Recorders

These versatile, Renaissance-era instruments are Hieronymus F. Kynseker (Nuremberg, 1636-1686) based on the original instruments by Hieronymus F. Kynseker (1636-1686) kept at the Germanic National Museum in Nuremberg. Mollenhauer's Kynseker ensemble instruments remain faithful to the most important characteristics of the originals: their aesthetics form, volume, and strong, distinctive sound. Tuning and...

These versatile, Renaissance-era instruments are Hieronymus F. Kynseker (Nuremberg, 1636-1686) based on the original instruments by Hieronymus F. Kynseker (1636-1686) kept at the Germanic National Museum in Nuremberg. Mollenhauer's Kynseker ensemble instruments remain faithful to the most important characteristics of the originals: their aesthetics form, volume, and strong, distinctive sound. Tuning and...

These versatile, Renaissance-era instruments are Hieronymus F. Kynseker (Nuremberg, 1636-1686) based on the original instruments by Hieronymus F. Kynseker (1636-1686) kept at the Germanic National Museum in Nuremberg. Mollenhauer's Kynseker ensemble instruments remain faithful to the most important characteristics of the originals: their aesthetics form, volume, and strong, distinctive sound. Tuning and...

These versatile, Renaissance-era instruments are based on original instruments by Hieronymus F. Kynseker (1636-1686) kept at the Germanic National Museum in Nuremberg. Mollenhauer's Kynseker ensemble instruments remain faithful to the most important characteristics of the originals: their aesthetics form, volume, and strong, distinctive sound. Tuning and sound have been carefully matched, making...

These versatile, Renaissance-era instruments are Hieronymus F. Kynseker (Nuremberg, 1636-1686) based on the original instruments by Hieronymus F. Kynseker (1636-1686) kept at the Germanic National Museum in Nuremberg. Mollenhauer's Kynseker ensemble instruments remain faithful to the most important characteristics of the originals: their aesthetics form, volume, and strong, distinctive sound. Tuning and...

These versatile, Renaissance-era instruments are Hieronymus F. Kynseker (Nuremberg, 1636-1686) based on the original instruments by Hieronymus F. Kynseker (1636-1686) kept at the Germanic National Museum in Nuremberg. Mollenhauer's Kynseker ensemble instruments remain faithful to the most important characteristics of the originals: their aesthetics form, volume, and strong, distinctive sound. Tuning and...

 These versatile, Renaissance-era instruments are Hieronymus F. Kynseker (Nuremberg, 1636-1686) based on the original instruments by Hieronymus F. Kynseker (1636-1686) kept at the Germanic National Museum in Nuremberg. Mollenhauer's Kynseker ensemble instruments remain faithful to the most important characteristics of the originals: their aesthetics form, volume, and strong, distinctive sound. Tuning...

About Paetzold Recorders Kunath's Paetzold Recorders are the result of an effort to create large recorders that are ergonomic and affordable without sacrificing quality of sound. And the Paetzold recorders are just that. Their innovative design allows for the use of cheaper materials and manufacturing techniques, resulting in much more affordable...

About Paetzold Recorders Kunath's Paetzold Recorders are the result of an effort to create large recorders that are ergonomic and affordable without sacrificing quality of sound. And the Paetzold recorders are just that. The innovative design of Paetzold recorders allows for the use of cheaper materials and manufacturing techniques, resulting in...

Many copies of Baroque recorders are made to play at modern pitch rather than their original low pitch and therefore lose a lot of their character. Martin Wenner's Anciuti instrument is based on an original Anciuti recorder that plays at the higher Chorton pitch of a=440 Hz. The Wenner model,...

This natural wood Yamaha great bass offers tonal depth and clarity ideal for solo or chamber music. Stained maple wood gives this instrument a soft, pure tone and a lovely finish. Its even and precise intonation and ease in blending make it an excellent choice for any advanced or professional player. ...

Yamaha's natural wood bass model is crafted from select maple for a soft, warm sound and pure tone that blends well with other instruments. It features very accurate intonation and a comfortable, easy response.  This instrument is tuned to a=440, but the SP model is sold with an interchangeable middle...

These natural wood Yamahas are excellent for advanced and professional players. They offer tonal depth and clarity and an even, precise intonation that is ideal for solo music. They also blend well, allowing for chamber and ensemble playing. This instrument is offered in Castello boxwood and rosewood. The Castello boxwood model has...

Yamaha's natural wood 800 series is perfect for advanced and professional players. They feature Baroque fingering, double holes, and arched windways. YRN-801: This model is made of Castello boxwood wood for a warm, sweet sound, which is capable of the most subtle musical nuances.  YRN-814: This newly designed sopranino recorder is made...

The Csakan, or so-called 'walking stick' flute, was developed in Hungary and was a musical fashion in Vienna between 1820 and 1850. Over 400 original compositions for the Csakan are known to exist by composers like A. Heberle, E. Krahmer, and A. Diabelli, among others. Johann Ziegler (1795-1858) started his...

The Denner family was one of Europe's most important and well-known woodwind instrument makers of the 18th century. Originals of their famous recorders are widely copied by many instrument makers. This tenor recorder was made by Johann Christoph Denner at the beginning of the 18th century, probably as a Tenor...

Engelbert Terton (1676-1752) was one the most famous recorder makers of early 18th century Hollland. His original soprano C recorder is extremely beautiful and can be found in the collection of the Hague's Gemeentemuseum. It is made of stained boxwood and decorated with lovely engraved openwork silver rings.  Martin Wenner's...

Jan Steenbergen (1676-1752) worked in the first half of the 18th century in Amsterdam as a manufacturer of woodwind instruments, particularly oboes and recorders. A beautifully crafted and well-preserved Steenbergen recorder can be found in the collection of F. Bruggen, who also used it in his recordings. Martin Wenner's handmade...

Pierre Jaillard Bressan (1663-1731) moved from France to England in 1688 and established himself in London, where he mainly made recorders. His instruments tended to have thick ivory mounts which he added on to his recorders after applying the golden ratio to cut them. Preserved original Bressan recorders can be...

Thomas Stanesby, Junior, (1692-1754) worked in London and achieved great fame and standing in his day through the manufacturing of the finest woodwind instruments. Many of his instruments are preserved in museums and private collections all over the world. An excellently preserved and wonderfully playable recorder is privately owned in...