Custom Woodwinds

Kurt Gemeinhardt, a fourth generation flute maker from Germany, founded the Gemeinhardt Company more than 50 years ago. Gemeinhardt is one of the world's largest exclusive manufacturers of flutes and piccolos. Every instrument is branded with the Gemeinhardt name. Gemeinhardt Company is located in Elkhart, Ind. The company expanded in September 1997 with the acquisition of Roy Seaman Piccolo Company. Roy Seaman manufactures handcrafted, grenadilla wood piccolos. Gemeinhardt Company manufactures flutes and piccolos for all levels of musicians, ranging from student to professional.

Fox Products is a manufacturer of musical instruments, including bassoons, contrabassoons, oboes and English horns. The company also manufactures reeds, bocals and instrument cases. Fox Products maintains repair facilities for the instruments it has made. Repair services include complete service, repad, complete overhaul and restoration. The concept of Fox Products began in founder Hugo Fox s imagination sometime between 1922 and 1949, while he was the principal bassoonist of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. He founded his company is South Whitley, Ind., during the summer of 1949. The company's first bassoon was completed in 1951. Fox instruments are sold nationwide through a dealer network.