Aulos, bass in f, baroque double hole, plastic

The instrument with the model number: 533-AUL made by Aulos is a companion that is always fun to play.
This is mainly due to the masterful combination of the pioneering model design in symbiosis with the qualities of the plastic material used.

The material used for this instrument is characterised by its unique qualities. The characteristics can best be described in the following words: .

The scale

The inner bore of the instrument is slightly cylindroconical and narrower on average. 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 music is the recorder best suited to?

Plastic is particularly suitable for instruments that focus on choral playing, recorder ensembles and orchestras, other styles are possible.

Who this instrument is aimed at

It follows that plastic instruments are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. Another general rule is that a more demanding instrument will in most cases make learning progress more enjoyable than a seemingly inexpensive one.

The windway of a recorder

The windway is the area in the recorder head where the blowing air is moulded into a sheet of air. This air blade is the basis of a recorder's sound. At the labium, the leaf of air produces the vibration that generates the flute sound. The shape of the windway is therefore extremely influential for the musical expressiveness of the recorder.

The windway of the Aulos 533-AUL instrument is shaped as follows: curved, conical.
Conically shaped windways accelerate the breath more than cylindrical ones.
Windways are complex in their geometric design and many parameters are influenced by each other.

Fingering

The Aulos 533-AUL recorder is made in the following fingering: Baroque double hole.

Construction of the body

The construction of a woodwind instrument has a strong influence on the way in which the recorder is easy to handle in terms of ease of grip on the one hand and convenient to transport on the other.
This is a point that should not be underestimated, especially when transporting larger (and sometimes several) instruments.
Recorder orchestra leaders will agree with us.

Packaging and accessories

The recorder is supplied as standard with a bag and the following accessories: Cork grease, strap, fingering chart, wiper stick, wiper cloth, care instructions

Hygiene tips

If the instrument is lent out from time to time, it is advisable to disinfect the beak area if necessary to protect yourself. Flautisept has proven its worth in these cases. You can find Flautisept in our collection. It works with the following surfaces:

1. Lacquered surfaces
2. Linseed oil surfaces
3. Waxed surfaces
4. RESONA
5. Untreated wood surfaces
6. Spirit-stained surfaces
7. ABS plastics
8. Glazed surfaces

However, to be on the safe side, test on an inconspicuous area before use to ensure that the product does not cause any adverse changes to your recorder.

Optional information on keys

It is not always possible to place tone holes in places that are easy to reach with your fingers. Especially on larger recorders, tone holes are not ergonomically accessible for acoustic reasons. Keys are fitted to these instruments to make playing much easier or even possible in the first place.
The instrument 533-AUL has the following keys: Centre joint keys + foot key. This means that it can also be played comfortably by players with smaller hands.

Tips for finding a new instrument

How to find your next instrument safely
Inform yourself in detail!
However, you should never let "generally applicable" rules such as "manufacturer xy doesn't work at all in ensembles / for professionals" stop you from testing an instrument yourself. Your musical sensitivity is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which recorder appeals to you personally.
Our recommendation is therefore: test different designs that you have never tried before. You can only gain new experiences.