The heckelphone (Heckelphon) is a musical instrument invented by Wilhelm Heckel and his sons. Introduced in 1904, it is similar to the oboe but pitched an octave lower. ==General characteristics== The heckelphone is a double reed instrument of the oboe family, but with a wider bore and hence a heavier and more penetrating tone. It is pitched an oc... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heckelphone
double-reed woodwind instrument resembling the baritone oboe. It was perfected by Wilhelm Heckel in 1904 as a result of a request from the composer ... [2 related articles] Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/h/30