Küng, "Marsyas", soprano in c'', baroque double hole, Castello Buchs

The instrument with the model designation: 4313-MAR manufactured by Marsyas is an instrument that provides tireless fun in daily use.
This is due to the skilful combination of the special model design in symbiosis with the qualities of the boxwood material used.

The material fascinates with its extraordinary sound characteristics. The characteristics can be roughly described as follows, although it is in the nature of things that sounds can only ever be described very inadequately with words. Therefore, the sound of recorders is perceived and described slightly differently by each person: Boxwood: powerful, high-pitched sound,.

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 instrument be used for

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

Who is the instrument aimed at?

It follows that boxwood recorders are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. A general rule of thumb is that a better instrument naturally makes it easier to make music than what at first glance appears to be a cheaper option.

The windway of the recorder

The windway is the area in the recorder head where the musician's blowing air is moulded into a sheet of air. This air blade is the defining element 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 sound and response of the recorder.

The windway of the 4313-MAR instrument from Marsyas is shaped as follows: curved, conical.
Conically shaped windways accelerate the air blade more than cylindrical ones.
Windways are complex in their design and many parameters are influenced by each other.

Fingering

The Marsyas 4313-MAR recorder is offered in fingering: Baroque double hole.

Construction method

The way in which a musical instrument is constructed has an extraordinary influence on the way in which the recorder can be handled easily and transported safely in everyday 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 recorder comes as standard with a case and matching accessories: Wiper rod, cork grease, fingering chart, care instructions

Hygiene tips

If the instrument is lent out frequently, it is advisable to sterilise the beak area if necessary to keep it clean. Flautisept has proven effective for disinfection in these cases. Flautisept is available in our collection. It works with the following surfaces: Glazed surfaces, ABS plastics, linseed oil surfaces, varnished surfaces, RESONA, waxed surfaces, untreated wooden surfaces, spirit-stained surfaces However, before using Fautisept, be sure to test it on an inconspicuous area to ensure that it does not cause any adverse changes to your recorder.

Optional information on keys

It is not always possible to place tone holes in places in the instrument that are easy to reach with your fingers. Particularly 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 4313-MAR instrument has the following keys: . This means that it can also be played by players with smaller hands.

Tips for finding a new instrument

How to find a future instrument safely
Seek expert advice!
However, you shouldn't let "generalised" rules such as "brand xy doesn't work at all in ensembles / for professionals" stop you from trying out a recorder yourself. Your taste is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide for yourself which recorder tempts you to "make music endlessly".
Our recommendation is therefore: play different manufacturers that you have never tried before. You can only win.