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Here is what the professionals say about Krassimir
Ivanov’s reeds …
"Krassimir
Ivanov is a skilled craftsman who makes very high quality
reeds, and I believe that he is one of the best professional reed
makers in the market today."
-Daniel Matsukawa,
Principal Bassoon,
The Philadelphia Orchestra
"The best bassoon
reeds on the Market" Valentin Martchev, Principal
Bassoon, San Diego Symphony
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"Mr. Ivanov’s bassoons reeds are in my opinion, the gold
standard by which other reeds can be measured. First, his execution of construction is
flawless. He chooses cane only of high quality. The finishing work is very suitable for
professionals in that the reed has enough mass left to suit the advanced performer. I look
for consistency in reeds that I use and I find that in all the reeds he makes … I
wish he would make one that would last forever!"
Dennis Godburn, Principal Bassoon, Orchestra of St. Luke’s,
Member, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
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"I have had the good fortune to use reeds made by Krassimir Ivanov
for some years and to say that I have been satisfied would be an understatement. These are
really excellent reeds by any standard … beautifully made and flexible enough to
answer the demands of both the recording studio and the concert stage. Highly
recommended."
Michael O’Donovan, former Principal San Francisco Symphony,
Studio Musician, Los Angeles
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"The KJI reeds are
about the best I’ve come across … fine finishing, excellent construction …
and very nice cane. The best part of KJI design is the strength in the tube, which holds
the scrape and keeps the reed vibrant and flexible. They have endurance too, which also
comes from that well-balanced tube construction. The tips stay open, which is a problem on
almost every other reed I’ve tried from various builders. The KJI reeds are being
used daily on major movies and television here in LA! It is the only reed used on the
Simpson’s for the last two years and a half years and I am currently working on
"War of The Worlds" with John Williams."
David Riddles ,
former Principal Bassoon, Pacific Symphony, Studio Musician, Los
Angeles
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"I would like to very strongly recommend the fine K.J.I. bassoon reeds made
by Krassimir Ivanov.
Having played on 5 of them over the last few months, I can comment that
they are consistently pleasing to my way of bassoon playing. They have
excellent resonance overall, a very deep low register, and a lovely tone
quality. Their tuning characteristics are excellent, and the super high
register with them is very strong and clear. These are characteristic
qualities we all search for in the bassoon reeds we make and use in our
concert performances."
Gerald Corey,
ex-Principal Bassoon, Canada's National Arts Centre
Orchestra, Co-founder and Honorary Member, International Double Reed
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