Paetzold by Kunath, "Master", "HP Original", double bass in F, 442 Hz, natural, birch plywood

The instrument with the model number 469-PBK from the "Master" series manufactured by Paetzold by Kunath is a sub-bass / double bass recorder that is tireless fun in daily use.
This characteristic is due to the special combination of the unique model design in fine tuning with the tone colours of the birch plywood used.

The special qualities of the material used in this instrument are a delight. The special features can be characterised as follows: Birch plywood: A carrying but soft sound.

The scale

The geometry of the inner bore of the recorder 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 inner bore.

What music is the recorder best suited to?

Birch plywood is ideal for instruments used for this type of music: All styles.

Who is the instrument aimed at?

This means that instruments made of birch plywood are particularly suitable for students and professional players. A second rule is that a higher-quality instrument naturally makes learning progress more enjoyable than what at first glance appears to be an inexpensive offer.

The windway of a recorder

The windway is the area in the instrument headjoint where the musician's blowing air is moulded into a sheet of air. This air blade is the defining element of a recorder's sound. The vibration that generates the flute sound originates from this air blade at the labium. The shape of the windway is therefore very influential for the musical expressiveness of the recorder.

The windway of the instrument 469-PBK from Paetzold by Kunath is shaped as follows: Straight, conical.
Conical windways accelerate the breath more than cylindrical ones.
Windways are of course extremely complex in their geometric design and many parameters are influenced by each other.

Fingering

The Paetzold by Kunath 469-PBK recorder is made in the fingering style: Baroque double hole.

Construction of the body

The construction of a musical instrument has a fundamental influence on the way in which the recorder can be handled in terms of ease of grip on the one hand and compact transport on the other.
A point that becomes particularly important when larger or multiple instruments are taken along.
Recorder orchestra leaders will agree with us.

Packaging and accessories

Instruments in the Master model series are supplied with a case and the following accessories as standard: 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 unique construction of the joint between the instrument parts. The double seal developed by Paetzold by Kunath creates a form-fit and airtight connection between the individual parts of the instrument, which is characterised by its ease of movement. This makes Paetzold by Kunath sub-bass / double bass instruments some of the easiest recorders to assemble.

Care of the double seal

To prevent the double seals from being damaged during storage, red protective caps are included with the sub bass / double bass recorder. You should always usethese protective caps when storing the instrument in its packaging. You will then be able to enjoy your instrument for many years to come. Double seals do not need to be greased.

Hygiene tips

If the instrument is lent out from time to time, you should consider sterilising the headjoint regularly for your own protection. The cleaning agent Flautisept has proven effective in such cases. Flautisept is available in our collection. It works with the following surfaces:

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

However, it is essential that you test the product on an inconspicuous area before use to ensure that it does not leave any unwanted marks 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 larger 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 469-PBK instrument has the following keys: Full folding (Paetzold by Kunath). This means that it can also be played remarkably well by players with smaller hands.

Notes for the search for a new recorder

How to easily find your future instrument
Inform yourself in detail!
However, under no circumstances should you let the prevailing opinions in your environment put you off playing a recorder yourself. Your musical sensitivity is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which wind tunnel shape makes you happy.
Our recommendation is therefore: test new manufacturers that you have not tried before. You can only gain experience.