The instrument with the article number: 212BUD-BLE by Stephan Blezinger is a companion that provides tireless playing pleasure. The instrument owes this characteristic mainly to the skilful combination of the unique model design with the expressive possibilities of the boxwood material used. This material makes a strikingly pleasant impression on the instrument thanks to its unique advantages. The special properties can be characterised as follows: Boxwood: powerful, high-pitched 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 inner bore. What music can the recorder be used for? Boxwood is particularly suitable for instruments that specialise in baroque music, other styles are also possible. Who is this recorder aimed at? It follows from this that boxwood recorders are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. A second basic rule worth noting is that a better quality instrument generally makes learning progress less complicated than a poor quality one. The windway of a recorder The windway is the area in the head of the instrument where the musician's breath is moulded into a thin sheet of air. This sheet of air is one of the most important elements in the sound production of a recorder. The vibration that generates the flute sound is created from this air blade at the labium. The shape of the windway is therefore very relevant for the variation possibilities of the available sound spectra of the recorder. The windway of the model 212BUD-BLE by Stephan Blezinger is constructed as follows: Curved, conical.Conically shaped windways accelerate the breathing air more than cylindrical ones. Windways are of course extremely complex in their geometric design and many parameters influence each other. Fingering The Stephan Blezinger 212BUD-BLE recorder is supplied with the following fingering: Baroque double hole. Multi-piece construction The construction of a recorder has a strong influence on the way in which the woodwind instrument can be handled in terms of ease of grip on the one hand and ease of transport on the other. This is particularly important when larger instruments or several instruments need to be transported. Just ask veteran ensemble leaders. Packaging and accessories The instrument is supplied as standard with a case and the appropriate accessories: Wiper rod, cork grease, fingering chart, care instructions Hygiene tips If the recorder is lent out frequently, it is advisable to sterilise the windway at regular intervals to keep it clean. Flautisept has proven to be a good cleaning agent. You can find Flautisept in our collection. It works with the following surfaces: ABS plastics, linseed oil surfaces, waxed surfaces, varnished surfaces, untreated wooden surfaces, spirit-stained surfaces, RESONA, varnished surfaces However, it is essential that you test the product 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 drill tone holes in places on the instrument that are easy and comfortable to play with your fingers. For acoustic reasons, some tone holes on bass instruments 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 212BUD-BLE instrument has the following keys: . This means that it can also be played ergonomically well by players with smaller hands. Advice for finding a new recorder How to find your new instrument easily Ask people you know! However, don't let prevailing opinions put you off testing an instrument yourself. Your musical perception is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide for yourself which wind tunnel shape appeals to you personally. Our recommendation is therefore: play new designs that you have not yet tried out. You can't lose anything, you can only gain experience.

The instrument with the article number: 212GR-BLE from the Stephan Blezinger workshop is a recorder that is always a joy to play. The instrument owes this characteristic mainly to the clever combination of the ingenious design in fine tuning with the sound characteristics of the grenadilla material used. The unique sound characteristics of this instrument are strikingly pleasing. The properties can be characterised as follows: Grenadilla: Clear, powerful sound rich in overtones. Very strong. 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 inner bore. For which musical styles can the instrument be best used? Grenadilla is particularly suitable for instruments focussing on baroque music, other styles are possible. Who is the instrument aimed at? This means that instruments made from grenadilla are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. Another basic rule worth noting is that in most cases, a higher-quality instrument makes music-making more enjoyable than an inferior-quality instrument. The windway of a 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 basis of a recorder's sound production. In interaction with the labium, the air blade creates the fundamental vibration that generates the flute tone. The shape of the windway is therefore extremely relevant for the artistic usability of the instrument. The windway of the 212GR-BLE model by Stephan Blezinger is shaped as follows: curved, conical.Conical windways accelerate the breath more than cylindrically shaped ones. Windways are complex in their geometric shape and many parameters are influenced by each other. Fingering The Stephan Blezinger 212GR-BLE recorder is supplied in the following fingering: Baroque double hole. Construction of the body The construction of a recorder's multi-piece body has a fundamental influence on the way in which the woodwind instrument is handled during daily use in terms of ease of grip on the one hand and ease of transport on the other. A point that becomes particularly important when larger instruments or several instruments are taken along. Recorder orchestra leaders know how useful good and compact recorder transport packaging is. Provided the instruments can be easily disassembled. Packaging and accessories The instrument is supplied as standard with a case and the following accessories: Wiper rod, cork grease, fingering chart, care instructions Hygiene tips If the instrument is lent out frequently, it is advisable to disinfect the headjoint if necessary to ensure hygienic safety. Flautisept has proven effective for this purpose. Flautisept is available in our collection. It works with the following surfaces: Untreated wooden surfaces, RESONA, spirit-stained surfaces, lacquered surfaces, varnished surfaces, linseed oil surfaces, ABS plastics, waxed surfaces However, before using Fautisept, be sure to test it on an inconspicuous area to ensure that it does not cause any discolouration on your recorder. Optional information on keys It is not always possible to drill tone holes in places that are easy and comfortable to play with your fingers. Especially on larger instruments, tone holes are not ergonomically accessible for acoustic reasons. On such instruments, keys are fitted by the instrument maker to make playing easier or even possible in the first place. The 212GR-BLE instrument has the following keys: . This makes it remarkably easy to play, even for players with smaller hands. Tips for finding a new instrument How to find a new instrument safely Ask people you know! However, don't let "generally accepted" rules such as "brand xy doesn't work at all in ensembles / for professionals" stop you from trying out a recorder yourself. Your musical perception is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which recorder suits you best. Our recommendation is therefore: play different construction concepts that you may not have tried before. You can only gain new experiences.