Paetzold by Kunath, "Solo", "HP Original" sub great bass recorder in c, 442 Hz, RESONA plastic

The instrument with the model number 27-AS-PBK from the "SOLO" series built by Paetzold by Kunath is a sub-bass recorder that is a joy to play both in lessons and on stage.
This special feature is largely due to the skilful combination of the pioneering model design with the qualities of the RESONA plastic material used.

The material used for this instrument is characterised by its exceptional qualities. The properties can be summarised 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 scale.

What music can the recorder be used for?

RESONA plastic is predestined for recorders that are used for the following musical styles: All styles.

Who is the instrument aimed at?

From the above facts it is clear that recorders made of RESONA plastic are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. A further rule is that in most cases a higher quality instrument is more enriching than a poor quality one.

The windway of the recorder

The windway is the area in the instrument headjoint where the musician's breath is moulded into a thin sheet of air. This sheet of air is the basis of the instrument's sound production. At the labium, the vibration that generates the flute tone is created from this sheet of air. The shape of the windway is therefore thus one of the defining principles for influencing the sounds that can be produced by the recorder.

The windway of the instrument 27-AS-PBK from Paetzold by Kunath is constructed as follows: Straight, conical.
Conical windways accelerate the air blade more than cylindrically shaped ones.
Windways are extremely complex in their geometric shape and many parameters are influenced by each other.

Fingering

The Paetzold by Kunath 27-AS-PBK model is supplied with the following fingering: Baroque double hole.

Construction of the body

The construction of a recorder strongly influences the way in which it can be handled in terms of ease of grip and ease of transport during daily use.
This is particularly important when larger instruments or several instruments have to be taken along.
Directors of large ensembles know how useful good and compact recorder cases are. Provided the instruments can be disassembled into small pieces.

Packaging and accessories

Instruments in the SOLO model series are supplied as standard with a bag with rucksack function 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 design invented by Herbert Paetzold for joining 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 pleasantly from the mass of sluggish tenon joints due to its ease of movement. This makes Paetzold by Kunath sub-bass recorders the easiest instruments to assemble.

Care of the double seal

To prevent the double seals from being damaged during storage, red protective caps are included with the subgroove 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 recorder is borrowed frequently, it is advisable to sterilise the windway at regular intervals to keep it clean. In these cases, the care product Flautisept has proven its worth. Flautisept is available in our collection. It works with the following surfaces: Linseed oil surfaces, waxed surfaces, ABS plastics, untreated wooden surfaces, RESONA, lacquered surfaces, varnished surfaces, spirit-stained surfaces However, to be on the safe side, test Fautisept 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 drill tone holes in places in the instrument body that are easy and comfortable to reach with your fingers. For acoustic reasons, some tone holes on deep 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 instrument 27-AS-PBK has the following keys: Full folding (Paetzold by Kunath). This means that it can also be played comfortably by players with smaller hands.

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But don't let "well-intentioned" advice put you off trying out a recorder for yourself. Your musical sensibilities are as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide for yourself which instrument tempts you personally to "endless music-making".
Our recommendation is therefore: Try new construction concepts that you have never tested before. You can only gain new experiences.