The Renaissance The Renaissance put people at the centre of attention. Ancient art was rediscovered and "revitalised". The feeling of being a free individual and an independent force triggered a wave of great inventions. Starting in northern Italy, artists and scholars influenced people's attitude to life with innovative works. The collection of the Accademia Filarmonica di Verona contains an exceptionally good Renaissance sub-bass recorder from this period. We have chosen this as our model. The personality of Mjo Mjo is not just a sub-bass recorder. Mjo is an impressive personality who quickly makes new friends in any ensemble. With its slender stature, it always cuts a fine figure in the rehearsal room and on stage. Mjo can be safely placed on the stand included in the scope of delivery. You don't have to hold the instrument constantly, as Mjo is already tall at 2.12 metres and can stand on its own. As the stand can be firmly attached to the instrument, you can easily and safely put Mjo to one side with one hand during breaks in playing. The innovative Mjo Mjo goes its own way. It resolves the apparent inseparability of powerful sound and physical weight with its own lightness. With its - including stand ! 3200 g including the stand, it sets new standards in bass recorder construction. Mjo also takes your feelings into consideration. Its blowing tube is angled at 95° at the lower end so that all condensation is collected in the drip cup. Sometimes it's the little things that make a big difference. Let the world resound anew - with Mjo! The instrument The sub-bass recorder in F was built by the Bassano family of instrument makers. The instruments in the collection of the Accademia Filarmonica di Verona were already highly prized in Renaissance times and were lent out by many court chapels for special occasions. In our revision, we have placed great emphasis on producing a sub-bass recorder with which many ensembles can finally fulfil their long dream of a deep Renaissance bass. In addition, we have drawn on our experience in the manufacture of large bass recorders to ensure that transport and handling can take place in an unprecedented way. The instrument weighs only 5.6 kg with bag. As a special feature, Mjo is supplied with two mouthpieces. This means you have a personal mouthpiece and a guest mouthpiece. Should you ever want to have Mjo played by someone else. You can easily distinguish between the two mouthpieces using the ring notches. As in the Renaissance, Mjo puts you, the person, at the centre. Fingering The instrument is played with Renaissance fingering. Material Mjo is made of RESONA, a material developed from renewable raw materials. The sound is associated by many musicians with the sound of cherry wood.