Basset recorder "Direct-Blow", Master, natural birch plywood, Paetzold by Kunath

GeneralThe

recorder from the MASTER series with the model designation: 449DB built by Paetzold by Kunath is a recorder that provides lasting enjoyment in daily use.
The instrument owes this characteristic mainly to the well-considered composition of the pioneering model in combination with the expressive possibilities of the birch plywood material used,

which fascinates with its unique advantages

.

The characteristics can be described as follows:

The boreThe

inner bore of the instrument is cylindrical and wide. This type of bore gives the model its typical sound.
In principle, instruments with a wider bore sound warmer, fuller, more fundamental and therefore more suitable for ensembles than recorders with a narrower inner bore

.What music can the instrument be used forBirch plywood

is ideal for instruments used in folk music and for beginners playing the recorder

.Who is the instrument aimed atThis means

that birch plywood recorders are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. Another basic rule to bear in mind is that a higher-quality instrument naturally makes music-making more enjoyable than a cheaper one

.The windway of a recorderThe

windway is the area in the recorder head where the musician's breath is moulded into a thin sheet of air. This sheet of air is the central starting point for the instrument's sound production, and the vibration that generates the flute sound is created from the sheet of air at the labium. The shape of the windway is thus one of the defining features of the instrument's range of musical expression.

The 449DB instrument from Paetzold by Kunath has a windway that is straight and conical.
Conically shaped windways accelerate the air blade more than cylindrical ones.
Windways are very complex in their geometric design and many parameters are influenced by each other

.FingeringThe

Paetzold by Kunath MASTER 449DB instrument is available in a

baroque

fingering

:

Baroque fingering.

KeysIt is not

always possible to drill the tone holes in places in the instrument that are comfortable and easy to reach with the fingers. Particularly on low instruments, some tone holes are located in places that are ergonomically inaccessible for tuning reasons. On such instruments, key mechanisms are fitted by the instrument maker to make playing easier or even possible in the first place.
The 449DB instrument has the following keys: Paetzold full folding. This makes it easy for players with smaller hands to play the recorder, and this key system is unique and legally protected. In Asia in particular, these recorders are often used in schools by leading teachers for young players.
But older players with a reduced grip range of the hands also appreciate the advantages of the Paetzold full folding system.

Construction of the bodyThe

structural design of a recorder in terms of its multiple parts has a fundamental influence on the way in which the woodwind instrument can be handled easily and transported safely.
This is a point that should not be underestimated, especially when transporting larger (and sometimes several) instruments.
Experienced ensemble players can tell you a thing or two about this.

Packaging and accessoriesThe

recorder is supplied as standard with an optional bag/case and the appropriate accessories: Grease jar, fingering chart, care

instructionsHygiene tipsIf

the recorder is used by several players, it is advisable to clean the blowing area sterilely at regular intervals to maintain cleanliness.Flautisept has proven its worth in these cases. Flautisept is available in our collection

.Recommendations for finding a new instrumentHow to

find your new instrument easily
Ask friends!
But don't let prevailing opinions put you off trying out a new instrument for yourself.Your musical sensibilities are as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which instrument concept suits you best.
Our recommendation is therefore to test different materials that you have never tried before, as you will only gain experience.