Double bass recorder "Direct-Blow", Master, Edition "Black Cat" , Paetzold by Kunath

General information

The recorder from the MASTER series with the article number: 469DB-EBC manufactured by Paetzold by Kunath is a recorder that can generate lasting joy of playing in lessons as well as on stage.
This characteristic is largely due to the special combination of the unique instrument model and the tone colours of the birch plywood material used.

The unique sound characteristics of this instrument are strikingly pleasing. The properties can be characterised as follows, whereby it is in the nature of things that sounds can only ever be inadequately described in words. This is why the sound of recorders, which is typical of the material, is perceived and described differently by each person: Rich in overtones.

The scale

The geometry of the inner bore of the instrument is cylindrical and wider. 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.

For which musical styles is the recorder best suited?

Birch plywood is predestined for recorders that are used in ensembles, in choral playing and as solo instruments.

Who is this instrument aimed at?

This means that instruments made of birch plywood are particularly suitable for beginners. Another generally applicable rule of thumb is that a better quality instrument naturally makes learning easier than an inferior quality instrument.

The windway of the recorder

The windway is the area in the head of the recorder where the blowing air is moulded into a thin sheet of air. This sheet of air is the basis of the instrument's sound. In interaction with the labium, this sheet of air creates the fundamental vibration that generates the flute sound. The shape of the windway is therefore extremely important for the instrument's ability to create music.

The instrument 469DB-EBC from Paetzold by Kunath has a windway that is straight and conical.
Conical windways accelerate the air blade more than cylindrically shaped ones.
Windways are naturally complex in their geometric design and many parameters interact.

Fingering

The Paetzold by Kunath MASTER 469DB-EBC model is manufactured in the following style: Baroque fingering.

Keys

It is not always possible to place the tone holes in places in the instrument body that are comfortable to reach with the hands. For acoustic reasons, tone holes on low instruments in particular are located in positions that are not ergonomically accessible. These instruments are fitted with tuners that make playing easier or even possible in the first place.
The instrument 469DB-EBC has the following keys: Paetzold full folding. This means that it can also be played by players with smaller hands. This key system is unique and legally protected. Especially in Asia, these models are often used in youth ensembles by leading teachers for adolescent players.
But adult players with a reduced grip range also enjoy the advantages of the Paetzold full folding system.

Multiple parts

The number of parts of a recorder determines in many ways the way in which it can be handled in terms of ease of assembly on the one hand and ease of transport on the other.
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 accessories

The model is supplied as standard with an optional bag/case and matching accessories: grease tin, fingering chart, care instructions

Hygiene tips

If the instrument is played by several people, it is advisable to clean the blowing area sterilely at regular intervals to ensure hygienic safety. Flautisept has proven to be a good choice in such cases. Flautisept is available in our collection.

Advice on finding a new instrument

The easiest way to find your next instrument
Inform yourself in detail!
Under no circumstances should you be put off playing a recorder yourself by "generally accepted" rules such as "manufacturer xy doesn't work in ensembles / for professionals". Your musical perception is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which construction method makes you personally happy.
Our recommendation is therefore: try out different manufacturers that you may not have tried before. You can't lose anything, you can only gain experience.