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Here are a few things customers are saying
about Desert Rose Professional bassoon reeds:

  "I recently ordered two professional reeds from you. I had previously ordered reeds from two
other sources. Your reeds were by far the most playable of the three sources I tried right out of
the box. "Thank you for making a good product at a reasonable price. For those of us who have
returned after an absence of decades to playing the bassoon and trying to make reeds again, it
is very helpful to have a source where you can buy finished reeds that really are playable."

-- from an adult bassoonist in Idaho

"I just ordered two more reeds from you. I previously let you know how pleased I was with your
reeds and you kindly sent me a return message. I can tell you that I have tried supposed
professional reeds from several sources, and the performance of your reeds without adjustment
is head and shoulders above any of the others I have tried. I am still truing to make reeds, but
my reed making skills are rusty from a decades long lay off from playing. I have been working
with 40 year old cane, so I don't know if that might have anything to do with the less than
stellar results I am getting. Again, I love your reeds!"

-- from an adult bassoonist in California

"I wanted to thank you for your time in creating these reeds. I have just begun playing bassoon
again after not being able to play in college for 4 years and am very excited to start back with
your reeds as my first! I have heard tremendous positive reviews and am looking forward to
trying them out."

-- from an adult bassoonist in Texas

"I absolutely love your reeds."

-- from a student bassoonist in Oregon

"Desert Rose Reeds from Richard Ramey are the best, most consistent reeds I have encountered.
Believe me, I have tried a LOT of commercial reeds. Richard Ramey’s reeds are hardly
“commercial reeds.” They are quite possibly the best example of a “Herzberg reed” one can
imagine, and the consistency is remarkable."

                  -- from a university bassoon professor in New York

"Your reeds are outstanding! They play well and in-tune straight from the box. Far
superior to any reeds I have purchased from other reedmakers or tried to make myself.
I am 65 and have been playing at various levels since Junior High. Your reeds have
  certainly boosted my confidence and enjoyment in playing after being away from playing
for several years."

-- from an adult bassoonist in California

My daughter loves your reeds!

-- from a parent of a high school bassoonist
in Iowa

"Thank you for your excellent reeds. I like the bright colorful wrapping. I play on a Fox Renard
Artist bassoon in my local community band and in the university symphony. I have
recommended your reeds to several bassoon students and teachers. Thanks and have a great
day!"

-- from an adult bassoonist in Arizona

"I received my bassoon reeds just in time for our community band concert last week. I used one
for the concert, and it worked well.  Thank you!"

-- from an adult bassoonist in Colorado

"I ordered some of your bassoon reeds and am excited to try them! Thanks!"

-- from a high school student in Wisconsin

"We received the package yesterday. My son is tried out the reeds today! He was pretty excited
about them.  Thank you!"

-- from a parent of a high school bassoonist
in Pennsylvania

"Thank you! My son has been really pleased with your bassoon reeds!"

  -- from a parent of a junior high school bassoonist
in Texas

QUALITY FIRST

Our reeds are made
from quality cane and
constructed to our own
exacting standards.

SERVICE

We listen to our
customers and give them
exactly what they need.

TRACK RECORD

We have been helping
bassoonists for over 30
years. Let us help you
succeed in your career.