Moeck, "Rottenburgh", bent bass in f, 442Hz, baroque double hole, stained maple

The recorder with the article number: 4541-MOE made by Moeck is an instrument that provides tireless fun while playing.
This characteristic is largely due to the skilful marriage of the unique construction concept in combination with the tone colours of the maple material used.

The special sound characteristics of this instrument are striking. The special features can best be described in the following words: Maple: Warm and clear, slightly thinner than pear wood.

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 inner bore.

Which musical styles can the recorder be used for?

Maple is ideal for recorders that are used in ensembles, in choral playing and as a solo instrument.

Who is this recorder aimed at?

This means that maple instruments are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. A second rule is that a higher-quality instrument will in most cases make learning progress more enriching than a seemingly inexpensive offer.

The windway of the recorder

The windway is the area in the head of the recorder where the musician's blowing air is moulded into a thin sheet of air. This air blade is one of the most important elements in the sound production of a recorder. In interaction with the labium, this air blade creates the vibration that generates the flute sound. The shape of the windway is therefore extraordinarily influential for the musical expressiveness of the instrument.

The windway of the Moeck 4541-MOE instrument is constructed as follows: Curved, conical.
Conical windways accelerate the breathing air more than cylindrically shaped ones.
Windways are of course extremely complex in their geometric design and many parameters play together.

Fingering

The Moeck 4541-MOE instrument is offered in fingering: Baroque double hole.

Construction method

The construction of an instrument in terms of multiple parts strongly influences the way in which the recorder can be handled easily in terms of ease of grip on the one hand and convenient 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 case and useful accessories: Cleaning rod, drying cloth, cork grease, care instructions, fingering chart

Hygiene tips

If the recorder is lent out from time to time, it is advisable to sterilise the headjoint at regular intervals to ensure hygienic safety. Flautisept has proven to be a convenient but safe cleaning agent in such cases. You can find Flautisept in our collection. It works with the following surfaces:

• Spirit-stained surfaces
• Lacquered surfaces
• Untreated wooden surfaces
• ABS plastics
• Linseed oil surfaces
• Waxed surfaces
• RESONA
• Glazed surfaces

However, it is essential that you test on an inconspicuous area before use to ensure that the product does not cause any adverse changes to your recorder.

Optional information on keys

It is not always possible to place tone holes in places on the instrument 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 such instruments to make playing much easier or even possible in the first place.
The 4541-MOE instrument has the following keys: Centre joint keys + foot key. This means that it can also be played well by players with smaller hands.

Tips for finding a new recorder

The easiest way to find your next instrument
Seek expert advice!
Never let "well-intentioned" advice put you off playing an instrument yourself. Your musical perception is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which recorder suits you best.
Our recommendation is therefore: play different manufacturers that you may never have tried before. You can only gain new experiences.