FEHR, "Model III", Ergo bent tenor in c', baroque double hole, pear wood (on request)

The instrument with the article number: 433BIKE-FEH built by Fehr Blockflötenbau is a musical tool that provides tireless fun in daily use.
The instrument owes this special feature mainly to the skilful combination of the carefully considered instrument model and the sound characteristics of the pear wood material used.

The unique qualities of this instrument's material are strikingly fascinating. The features can be characterised in this way, although it is in the nature of things that sounds can only ever be inadequately described in words. This is why the typical sound of recorders is perceived and described differently by each individual: Pear: Soft, choral sound. Suitable for playing in a group.

The scale

The inner bore of the instrument is slightly cylindroconical. 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.

What music can the recorder be used for?

Pearwood is particularly suitable for instruments that are used in orchestras.

Who is the instrument aimed at?

This means that pearwood instruments are particularly suitable for beginners. One rule to bear in mind is that a high-quality instrument generally makes learning progress less complicated than a simple one.

The windway of the recorder

The windway is the area in the instrument headjoint where the air is moulded into a sheet of air. This sheet of air is the basis of the instrument's sound. The vibration that generates the flute sound originates from this sheet of air at the labium. The shape of the windway is therefore one of the basic characteristics for influencing the sound of the instrument.

The windway of the 433BIKE-FEH model from Fehr Blockflötenbau is shaped as follows: Straight, conical.
Conically shaped windways accelerate the air blade more than cylindrical ones.
Windways are very complex in their geometric design and many parameters interact.

Fingering

The Fehr recorder 433BIKE-FEH is offered in the following fingering: Baroque double hole.

Construction method

The number of individual parts of an instrument influences in many ways the way in which the recorder can be easily assembled and transported during daily use.
This is a point that should not be underestimated, especially when transporting larger (and sometimes several) instruments.
Just ask veteran ensemble leaders.

Packaging and accessories

The recorder comes with a bag and useful accessories as standard: Cleaning rod, drying cloth, cork grease, care instructions, fingering chart

Hygiene tips

If the instrument is shared, it is advisable to clean the headjoint sterilely at regular intervals to prevent the transmission of diseases. In these cases, the product Flautisept has proven its worth. Flautisept is available in our collection. It works with the following surfaces: Glazed surfaces, untreated wooden surfaces, waxed surfaces, linseed oil surfaces, spirit-stained surfaces, varnished surfaces, RESONA, ABS plastics However, before using Fautisept, test it on an inconspicuous area to ensure that it does not leave any unwanted marks on your recorder.

Optional information on keys

It is not always possible to drill tone holes in places in the body that are comfortable and easy to play with your fingers. For acoustic reasons, some tone holes on bass recorders in particular are not ergonomically accessible. On these instruments, keys are fitted by the instrument maker to make playing easier or even possible in the first place.
The 433BIKE-FEH instrument has the following keys: Ergo (L1-L5). This means that it can also be played by players with smaller hands.

Recommendations for finding a new recorder

How to find your future instrument easily
Seek expert advice!
However, don't let "expert" opinions put you off playing a recorder yourself. Your musical perception is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which instrument concept makes you happy.
Our recommendation is therefore: Try out different construction concepts that you have not yet tested. You can only gain new experiences.