General information The recorder from the MASTER model series with the model designation: 459DBK from the Paetzold by Kunath workshop is a musical tool that makes playing music fun again and again. The instrument owes this special feature mainly to the clever combination of the ingenious model design and the qualities of the birch plywood material used. The special qualities of the material used for this instrument are particularly impressive. The features can be characterised as follows: Noble,. The scale 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 scale. What styles of music can the instrument be used for Birch plywood is predestined for instruments used in folk music and for beginners to recorder playing. Who is this instrument aimed at? It follows from the above that birch plywood recorders are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. A second important basic rule is that a higher quality instrument generally makes playing less complicated than a cheaper one. The windway of a recorder The windway is the area in the head of the instrument where the musician's blowing air is moulded into a sheet of air. This air blade is the basis of a recorder's sound production. In interaction with the labium, this air blade creates the vibration that generates the flute sound. The shape of the windway is therefore extremely important for the sound and response of the recorder. The model 459DBK from Paetzold by Kunath has a windway that is straight and conical.Conically shaped windways accelerate the air more than cylindrical ones. Windways are extremely complex in their design and many parameters are influenced by each other. Fingering The Paetzold by Kunath MASTER 459DBK model is manufactured in the following version: . Keys It is not always possible to drill tone holes in places in the body of the instrument that are comfortable and easy to play with the fingers. Especially on larger recorders, some tone holes are located in positions that are ergonomically inaccessible for reasons of responsiveness. On such instruments, the instrument makers add keys that make playing considerably easier or even possible in the first place. The 459DBK instrument has the following keys: . This means that the recorder can also be played ergonomically by players with smaller hands. This type of key mechanism is unique and legally protected. In Asia in particular, these instruments are often used in youth ensembles by leading teachers for adolescent players. But alto players with a reduced grip range also appreciate the advantages of the . Multiple parts The number of components in a musical instrument has an extraordinary influence on the way in which the recorder can be handled in terms of ease of assembly and safe transport during daily use. This is particularly important when transporting larger or multiple instruments. Just ask veteran ensemble leaders. Packaging and accessories The recorder is supplied as standard with an optional bag/case and the following accessories: grease tin, fingering chart, care instructions Hygiene tips If the recorder is borrowed frequently, we recommend that you sterilise the headjoint at regular intervals to prevent the transmission of diseases. In these cases, Flautisept has proved its worth. You can find Flautisept in our collection. Notes on the way to a new recorder How to find a new instrument safely Seek expert advice! Under no circumstances should you allow the opinions of "self-proclaimed experts" to dissuade you from playing a recorder yourself. Your musical sensibilities are as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which construction method inspires you. Our recommendation is therefore: play different construction concepts that you may never have tried before. You will only gain new experiences.

General information The instrument from the MASTER series with the model designation: 459HPK-AS manufactured by Paetzold by Kunath is a musical tool that is always a joy to play in daily use. This characteristic is largely due to the special composition of the outstanding design in combination with the tone colours of the birch plywood material used. This material makes the instrument strikingly pleasing to the ear with its extraordinary advantages. The special features can be characterised as follows: Noble,. The scale The inner bore of the instrument is cylindrical and wider. This type of bore gives the instrument its typical sound. In principle, recorders with a wider bore sound warmer, fuller, more fundamental and therefore more suitable for ensembles than instruments with a narrower inner bore. What styles of music can the recorder be used for? Birch plywood is ideal for instruments used in folk music and for beginners to recorder playing. Who is this instrument aimed at? It follows that birch plywood recorders are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. An additional basic rule to bear in mind is that a better instrument generally makes learning more enjoyable than a bad one. The windway of the recorder The windway is the area in the recorder head where the musician's breath is moulded into a sheet of air. This air blade is the determining element in the sound production of a recorder. At the labium, the vibration that fundamentally generates the flute tone is created from this air blade. The shape of the windway is therefore one of the defining basic features for the variation possibilities of the available sound spectra of the recorder. The model 459HPK-AS from Paetzold by Kunath has a windway that is straight and conical in shape.Conically shaped windways accelerate the airflow more than cylindrical ones. Windways are extremely complex in their design and many parameters are influenced by each other. Fingering The Paetzold by Kunath MASTER 459HPK-AS recorder is available in the following version: . Keys It is not always possible to drill tone holes in places on the instrument that are comfortable to play with the fingers. Especially on larger instruments, some tone holes are located in positions that are impossible to reach for tuning reasons. On these instruments, the instrument maker installs tuners that make playing much easier or even possible in the first place. The 459HPK-AS instrument has the following keys: . This means that it can also be played well by players with smaller hands. The shape of the keys is unique and legally protected. Especially in Korea and Taiwan, these instruments are often used in youth ensembles by leading teachers for adolescent players. But alto players with small hands also appreciate the advantages. Construction of the body The number of components of a recorder determines in many ways the way in which the woodwind instrument can be handled easily in terms of ease of assembly and safe transport during daily use. 