Paetzold by Kunath, "Solo", "HP Original" basset recorder in f, 442 Hz, RESONA plastic

The F basset recorder with the model number 24-AS-PBK from the "SOLO" model series from the Paetzold by Kunath workshop is a musical tool that is always fun to play.
This is largely due to the carefully considered combination of the special model in symbiosis with the sound characteristics of the RESONA plastic material used.

This material inspires the instrument with its unique advantages. The features can be characterised as follows: RESONA: Full and clear sound. Warm and carrying.

The scale

The inner bore of the instrument 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 bore.

For which musical styles is the recorder best suited?

RESONA plastic is predestined for instruments that are used for these styles of music: All styles.

Who is the instrument aimed at?

This means that recorders made from RESONA plastic are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. An additional general rule of thumb is that a better quality instrument will in most cases make it easier to play together than what at first glance appears to be a cheaper option.

The windway of the recorder

The windway is the area in the recorder head where the musician's blowing air is moulded into a thin sheet of air. This sheet of air is the central starting point of the instrument's sound production. At the labium, the vibration that fundamentally generates the flute sound is created from this sheet of air. The shape of the windway is therefore one of the defining characteristics for the instrument's range of musical expression.

The windway of the Paetzold by Kunath 24-AS-PBK recorder is shaped as follows: straight, conical.
Conical windways accelerate the breath more than cylindrical ones.
Windways are extremely complex in their design and many parameters are influenced by each other.

Fingering

The Paetzold by Kunath 24-AS-PBK recorder is made in the fingering style: Baroque double hole.

Construction of the body

The construction of the body of a woodwind instrument is fundamentally characterised by the way in which the recorder can be easily assembled and transported during use.
This is particularly important when larger instruments or several instruments need to be taken along.
Recorder choir directors know how useful good and compact recorder cases are. Provided the instruments can be disassembled into small pieces.

Packaging and accessories

Recorders in the SOLO model series are supplied as standard with a bag with rucksack function and practical 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 parts, which is characterised by its ease of movement. This makes the F-basset instruments from Paetzold by Kunath among the most ergonomic 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 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 many years to come. Double seals require no further care.

Hygiene tips

If the instrument is lent out frequently, it makes sense to sterilise the headjoint again and again to keep it clean. Flautisept has proved its worth in such cases. Flautisept is available in our collection. It works with the following surfaces:

• Lacquered surfaces
• Linseed oil surfaces
• RESONA
• Glazed surfaces
• ABS plastics
• Waxed surfaces
• Untreated wood surfaces
• Spirit-stained surfaces

To be on the safe side, test Fautisept on an inconspicuous area before use 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 that are comfortable and easy to reach with your fingers. For acoustic reasons, some tone holes on bass recorders in particular are not ergonomically accessible. Keys are fitted to such instruments to make playing much easier or even possible in the first place.
The 24-AS-PBK instrument has the following keys: Full folding (Paetzold by Kunath). This makes it remarkably easy to play, even for players with smaller hands.

Recommendations for finding a new instrument

How to find your next instrument easily
Ask people you know!
Don't let prevailing opinions put you off playing a recorder yourself. Your taste is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide for yourself which construction method tempts you to "make music endlessly".
Our recommendation is therefore: Try out unknown brands that you have not yet tested. You can only gain experience.