The Hichwa-Rachor database contains one original bassoon of the firm Willis & Goodlad. The firm flourished in London from 1825 to 1834 and was founded by John Willis and John Dunkin Goodlad. John Wills was a renowned flute maker who played an important role in establishing the 8-keyed flute as the instrument of choice in early 19th-century London. John Goodlad was principally a businessman and not an instrument maker.
Willis & Goodlad Literature
[Revised 2 February 2025]
Jansen, Will. The Bassoon: Its History, Construction, Makers, Players and Music, Vol. 1, 518. Buren: Frits Knuf, 1978.
Langeveld, Erik. Tentoonstelling van fagotten, prenten, boeken, en manuscripten uit de collectie van Henk de Wit, 20. Amsterdam: De IJsbreker, 1992.
Waterhouse, William. The New Langwill Index. London: Tony Bingham, 1993.
Waters, Simon. “Networks on Innovation, Connection and Continuity in Woodwind Design and Manufacture in London between 1760 and 1840.” The Galpin Society Journal 73 (March 2020): 10–29.
Willis & Goodlad, 8 key bassoon; Willis&Goodlad1-O-MET2002.101
Willis&Goodlad1-O-MET2002.101 General Information