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 recorder is supplied as standard with an optional bag/case and the following accessories: grease tin, fingering chart, care instructions Hygiene tips If the instrument is lent out from time to time, it is advisable to sterilise the blowing area regularly to prevent the transmission of diseases. In these cases, the care product Flautisept has proven its worth. Flautisept is available in our collection. Notes on finding a new instrument How to easily find your next instrument Seek expert advice! Under no circumstances should you let "generally accepted" rules such as "material xy doesn't work at all in ensembles / for professionals" stop you from testing a recorder yourself. Your musical sensitivity is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which recorder inspires you. Our recommendation is therefore: play new designs that you have not yet tried out. You can only gain experience.

General information The instrument from the MASTER model series with the model number: 459DB manufactured by Paetzold by Kunath is a recorder that is a joy to play both in the classroom and on stage. This special feature is largely due to the carefully considered combination of the pioneering construction concept with the tone colours of the birch plywood material used. The unique sound characteristics of this instrument are strikingly pleasing. The characteristics can be summarised as follows: Ensemble-capable. The scale The inner bore of the recorder is cylindrical and wider. This type of bore gives the recorder its typical sound. In principle, instruments with a wider bore sound warmer, fuller, more fundamental and therefore more suitable for ensembles than models with a narrower inner bore. For which musical styles is the recorder best suited? Birch plywood is ideal for instruments that are used in ensembles, in choral playing and as a solo instrument. Who is this recorder aimed at? This means that instruments made of birch plywood are particularly suitable for beginners. A second rule is that a higher quality instrument is generally more pleasant to play than a poor quality one. The windway of the recorder The windway is the area in the headjoint of the recorder where the musician's blowing air is moulded into a thin sheet of air. This air blade is the nucleus of the recorder's sound. In interaction with the labium, the vibration that generates the flute sound is created from this air blade. The shape of the windway is therefore extremely relevant for the response and sound of the instrument. The model 459DB from Paetzold by Kunath has a windway that is straight and conical in shape.Conically shaped windways accelerate the air more than cylindrical ones. Windways are very complex in their design and many parameters influence each other. Fingering The Paetzold by Kunath MASTER 459DB instrument is available in the following fingering: Baroque fingering. Keys It is not always possible to place the tone holes in places in the body that are easy to reach with the fingers. Especially on larger instruments, some tone holes are located in positions that are impossible to reach for tuning reasons. On such instruments, the instrument maker adds key mechanisms that make playing much easier or even possible in the first place. The 459DB instrument has the following keys: Paetzold full folding. This makes it easy to play even for players with smaller hands. The shape of the keys is unique and legally protected. Especially in Taiwan and Korea, these instruments are often used in recorder orchestras by well-known teachers for adolescent players. But alto players with small hands also appreciate the advantages of the Paetzold full-flap recorder. Construction of the body The number of individual parts of an instrument strongly influences the way in which the recorder can be easily assembled and safely transported during daily use. This is a point that should not be underestimated, especially when transporting larger (and sometimes several) instruments. Leaders of large playing groups will agree with us. Packaging and accessories The instrument is supplied as standard with an optional bag/case and the following accessories: grease tin, fingering chart, care instructions Hygiene tips If the recorder is lent out again and again, it is advisable to sterilise the windway at regular intervals for your own protection. In these cases, Flautisept has proved its worth. Flautisept is available in our collection. Tips for finding a new instrument How to find your future instrument easily Ask people you know! Under no circumstances should you let "generally accepted" rules such as "brand xy doesn't work at all in ensembles / for professionals" stop you from testing a recorder yourself. Your musical sensitivity is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide for yourself which recorder tempts you personally to "make music endlessly". Our recommendation is therefore: Test unknown designs that you may never have tried before. You can't lose anything, you can only gain experience.

