FEHR, "Model IV", alto in f', baroque double hole, plum

The instrument with the model number: 343PF-FEH, manufactured by Fehr Blockflötenbau, is a companion that creates lasting joy when playing.
This characteristic is due to the carefully considered composition of the special instrument model in combination with the sound characteristics of the plum wood (Prunus) material used.

This instrument is characterised by the strikingly pleasant qualities of the material. The features can be characterised as follows: Prunus, plum, damson: Overtone-rich, slightly nasal sound. Goes very well with singing voices.

The scale

The geometry of the inner bore of the instrument is slightly cylindroconical. 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.

For which music can the recorder be best used

Plum wood (Prunus) is particularly suitable for recorders that are used in ensembles, for choral playing and as a solo instrument.

Who the instrument is aimed at

It follows that instruments made from plum wood (Prunus) are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. A second rule worth noting is that a better quality instrument generally makes music-making more enjoyable than what at first glance appears to be a cheaper option.

The windway of a recorder

The windway is the area in the instrument headjoint where the musician's blowing air is moulded into a sheet of air. This air blade is the central starting point of the instrument'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 extraordinarily relevant for influencing the sound of the instrument.

The windway of the 343PF-FEH recorder from Fehr Blockflötenbau is shaped as follows: straight, conical.
Conical windways accelerate the air more than cylindrical ones.
Windways are complex in their design and many parameters influence each other.

Fingering

The Fehr recorder 343PF-FEH is made in the following fingering: Baroque double hole.

Multi-part construction

The construction of a recorder has an extraordinary influence on the way in which the woodwind instrument can be handled easily in terms of easy assembly on the one hand and compact 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 a case and useful accessories: Cleaning rod, drying cloth, cork grease, care instructions, fingering chart

Hygiene tips

If the recorder is used by several players, it is advisable to disinfect the beak area if necessary to ensure hygienic safety. Flautisept has proven to be a convenient but safe cleaning agent. You can find Flautisept in our collection. It works with the following surfaces: RESONA, linseed oil surfaces, varnished surfaces, lacquered surfaces, ABS plastics, untreated wooden surfaces, spirit-stained surfaces, waxed surfaces However, before using the product, 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 easy and comfortable to play with your fingers. Especially on larger recorders, some tone holes are ergonomically inaccessible for acoustic reasons. Keys are fitted to such instruments to make playing much easier or even possible in the first place.
The 343PF-FEH instrument has the following keys: . This makes it easy to play even for players with smaller hands.

Advice on finding a new instrument

How to find your next instrument easily
Ask people you know!
However, don't let prevailing 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 appeals to you.
Our recommendation is therefore: play different models that you may never have tried before. You have nothing to lose, but everything to gain.