Paetzold by Kunath, "Master", "HP Original", greatbasses in c, 442 Hz, natural, birch plywood

The greatbasses recorder with the model designation 459-PBK from the "Master" series manufactured by Paetzold by Kunath is a companion that is always fun to play, both in lessons and on stage.
The instrument owes this mainly to the special composition of the above-average model in symbiosis with the advantages of the birch plywood material used.

The unique qualities of this instrument's material are strikingly pleasing. The properties can be characterised as follows: Birch plywood: A carrying but soft sound.

The scale

The inner bore of the recorder is slightly cylindroconical. 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.

What styles of music can the instrument be used for

Birch plywood is particularly suitable for instruments that are used for the following styles: All styles.

Who is the instrument aimed at?

This means that birch plywood recorders are particularly suitable for students and professional players. Another important rule is that a more sophisticated instrument naturally makes music-making less complicated than a poor one.

The windway of the recorder

The windway is the area in the headjoint of the recorder where the blowing air is moulded into a sheet of air. This air blade is the central starting point for the sound production of a recorder. At the labium, the air blade produces the vibration that generates the flute sound. The shape of the windway is therefore very influential for the artistic usability of the recorder.

The windway of the Paetzold by Kunath 459-PBK recorder is constructed as follows: Straight, conical.
Conical windways accelerate the airflow more than cylindrically shaped ones.
Windways are extremely complex in their design and many parameters are influenced by each other.

Fingering

The Paetzold by Kunath 459-PBK model is made in the following fingering: Baroque double hole.

Construction of the body

The number of components of a recorder influences in many ways the way in which the woodwind instrument can be handled in terms of ease of grip and compact transport during daily use.
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

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

Things to know about connecting the instrument parts

Paetzold by Kunath recorders can be assembled easily and without great 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 instrument parts, which stands out from the mass of sluggish tenon joints thanks to its ease of movement. This makes Paetzold by Kunath greatbasses instruments some of the easiest recorders 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 greatbasses recorder. You should always usethese protective caps when storing the instrument in its packaging. Then you will be able to enjoy your recorder for many years to come. Double seals require no further care.

Hygiene tips

If the recorder is played by several people, it is advisable to clean the headjoint regularly under sterile conditions to ensure that it is hygienically safe. Flautisept has proven to be a safe helper in these cases. You can find Flautisept in our collection. It works with the following surfaces: Lacquered surfaces, linseed oil surfaces, waxed surfaces, ABS plastics, untreated wooden surfaces, RESONA, varnished surfaces, spirit-stained surfaces However, before using Fautisept, test it on an inconspicuous area to ensure that it does not cause discolouration on your recorder.

Optional information on keys

It is not always possible to place the tone holes in places in the body that are easy to play with your fingers. Some tone holes on bass instruments in particular are ergonomically inaccessible for acoustic reasons. On such instruments, keys are fitted by the instrument maker to make playing much easier or even possible in the first place.
The 459-PBK instrument has the following keys: Full folding (Paetzold by Kunath). This makes it remarkably easy to play, even for players with smaller hands.

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