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 surfacesLinseed oil surfacesRESONAGlazed surfacesABS plasticsWaxed surfacesUntreated wood surfacesSpirit-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.

The instrument with the model designation 449-PBK from the "Master" model series manufactured by Paetzold by Kunath is a musical tool that makes music fun both in the classroom and on stage. This is due to the clever marriage of the special design in symbiosis with the qualities of the birch plywood used. The extraordinary qualities of the material used for this instrument are a delight. The special features can be characterised as follows, whereby it is in the nature of things that sounds can only ever be described very inadequately with words. For this reason, each person will perceive and describe the details of the typical material sound of recorders a little differently: Birch plywood: A carrying but soft sound. The scale The geometry of the inner bore of the instrument 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 scale. What styles of music can the instrument be used for Birch plywood is predestined for instruments that are used for this music: All styles. Who is this instrument aimed at It follows from this that instruments made of birch plywood are particularly suitable for students and professional players. Another important rule of thumb is that a more sophisticated instrument will in most cases make it easier to make music than an inexpensive one. The windway of the recorder The windway is the area in the head of the instrument where the air is moulded into a sheet of air. This sheet of air is the basis of the instrument's sound. In interaction with the labium, this sheet of air creates the fundamental vibration that generates the flute sound. The shape of the windway is therefore extremely important for the musical expressiveness of the instrument. The windway of the 449-PBK instrument from Paetzold by Kunath is constructed as follows: Straight, conical.Conically shaped windways accelerate the air blade more than cylindrical ones. Windways are extremely complex in their design and many parameters interact. Fingering The Paetzold by Kunath 449-PBK recorder is supplied in the following fingering: Baroque double hole. Multiple parts The number of individual parts of a recorder has an extraordinary influence on the way in which it can be handled in terms of ease of assembly and transport. A point that becomes particularly important when larger or multiple instruments are taken along. Recorder ensemble leaders will agree with us. Packaging and accessories Recorders in the Master model series are supplied as standard with a case and the following accessories: 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 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 F-basset 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 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 a long time. Double seals do not need to be greased. Hygiene tips If the recorder is used by several players, we recommend that you repeatedly disinfect the windway to ensure hygienic safety. In these cases, the care product Flautisept has proven its worth. Flautisept is available in our collection. It works with the following surfaces: ABS plastics, linseed oil surfaces, spirit-stained surfaces, waxed surfaces, varnished surfaces, RESONA, untreated wooden surfaces, varnished surfaces 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 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 low 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 449-PBK instrument has the following keys: Full folding (Paetzold by Kunath). This makes it easy to play even for players with smaller hands. Advice on the way to a new recorder The easiest way to find your new instrument Seek expert advice! However, you should not let prevailing opinions in your environment put you off testing a recorder yourself. Your musical sensitivity is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which instrument appeals to you. Our recommendation is therefore: play new designs that you have not yet tried out. You can't lose anything, you can only gain experience.