I really think Wolfe Bassoons are underrated. As someone that has always played on fox instruments other than the several conns and a miraphone I own, I was very impressed by the resonance and deep tone of the S2000.
Your Heckel is clearly the best, most resonant of the bassoons. The rasp was bothersome, but that Wolf had a nice resonance overall and a pleasing sound. The V did nothing for me. The Renard sounded round but brighter and narrower. If a student is buying from this selection, I like the Wolf that had the less fancy lettering, whatever that was. But we all have our own opinions, and if he made a purchase, I hope he's happy with it. I'd have also liked to hear him play the three bassoons to see if they reacted to him the way they did for you.
It was fascinating as always to hear the differences between each instrument. I was so impressed with the Wolf bassoons. Of particular notes is how different the Wolf bassoons sounded in my office and then changed in increasingly larger rooms. I am excited to see how the instrument he chose settles over the next few years.
The video would be even more fascinating if I had included my students playing on the Wolf bassoons against their instruments. There was the Renard (which is what the student trialing the Wolf bassoons is currently playing), another student has a Moosmann, and another is on a Cooper Puchner. The range of comparison was significant. In making these videos, I believe it's important to hear that every player needs/wants something different and one brand or model is not best for EVERY student. Too many teachers default to the same brand and model over and over again - it's a missed opportunity to find something truly distinctive, well-matched for each player. My student did all the research on this for about a year and settled on the Wolf bassoons for trial. I am so glad he did!
S2000 for me sounds really nice, wondering how durable key system is. It is realy important for me in case of student bassoon for long term of use at music school..
I thought the keys felt very solid, very substantial, quality craftsmanship. I was very impressed overall! These are excellent instruments in the $9,000-$10,000 range.
@@TrentJacobs I had a Fox 222D in high school. It tarnished so quickly! I carried a tarnish cloth in my case because it needed almost constant attention.
I really think Wolfe Bassoons are underrated. As someone that has always played on fox instruments other than the several conns and a miraphone I own, I was very impressed by the resonance and deep tone of the S2000.
Your Heckel is clearly the best, most resonant of the bassoons. The rasp was bothersome, but that Wolf had a nice resonance overall and a pleasing sound. The V did nothing for me. The Renard sounded round but brighter and narrower. If a student is buying from this selection, I like the Wolf that had the less fancy lettering, whatever that was. But we all have our own opinions, and if he made a purchase, I hope he's happy with it. I'd have also liked to hear him play the three bassoons to see if they reacted to him the way they did for you.
It was fascinating as always to hear the differences between each instrument. I was so impressed with the Wolf bassoons. Of particular notes is how different the Wolf bassoons sounded in my office and then changed in increasingly larger rooms. I am excited to see how the instrument he chose settles over the next few years.
The video would be even more fascinating if I had included my students playing on the Wolf bassoons against their instruments. There was the Renard (which is what the student trialing the Wolf bassoons is currently playing), another student has a Moosmann, and another is on a Cooper Puchner. The range of comparison was significant. In making these videos, I believe it's important to hear that every player needs/wants something different and one brand or model is not best for EVERY student. Too many teachers default to the same brand and model over and over again - it's a missed opportunity to find something truly distinctive, well-matched for each player. My student did all the research on this for about a year and settled on the Wolf bassoons for trial. I am so glad he did!
Are you playing all of these with the bocals that come with the wolfs and renard? Not enough people try the wolf bassoons, they are impressive!
Yes, we played them with the Wolf 2 bocals.
I will definitely recommend these to more players. They really weren't on my radar as an option in this price range.
The bocals are all in "English Blend", isn't it?
Standard bocal bend.
It comes with two bocals: www.guntramwolf.de/de/instrumente/modern/fagotte/fagott-s-2000-plus
@@emcrawf Excuse me and thank you very much for your prompt answer.
S2000 for me sounds really nice, wondering how durable key system is. It is realy important for me in case of student bassoon for long term of use at music school..
I thought the keys felt very solid, very substantial, quality craftsmanship. I was very impressed overall! These are excellent instruments in the $9,000-$10,000 range.
I wouldn't worry about the quality of key work on the Wolf bassoons at all. Tarnish is your biggest concern probably.
I have no concerns for the key system they are using. You can read more about it: www.guntramwolf.de/de/instrumente/modern/fagotte/fagott-s-2000-plus
@@TrentJacobs I had a Fox 222D in high school. It tarnished so quickly! I carried a tarnish cloth in my case because it needed almost constant attention.