What are the characterisitcs of American & German Bassoons?

What are Pros & cons of American & German Bassoons?

Is the personal characterisitics the critical factor to select American & German Bassoons?

My teacher stated that American bassoons are suitable for vigorous and robust players.

German Bassoons are great for mature players.

Hi JJ,
I suspect no one has answered your question because choosing a bassoon is like choosing footware - are Nikes best, or do you think Reeboks are better? It is mainly a personal choice and how the bassoon and you fit together. German bassoons have the longest history and are historically "the bassoon to own," but the American Fox bassoons in their top models are fantastic instruments. Some German bassoons have lovely languid tones, and some are more robust, just like the American models. If you look at the professional bassoonists, you will find them playing on just about as many different brands as there are bassoon brands. If you are trying to decide what basson to buy, it`s best to try several out that are in your price range, and you will find they all "feel" and sound just a little different (use the same reed with them all). That`s how you can best decide.

I think the Heckel I played for a couple of years had a huge sound. I loved it.