Küng, "SUPERIO", alto in f', baroque double hole, plum

The instrument with the model designation: 2404-KUE manufactured by Küng is an instrument that can always generate new joy of playing in the classroom as well as on stage.
The instrument owes this special feature mainly to the clever combination of the outstanding model design in combination with the qualities of the material used, plum wood (Prunus).

The special qualities of this instrument's material are strikingly fascinating. 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 is perceived and described a little differently by each person: Prunus, plum, damson: overtone-rich, slightly nasal sound. Goes very well with singing voices.

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 are best suited to the recorder

Plum wood (Prunus) is ideal for instruments that are used in ensembles, in choral playing and as a solo instrument.

Who is this recorder aimed at?

It follows that instruments made from plum wood (Prunus) are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. Another rule to bear in mind is that a higher quality instrument naturally makes playing together more enriching than a poor one.

The windway of a recorder

The windway is the area in the head of the recorder where the blowing air is moulded into an air blade. This air blade is the defining element of a recorder's sound. At the labium, it is from this sheet of air that the fundamental vibration that generates the flute sound is created. The shape of the windway is therefore very important for the range of artistic applications of the recorder.

The windway of the 2404-KUE instrument from Küng is constructed as follows: Curved, conical.
Conically shaped windways accelerate the breathing air more than cylindrical ones.
Windways are extremely complex in their design and many parameters interact.

Fingering

The Küng 2404-KUE model is manufactured in the following fingering: Baroque double hole.

Construction of the body

The construction of a musical instrument strongly influences the way in which the recorder is handled during daily use, both in terms of ease of assembly and compact transport.
This is a point that should not be underestimated, especially when transporting larger (and sometimes several) instruments.
Directors of recorder orchestras know how useful good and compact recorder cases are. Provided the instruments can be easily disassembled.

Packaging and accessories

The model is supplied as standard with a case and the following accessories: Wiper rod, cork grease, fingering chart, care instructions

Hygiene tips

If the instrument is borrowed frequently, it is advisable to sterilise the beak area at regular intervals to ensure hygienic safety. The product Flautisept has proven to be effective in such cases. Flautisept is available in our collection. It works with the following surfaces:

1. RESONA
2. Linseed oil surfaces
3. Spirit-stained surfaces
4. Waxed surfaces
5. Glazed surfaces
6. ABS plastics
7. Untreated wood 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 place the tone holes in places in the instrument body that are comfortable and easy to play with your fingers. For acoustic reasons, some tone holes on bass instruments in particular are not ergonomically accessible. Keys are fitted to these instruments to make playing easier or even possible in the first place.
The 2404-KUE instrument has the following keys: . This makes it easy to play even for players with smaller hands.

Notes for the search for a new recorder

The easiest way to find your future instrument
Seek expert advice!
However, you should never let "generalised" rules stop you from playing an instrument yourself. Your musical sensitivity is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which construction method makes you personally happy.
Our recommendation is therefore: Test new materials that you have never tried before. You can only gain experience.