General information The instrument from the MASTER model series with the model designation: 459-AP from the Paetzold by Kunath workshop is a recorder that provides tireless fun in everyday use. This speciality is due to the masterful combination of the above-average model design in combination with the expressive possibilities of the birch plywood material used. The material used for this instrument is strikingly fascinating due to its special sound characteristics. The special features can best be described with the following words: Wooden and warm. The scale The geometry of the inner bore of the instrument is cylindrical and wide. This type of bore gives the instrument its typical sound. In principle, recorders with a wider bore sound warmer, fuller, more fundamental and therefore more suitable for ensembles than instruments with a narrower inner bore. What styles of music can the recorder be used for? Birch plywood is ideal for instruments that are used in ensembles, in choral playing and as solo instruments. Who is this instrument aimed at? As a result, instruments made from birch plywood are particularly suitable for beginners. It is worth noting that a more sophisticated instrument naturally makes learning more enriching than a seemingly inexpensive offer. The windway of the recorder The windway is the area in the headjoint of the recorder where the musician's breath is moulded into a thin sheet of air. This air blade is the basis of the recorder's sound. In interaction with the labium, this air blade creates the vibration that generates the flute sound. The shape of the windway is therefore extremely relevant for the sound and response of the instrument. The 459-AP recorder from Paetzold by Kunath has a windway that is straight and conical in shape.Conical windways accelerate the airflow more than cylindrical ones. Windways are extremely complex in their design and many parameters interact. Fingering The Paetzold by Kunath MASTER 459-AP recorder is supplied in the following fingering: Baroque fingering. Keys It is not always possible to drill tone holes in places that are comfortable and easy to reach with the fingers. Particularly on low instruments, tone holes are located in places that are ergonomically inadequate to reach for reasons of responsiveness. On these instruments, the instrument maker installs key mechanisms that make playing easier or even possible in the first place. The 459-AP instrument has the following keys: Paetzold full folding. This means that it can also be played with above-average ease by players with smaller hands. The key shape is unique and legally protected. Especially in Korea and Taiwan, these models are often used in schools by internationally renowned teachers for young players. However, adult players with a reduced grip range also enjoy the advantages of the Paetzold full folding. Construction method The number of parts in a musical instrument has an extraordinary influence on the way in which the recorder can be easily assembled and safely transported during daily use. A point that becomes particularly important when transporting larger or multiple instruments. Recorder orchestra leaders know how useful good, compact recorder bags are. Provided the instruments can be disassembled into small pieces. Packaging and accessories The model is supplied as standard with optional bag / case and the following accessories: grease tin, fingering chart, care instructions Hygiene tips If the recorder is played by several people, we recommend that you disinfect the headjoint at regular intervals to keep it clean. Flautisept has proven to be a reliable aid for this. You can find Flautisept in our collection. Advice for finding a new recorder How to find your new instrument easily Seek expert advice! Under no circumstances should you let well-intentioned advice put you off playing a recorder yourself. Your musical sensitivity is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which construction method suits you personally. We therefore recommend that you also play unfamiliar designs that you have not yet tried out. You can only gain experience.