Paetzold by Kunath, "Master", "Direct-Blow" head for basset recorders, black lacquered

The F basset recorder with the article number 449DBK-AS-PBK from the "Master" model series by Paetzold by Kunath is a musical tool that is always fun to play on a daily basis.
This characteristic is due to the clever combination of the well thought-out model in combination with the sound characteristics of the birch plywood material used.

The material used for this instrument is characterised by its exceptional sound characteristics. The special characteristics can be described as follows: Birch plywood: A carrying but soft sound.

The scale

The inner bore of the instrument is cylindrical. 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 styles of music can the instrument be used for

Birch plywood is particularly suitable for recorders that are used for these styles of music: All styles.

Who is the instrument aimed at?

It follows from the above that instruments made of birch plywood are particularly suitable for students and professional players. An additional important basic rule is that a high-quality instrument naturally makes learning progress more enriching than an inferior instrument.

The windway of the recorder

The windway is the area in the headjoint of the recorder where the air is moulded into a thin sheet of air. This sheet of air is the basis of a recorder's sound production. In interaction with the labium, the air blade creates the vibration that generates the flute sound. The shape of the windway is therefore extremely influential for influencing the sound of the recorder.

The windway of the model 449DBK-AS-PBK from Paetzold by Kunath is shaped as follows: Straight, conical.
Conically shaped windways accelerate the breath more than cylindrical ones.
Due to their geometric shape, windways are very complex and many parameters are influenced by each other.

Fingering

The Paetzold by Kunath 449DBK-AS-PBK recorder is manufactured in the following fingering: .

Multiple parts

The number of components of a musical instrument strongly influences the way in which the recorder can be handled in terms of ease of assembly on the one hand and safe transport on the other during daily use.
This is particularly important when larger instruments or several instruments have to be taken along.
Experienced ensemble players can tell you a thing or two about this.

Packaging and accessories

Recorders in the Master model series are offered with the following accessories as standard:

Things to know about connecting the instrument parts

Paetzold by Kunath instruments can be assembled easily and without great effort. This is due to the unique design of the connection of 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 from the mass of sluggish tenon joints thanks to its ease of movement. This makes Paetzold by Kunath F-basset recorders the most ergonomic 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 F-basset 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 require no further care.

Hygiene tips

If the instrument is borrowed frequently, we recommend that you repeatedly disinfect the windway for your own protection. Flautisept has proven to be a safe helper here. Flautisept is available in our collection. It works with the following surfaces:

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

To be on the safe side, test on an inconspicuous area before use to ensure that Fautisept does not cause any adverse changes to your instrument.

Optional information on keys

It is not always possible to place the tone holes in places in the instrument that are easy to play with your fingers. For acoustic reasons, some tone holes on bass instruments 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 449DBK-AS-PBK instrument has the following keys: . This means that it can also be played by players with smaller hands.

Recommendations for finding a new instrument

How to easily find your next instrument
Seek expert advice!
Never let "generally applicable" rules such as "material xy doesn't work at all in an ensemble / for professionals" stop you from testing an instrument yourself. Your musical sensitivity is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which instrument concept appeals to you personally.
Our recommendation is therefore: Try out unknown construction concepts that you have not yet tested. You will only gain in experience.