrity and love of each instrument is their guarantee. Rare that both a seller and a buyer get a good deal. Sincere thanks to you both.