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Hi Cooper,

Ben Storch imported oboes and EHs from Europe, altered them (bore, tone holes, undercutting, etc....) and put the GORDET name on them. The ones imported from France often said France or Paris; from Germany: GERMANY; Italy, ITALY, or nothing at all. I'm not an expert on this. Many player prized the GORDET line at the time, as they were well made, played well, and often had an ultra dark tone, which at the time was more important than intonation or musicality, mostly because Tabuteau was the only one who knew anything at about reed making and he was not talking.....

The German Gordets were the darkest. French most agile, and Italian with poorest silver plating and construction properties. But, they all had the Storch - Gordet aspect.

I suggest you do a thorough internet research for good info about GORDET. Check Peter Hurd's page."