Küng, "STUDIO", soprano in c'', baroque double hole, pearwood, hand-stained

The instrument with the article number: 1316-KUE from Küng is a companion that is always a joy to play.
The instrument owes this characteristic mainly to the special combination of the ingenious construction concept in combination with the tone colours of the pear wood material used.

The unique sound characteristics of this instrument are strikingly fascinating. The 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 is perceived and described differently by each person: Pear: Soft, choral sound. Suitable for playing in a group.

The scale

The geometry of the inner bore of the recorder 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 scale.

What music is the recorder best suited to?

Pearwood is ideal for recorders that are used in.

Who is this instrument aimed at?

This means that pearwood instruments are particularly suitable for beginners. A second rule to bear in mind is that a better instrument will in most cases make learning progress more enjoyable than a cheaper one.

The windway of the recorder

The windway is the area in the headjoint of the recorder where the blowing air is moulded into a thin sheet of air. This sheet of air is the central starting point of the instrument's sound. The vibration that generates the flute sound is created from this air blade at the labium. The shape of the windway is therefore one of the defining characteristics for the musical formability of the achievable sounds of the recorder.

The windway of the Küng 1316-KUE recorder is shaped as follows: straight, conical.
Conical windways accelerate the air blade more than cylindrically shaped ones.
Windways are naturally very complex in their geometric shape and many parameters influence each other.

Fingering

The Küng 1316-KUE model is supplied in fingering: Baroque double hole.

Construction method

The way a musical instrument is constructed has a strong influence on the way in which the recorder is handled on a daily basis in terms of ease of grip on the one hand and ease of 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 bag and the following accessories: Wiper rod, fingering chart, care instructions

Hygiene tips

If the recorder is rented out frequently, it is advisable to disinfect the beak area if necessary to ensure hygienic safety. In these cases, the care product Flautisept has proven to be effective. Flautisept is available in our collection. It works with the following surfaces: RESONA, spirit-stained surfaces, waxed surfaces, linseed oil surfaces, varnished surfaces, ABS plastics, untreated wooden surfaces, varnished surfaces However, it is essential that you test the product on an inconspicuous area before use to ensure that it does not leave any discolouration on your recorder.

Optional information on keys

It is not always possible to drill tone holes in places in the body of the instrument that are comfortable to play with your fingers. Especially on larger instruments, tone holes are not ergonomically accessible 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 1316-KUE instrument has the following keys: . This means that it can also be played ergonomically by players with smaller hands.

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However, you shouldn't let the opinions of "self-proclaimed experts" put you off trying out a recorder for yourself. Your taste is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which construction method suits you best.
Our recommendation is therefore: test different construction concepts that you have not yet tried. You can only gain experience.