Moeck, "Flauto Rondo", bass in f', baroque double hole, maple,

The instrument with the model designation: 2520-MOE from Moeck is a musical tool that is always fun to use on a daily basis.
This characteristic is largely due to the masterful marriage of the outstanding construction concept in fine tuning with the sound characteristics of the maple material used.

The exceptional sound characteristics of this instrument are strikingly impressive. The properties can be characterised in this way, although it is in the nature of things that sounds can only ever be inadequately described in words. Therefore, the sound of recorders is perceived and described a little differently by each person: Maple: Warm and clear, somewhat thinner than pear.

The scale

The inner bore of the instrument is slightly cylindroconical and narrower on average. 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 scale.

For which musical styles can the instrument be best used?

Maple is particularly suitable for recorders focussing on choral playing, recorder ensembles and orchestras, other styles are possible.

Who the instrument is aimed at

This means that maple recorders are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. Another rule to bear in mind is that a higher-quality instrument generally makes learning progress more enjoyable than a cheaper one.

The windway of a recorder

The windway is the area in the recorder head where the air is moulded into a sheet of air. This air blade is one of the most important elements of a recorder's sound. In interaction with the labium, this air blade creates the vibration that is fundamental to the flute sound. The shape of the windway is therefore one of the basic characteristics for the sound and response of the instrument.

The windway of the Moeck model 2520-MOE is shaped as follows: curved, conical.
Conical windways accelerate the air blade more than cylindrically shaped ones.
Windways are complex in their design and many parameters influence each other.

Fingering

The Moeck 2520-MOE model is made in fingering: Baroque double hole.

Multi-part construction

The construction of a recorder with multiple parts has a strong influence on the way in which it is used on a daily basis, both in terms of ease of handling and transport.
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 is supplied as standard with a case and the following accessories: Cork grease, strap, fingering chart, wiper stick, wiper cloth, care instructions

Hygiene tips

If the recorder is shared, it is advisable to clean the headjoint sterilely for your own protection. Flautisept has proven effective for this purpose. You can find Flautisept in our collection. It works with the following surfaces:

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

To be on the safe side, test Fautisept on an inconspicuous area before use to ensure that it does not leave any unwanted marks on your instrument.

Optional information on keys

It is not always possible to place tone holes in places in the instrument body that are easy and comfortable to reach with your fingers. For acoustic reasons, some tone holes on bass recorders in particular are not ergonomically accessible. Keys are fitted to such instruments to make playing much easier or even possible in the first place.
The 2520-MOE instrument has the following keys: Centre joint keys + foot key. This means that it can also be played by players with smaller hands.

Recommendations for finding a new instrument

How to find your next instrument safely
Seek expert advice!
But don't let "expert" opinions put you off testing an instrument yourself. Your musical sensibilities are as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which construction method appeals to you.
Our recommendation is therefore: play different instruments that you have never tried before. You can only gain experience.