Küng, "STUDIO", tenor in c', baroque double hole, pearwood stained

The instrument with the model designation: 1511-KUE from the Küng workshop is a musical tool that is always fun to play, both in the classroom and on stage.
This characteristic is largely due to the clever combination of the special model in fine tuning with the sound characteristics of the pear wood material used.

The special sound characteristics of this instrument are strikingly pleasing. The special features can be summarised as follows: Pear wood: Soft, choral sound. Suitable for playing in a group.

The scale

The inner bore of the recorder 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 inner bore.

Which musical styles can the instrument be used for

Birnbaum is excellently suited for recorders focussing on choral playing, recorder ensembles and orchestras, other styles are possible.

Who the instrument is aimed at

This means that pearwood instruments are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. Another generally applicable rule is that a higher quality instrument generally makes playing together more enriching than a poor one.

The windway of a recorder

The windway is the area in the head of the instrument where the blowing air is moulded into a sheet of air. This air blade is the nucleus of a recorder'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 one of the defining principles for influencing the available sounds of the recorder.

The windway of the Küng 1511-KUE recorder is constructed as follows: Straight, conical.
Conical windways accelerate the airflow more than cylindrically shaped ones.
Windways are of course extremely complex in their geometric shape and many parameters are influenced by each other.

Fingering

The Küng 1511-KUE recorder is made in the fingering: Baroque double hole.

Construction method

The construction of a woodwind instrument strongly influences the way in which the recorder is handled during daily use, both in terms of ease of assembly and compact transport.
A point that becomes particularly important when transporting larger or multiple instruments.
Just ask veteran ensemble leaders.

Packaging and accessories

The instrument is supplied as standard with a bag and useful accessories: Wiper rod, fingering chart, care instructions

Hygiene tips

If the instrument is lent out frequently, it is advisable to clean the beak area sterilely if necessary to maintain cleanliness. Flautisept has proven effective for disinfection in these cases. Flautisept is available in our collection. It works with the following surfaces:

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

However, before using Fautisept, be sure to test it on an inconspicuous area 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 instrument that are comfortable to play with your fingers. On bass instruments in particular, 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 1511-KUE instrument has the following keys: . This means that it can also be played with above-average ease by players with smaller hands.

Notes on the way to a new recorder

How to easily find your next instrument
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Under no circumstances should you let well-intentioned advice put you off testing a recorder yourself. Your musical perception is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which instrument concept inspires you personally.
Our recommendation is therefore: try out different brands that you have not yet tested. You can't lose anything, you can only gain experience.