Paetzold by Kunath, "Master", "HP Original", basset recorder in f, 442 Hz, natural, birch plywood

The instrument with the model designation 449-PBK from the "Master" model series manufactured by Paetzold by Kunath is a musical tool that makes music fun both in the classroom and on stage.
This is due to the clever marriage of the special design in symbiosis with the qualities of the birch plywood used.

The extraordinary qualities of the material used for this instrument are a delight. The special features can be characterised as follows, whereby it is in the nature of things that sounds can only ever be described very inadequately with words. For this reason, each person will perceive and describe the details of the typical material sound of recorders a little differently: Birch plywood: A carrying but soft sound.

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.

What styles of music can the instrument be used for

Birch plywood is predestined for instruments that are used for this music: All styles.

Who is this instrument aimed at

It follows from this that instruments made of birch plywood are particularly suitable for students and professional players. Another important rule of thumb is that a more sophisticated instrument will in most cases make it easier to make music than an inexpensive one.

The windway of the recorder

The windway is the area in the head of the instrument where the air is moulded into a sheet of air. This sheet of air is the basis of the instrument's sound. In interaction with the labium, this sheet of air creates the fundamental vibration that generates the flute sound. The shape of the windway is therefore extremely important for the musical expressiveness of the instrument.

The windway of the 449-PBK instrument from Paetzold by Kunath is constructed as follows: Straight, conical.
Conically shaped windways accelerate the air blade more than cylindrical ones.
Windways are extremely complex in their design and many parameters interact.

Fingering

The Paetzold by Kunath 449-PBK recorder is supplied in the following fingering: Baroque double hole.

Multiple parts

The number of individual parts of a recorder has an extraordinary influence on the way in which it can be handled in terms of ease of assembly and transport.
A point that becomes particularly important when larger or multiple instruments are taken along.
Recorder ensemble leaders will agree with us.

Packaging and accessories

Recorders in the Master model series are supplied as standard with a case and the following accessories: Cork grease, care instructions, fingering chart

Things to know about connecting the instrument parts

Paetzold by Kunath recorders are easy to assemble without any special effort. This is due to the special design of the joint between the instrument parts. The double seal developed by Paetzold by Kunath creates a form-fit and airtight connection between the instrument parts, which is characterised by its ease of movement. This makes Paetzold by Kunath F-basset recorders the easiest instruments to assemble and disassemble.

Care of the double seal

To prevent the double seals from being damaged during storage, red protective caps are included with the F-basset recorder. You should always usethese protective caps when storing the instrument in its packaging. Then you will be able to enjoy your recorder for a long time. Double seals do not need to be greased.

Hygiene tips

If the recorder is used by several players, we recommend that you repeatedly disinfect the windway to ensure hygienic safety. In these cases, the care product Flautisept has proven its worth. Flautisept is available in our collection. It works with the following surfaces: ABS plastics, linseed oil surfaces, spirit-stained surfaces, waxed surfaces, varnished surfaces, RESONA, untreated wooden surfaces, varnished 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 tone holes in places in the instrument body that are easy and comfortable to play with your fingers. For acoustic reasons, some tone holes on low recorders in particular are not ergonomically accessible. Keys are fitted to these instruments to make playing much easier or even possible in the first place.
The 449-PBK instrument has the following keys: Full folding (Paetzold by Kunath). This makes it easy to play even for players with smaller hands.

Advice on the way to a new recorder

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However, you should not let prevailing opinions in your environment put you off testing a recorder yourself. Your musical sensitivity is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which instrument appeals to you.
Our recommendation is therefore: play new designs that you have not yet tried out. You can't lose anything, you can only gain experience.