Paetzold by Kunath, "Master", "HP Original", sub bass in C, 442 Hz, natural, birch plywood

The sub-bass recorder with the model designation 479-PBK from the "Master" series built by Paetzold by Kunath is a musical tool that is always a joy to play.
The instrument owes this characteristic mainly to the special composition of the special construction concept in fine tuning with the advantages of the birch plywood material used.

This material is a delight to play thanks to its typical advantages. The 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 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.

For which musical styles can the instrument be best used?

Birch plywood is ideally suited to recorders used for All styles.

Who is this instrument aimed at

It follows from the above that birch plywood recorders are particularly suitable for students and professional players. Another rule of thumb is that a better quality instrument is generally easier to play than a cheaper one.

The windway of the recorder

The windway is the area in the headjoint of the recorder where the musician's breath is moulded into a sheet of air. This air blade is one of the most important elements in the sound production of the instrument. In interaction with the labium, this air blade creates the fundamental vibration that generates the flute tone. The shape of the windway is therefore one of the defining principles for the musical formability of the instrument's achievable sounds.

The windway of the model 479-PBK from Paetzold by Kunath is shaped as follows: Straight, conical.
Conically shaped windways accelerate the air blade more than cylindrical ones.
Windways are complex in their design and many parameters are influenced by each other.

Fingering

The Paetzold by Kunath 479-PBK recorder is supplied with the following fingering: Baroque double hole.

Multiple parts

The number of individual parts of a woodwind instrument characterises in many ways the way in which the recorder enables uncomplicated handling in terms of ease of grip on the one hand and compact transport on the other.
This is a point that should not be underestimated, especially when transporting larger (and sometimes several) instruments.
Recorder choir directors know how useful good and compact recorder packaging is. Provided the instruments can be disassembled into small pieces.

Packaging and accessories

Instruments 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 instruments 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 sub-bass 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 subgrobass 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 played by several people, it is advisable to sterilise the blowing area at regular intervals to ensure hygienic safety. Flautisept has proven its worth in these cases. Flautisept is available in our collection. It works with the following surfaces:

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

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 the tone holes in places in the instrument that are easy to reach with your fingers. Especially on larger instruments, tone holes are not ergonomically accessible for acoustic reasons. On these instruments, keys are fitted by the instrument maker to make playing much easier or even possible in the first place.
The 479-PBK instrument has the following keys: Full folding (Paetzold by Kunath). This makes it easier than average for players with smaller hands to play.

Advice for the search for a new recorder

How to find your future instrument easily
Ask people you know!
Under no circumstances should you let the opinions of "self-proclaimed experts" put you off trying out a recorder for yourself. Your musical perception is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide for yourself which recorder makes you happy.
Our recommendation is therefore: Try out unfamiliar construction concepts that you have not yet tried out. You have nothing to lose, but everything to gain.