The Hichwa-Rachor database contains two original bassoons of Karl Doke (c.1778-1826). He flourished in Linz, Austria, from c1810 to 1826. His son, Alois, was also a wind instrument maker. J. A. Mollenhauer worked for Karl and became an important instrument maker in his own right.
Karl Doke Literature [Revised 7 February 2025]
Dullat, Günter. Verzeichnis der Holz- und Metallblasinstrumentenmacher auf Deutschsprachigem Gebiet von 1500 bis Mitte des 20. Jahrhunderts, 468. Tutzing: Scheider, 2010.
Jansen, Will. The Bassoon: Its History, Construction, Makers, Players and Music, Vol. I, 356, 357. Buren: Frits Knuf, 1978.
Waterhouse, William. The New Langwill Index. London: Tony Bingham, 1993.
Werr, Sebastian. Geschichte des Fagotts, 144, 145. Wißner-Verlag, 2011.
Young, Phillip. 4900 Historical Woodwind Instruments. London: Tony Bingham 1993.
Doke, Karl, 8 key bassoon; DokeK1-O-Kiefer
DokeK1-O-Kiefer General Information
DokeK1-O-Kiefer Data Spreadsheet
Doke, Karl, 8 key bassoon; DokeK2-O-Kiefer
DokeK2-O-Kiefer General Information
DokeK2-O-Kiefer Data Spreadsheet