FEHR, "Model IV", soprano in c'', baroque double hole, 3-piece, rosewood

The instrument with the article number: 243PA-FEH from the Fehr recorder making workshop is an instrument that is always a joy to play, both in lessons and on stage.
This is mainly due to the masterful combination of the carefully considered construction concept in symbiosis with the expressive possibilities of the rosewood material used.

The unique qualities of this instrument's material are a delight. The special characteristics can be roughly described as follows, although it is in the nature of things that sounds can only ever be inadequately described in words. This is why the sound of recorders, which is typical of the material, is perceived and described differently by each person: Rosewood: Very noble, pithy sound.

The scale

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 bore.

What styles of music can the instrument be used for

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

Who is this instrument aimed at?

It follows that rosewood instruments are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. An additional rule worth noting is that a higher-quality instrument naturally makes music-making more enjoyable than a seemingly inexpensive bargain.

The windway of the recorder

The windway is the area in the head of the instrument where the musician's blowing air is moulded into a thin sheet of air. This sheet of air is the central starting point of the instrument's sound. At the labium, the vibration that generates the flute sound is created from this air blade. The shape of the windway is therefore one of the basic characteristics for the response and sound of the instrument.

The windway of the model 243PA-FEH from Fehr Blockflötenbau is constructed as follows: Straight, conical.
Conically shaped windways accelerate the breathing air more than cylindrical ones.
Windways are of course extremely complex in their geometric design and many parameters are influenced by each other.

Fingering

The Fehr recorder model 243PA-FEH is made in the fingering: Baroque double hole.

Multi-piece construction

The construction of a recorder has a fundamental influence on the way in which the woodwind instrument can be handled easily in terms of easy assembly on the one hand and convenient transport on the other.
This is a point that should not be underestimated, especially when transporting larger (and sometimes several) instruments.
Recorder choir directors know how useful good and compact recorder cases are. Provided the instruments can be easily disassembled.

Packaging and accessories

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

Hygiene tips

If the recorder is played by several people, it is advisable to sterilise the headjoint at regular intervals to keep it clean. Flautisept has proven effective for cleaning in these cases. You can find Flautisept in our collection. It works with the following surfaces:

1. Linseed oil surfaces
2. RESONA
3. Waxed surfaces
4. ABS plastics
5. Glazed surfaces
6. Lacquered surfaces
7. Untreated wood surfaces
8. Spirit-stained surfaces

To be on the safe side, test on an inconspicuous area before use to ensure that the product does not leave any unwanted marks on your recorder.

Optional information on keys

It is not always possible to place tone holes in places that are easy to play with your fingers. For acoustic reasons, some tone holes on low instruments in particular are not ergonomically accessible. On these instruments, keys are fitted by the instrument maker to make playing much easier or even possible in the first place.
The 243PA-FEH instrument has the following keys: . This means that it can also be played with above-average ease by players with smaller hands.

Notes on finding a new instrument

How to easily find your future instrument
Seek expert advice!
However, don't let "well-intentioned" advice put you off testing an instrument yourself. Your musical sensibilities are as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which wind tunnel mould suits you best.
Our recommendation is therefore: test different designs that you have not yet tried. You can only win.