Moeck, Subbass in F, baroque double hole, stained maple

The instrument with the article number: 5741-MOE made by Moeck is a companion that can always create joy when playing music.
This characteristic is largely due to the clever combination of the outstanding construction concept in fine tuning with the tone colours of the maple material used.

The material used for this instrument is remarkably convincing thanks to its typical qualities. The special properties can be characterised as follows, whereby it is in the nature of things that sounds can only ever be inadequately described in words. For this reason, each person perceives and describes the details of the typical material sound of recorders differently: Maple: Warm and clear, somewhat thinner than pear wood.

The scale

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

Which musical styles can the recorder be used for?

Maple is particularly suitable for instruments that focus on choral playing, recorder ensembles and orchestras, other styles are possible.

Who is this instrument aimed at?

The above facts show that maple recorders are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. Another basic rule worth noting is that a higher-quality instrument usually makes learning easier than a poor-quality one.

The windway of a 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 air blade is one of the most important elements in the sound production of a recorder. At the labium, the air blade generates the vibration that is fundamental to the flute sound. The shape of the windway is therefore extremely influential for the musical formability of the recorder's achievable sounds.

The windway of the Moeck 5741-MOE recorder is constructed as follows: Curved, conical.
Conically shaped windways accelerate the airflow more than cylindrical ones.
Windways are very complex in their geometric design and many parameters play together.

Fingering

The Moeck 5741-MOE instrument is made in the following fingering: Baroque double hole.

Construction method

The number of parts in a recorder fundamentally determines the way in which the woodwind instrument is handled in everyday use, both in terms of ease of assembly and safe transport.
This is particularly important when transporting larger or multiple instruments.
Experienced ensemble players can tell you a thing or two about this.

Packaging and accessories

The instrument is supplied as standard with a case and the following accessories: Cork grease, strap, fingering chart, wiper stick, spike, care instructions

Hygiene tips

If the recorder is used together, it is recommended to clean the beak area repeatedly 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: Glazed surfaces, RESONA, ABS plastics, spirit-stained surfaces, linseed oil surfaces, varnished surfaces, untreated wooden surfaces, waxed surfaces However, before use, test on an inconspicuous area to ensure that Fautisept does not cause discolouration on your recorder.

Optional information on keys

It is not always possible to place tone holes in places that are easy to reach with your fingers. Especially on bass recorders, tone holes are not ergonomically accessible for acoustic reasons. Keys are fitted to these instruments to make playing much easier or even possible in the first place.
The instrument 5741-MOE has the following keys: Full folding. This means that it can also be played comfortably by players with smaller hands.

Recommendations for finding a new instrument

How to find your next instrument safely
Inform yourself in detail!
But don't let "generally applicable" rules such as "material xy doesn't work at all in an ensemble / for professionals" stop you from testing a recorder yourself. Your musical sensitivity is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which instrument makes you happy.
Our recommendation is therefore: Try unknown materials that you may never have tested before. You have nothing to lose, but everything to gain.