Küng, "Marsyas", tenor in c', baroque double hole, rosewood

The recorder with the model number: 4506-MAR made by Marsyas is an instrument that is always fun to play.
This characteristic is largely due to the special combination of the outstanding instrument model in fine tuning with the tone colours of the rosewood material used.

The special qualities of the material used for this instrument are particularly impressive. The special features can be characterised as follows, whereby it is in the nature of things that sounds can only ever be inadequately described in words. This is why the sound of recorders is perceived and described in slightly different ways by each person: Rosewood: Very noble, pithy sound.

The scale

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

Which musical styles can the recorder be used for?

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

Who is this instrument aimed at?

It follows from this that rosewood recorders are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. Another rule of thumb to bear in mind is that a better instrument will in most cases make playing more enjoyable than a seemingly inexpensive bargain.

The windway of a recorder

The windway is the area in the head of the recorder where the air is moulded into a thin sheet of air. This air blade is the nucleus of a recorder's sound production. In interaction with the labium, the air blade creates the vibration that generates the flute sound. The shape of the windway is therefore very relevant for the variability of the instrument's musical expression.

The windway of the Marsyas 4506-MAR recorder is shaped as follows: curved, conical.
Conical windways accelerate the breath more than cylindrical ones.
Due to their geometric shape, windways are extremely complex and many parameters influence each other.

Fingering

The Marsyas 4506-MAR instrument is made in the following fingering: Baroque double hole.

Construction method

The construction of a woodwind instrument is characterised in many ways by the way in which the recorder can ensure uncomplicated handling in terms of ease of grip 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 recorder is supplied as standard with a case and the following accessories: Wiper rod, cork grease, fingering chart, care instructions

Hygiene tips

If the recorder is shared, you should consider sterilising the windway if necessary to ensure hygienic safety. The care product Flautisept has proven its worth in such cases. Flautisept is available in our collection. It works with the following surfaces: Lacquered surfaces, ABS plastics, Untreated wooden surfaces, Spirit-stained surfaces, Waxed surfaces, Linseed oil surfaces, RESONA, Glazed surfaces However, it is essential that you test the product on an inconspicuous area before use 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 that are easy to reach with your fingers. Especially on larger instruments, some tone holes are ergonomically inaccessible for acoustic reasons. On these instruments, keys are fitted by the instrument maker to make playing much easier or even possible in the first place.
The 4506-MAR instrument has the following keys: . This means that it can also be played by players with smaller hands.

Advice on the way to a new recorder

How to find your future instrument
Inform yourself in detail!
However, under no circumstances should you be put off trying out a recorder for yourself by "generally applicable" rules such as "manufacturer xy doesn't work at all in ensembles / for professionals". Your musical perception is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide for yourself which construction method tempts you to "play endlessly".
Our recommendation is therefore: play different models that you may not have tried before. You can only gain experience.