FEHR, "Model III", Sopranino in f'', baroque double hole, boxwood

The recorder with the model number: 132BU-FEH from the Fehr recorder making workshop is a companion that is always fun to play, both in the classroom and on stage.
This special feature is due to the clever combination of the unique construction concept and the qualities of the boxwood material used.

This material is particularly impressive in this instrument due to its special advantages. The special features can be described as follows, whereby it is in the nature of things that sounds can only ever be described very inadequately with words. This is why the sound of recorders is perceived and described differently by each individual: Boxwood: powerful, high-pitched sound.

The scale

The inner bore of the recorder is slightly cylindroconical and wider on average. 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.

Which musical styles can the instrument be used for

Boxwood is ideal for instruments that are used in ensembles, in choral playing and as a solo instrument.

Who is this recorder aimed at?

The above facts show that boxwood instruments are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. Another rule to bear in mind is that a high-quality instrument usually makes learning less complicated than a seemingly inexpensive bargain.

The windway of a recorder

The windway is the area in the instrument headjoint where the musician's breath is moulded into a thin sheet of air. This air blade is one of the most important elements of the instrument's sound. In interaction with the labium, the air blade creates the vibration that generates the flute sound. The shape of the windway is therefore very important for the musical expressiveness of the recorder.

The windway of the model 132BU-FEH from Fehr Blockflötenbau is shaped as follows: Straight, conical.
Conical windways accelerate the breathing air more than cylindrically shaped ones.
Windways are naturally complex in their design and many parameters play together.

Fingering

The Fehr recorder model 132BU-FEH is supplied in the following fingering: Baroque double hole.

Multiple parts

The number of parts of a woodwind instrument influences the way in which the recorder can be handled in many ways, both in terms of ease of grip and ease of transport.
This is particularly important when larger instruments or several instruments are to be taken along.
Recorder choir leaders know how useful good, compact recorder bags are. Provided the instruments can be easily disassembled.

Packaging and accessories

The instrument is supplied as standard with a bag and the following accessories: Cleaning rod, drying cloth, care instructions, fingering chart

Hygiene tips

If the instrument is lent out from time to time, it is advisable to sterilise the blowing area at regular intervals to maintain cleanliness. In these cases, Flautisept has proven to be a good solution. Flautisept is available in our collection. It works with the following surfaces: Glazed surfaces, waxed surfaces, RESONA, spirit-stained surfaces, varnished surfaces, linseed oil surfaces, untreated wooden surfaces, ABS plastics However, before using the product, test it on an inconspicuous area to ensure that it does not leave any adverse effects on your recorder.

Optional information on keys

It is not always possible to place tone holes in places that are easy to reach with your fingers. Especially on larger instruments, tone holes are not ergonomically accessible for acoustic reasons. Keys are fitted to such instruments to make playing much easier or even possible in the first place.
The 132BU-FEH instrument has the following keys: . This makes it easy to play even for players with smaller hands.

Tips for finding a new instrument

What is the easiest way to find a future instrument?
Ask people you know!
However, don't let "well-meaning" advice put you off playing a recorder yourself. Your musical perception is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which construction method suits you best.
Our recommendation is therefore: Try out unknown manufacturers that you have never tested before. You can't lose anything, you can only gain experience.