Please fill out this easy survey for a reader of bassoon blog!

I received a request from a bassoon blog reader today who asked if I would post this online survey.  The author of the survey is a college student who is completing a research project about the use of machines in reed making.  Please fill out the form and submit it to help our fellow bassoonist!  I've pasted the form below just so you can take a quick look at it, but in order to actually submit your results, please use this google spreadsheet link.  Thank you!

1. Your instrument?

• Oboe
• Bassoon
• Other:

2. Country of residence?

3. How old are you?

• less than 26
• 27 - 40
• more than 41

4. Your occupation? (student, orchestra member, teacher, other)

5. Do you use reed making machines for making your reeds? (if no proceed to question 8 )

• Yes
• No

6. Which?

• Gouging (oboe and bassoon)
• Shaping (only oboe)
• Profiling (only bassoon)
• Tip profiling (oboe and bassoon)

7. What brand? (i.e. gouger rieger, tip profiler DRM)

8. What are the advantages of using reed making machines? (1 is less important and 5 is more important)

		1	2	3	4	5
I am saving time using some kind of machines.
I can make personal adjustment.
I am saving money.
I can achieve better quality than buying ready cane.

9. What are the disadvantages of using reed making machines? (1 is less important and 5 is more important)

		1	2	3	4	5
I do not know how to use the machines.
I do not know how to adjust machines.
I do not have time for making canes.
I can not afford buying machines.
I can not achieve same quality like ready cane.

10. How long does it usually takes for you to get the answer from the customer service?

• I usually get an answer within 24 hours.
• I usually get an answer within 1 - 2 days.
• I usually get an answer within 3 and more.

11. Your opinion about the price of reed making machines?

• The price could be much higher.
• The price could be a little higher.
• The price is ok.
• The price is a little to high.
• The price is way to high.

12. Are you planning to buy a new machine soon?

• Not at the moment.
• In less than 1 year.
• In more than 1 year.
• Maybe if they would cost less.

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