Paetzold by Kunath, "Master", "Direct-Blow" head for basset recorders, natural birch plywood

The F basset recorder with the model number 449DBK-PBK from the "Master" model series manufactured by Paetzold by Kunath is an F basset recorder that provides tireless fun in everyday use.
This is largely due to the masterful marriage of the carefully considered model design in symbiosis with the qualities of the birch plywood material used.

The exceptional qualities of the material used in this instrument are a delight. The properties can be characterised in this way, whereby it is in the nature of things that sounds can only ever be described very inadequately with words. For this reason, the sound of recorders, which is typical of the material, is perceived and described slightly differently by each person: Birch plywood: A carrying but soft sound.

The scale

The geometry of the inner bore of the recorder is cylindrical. 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.

For which musical styles can the instrument be best used?

Birch plywood is ideal for instruments that are used for this type of music: All styles.

Who is this instrument aimed at

This means that instruments made of birch plywood are particularly suitable for students and professional players. An additional rule to bear in mind is that a better instrument generally makes learning more enjoyable than a cheaper one.

The windway of the recorder

The windway is the area in the recorder head where the air is moulded into a thin sheet of air. This sheet of air is the defining element of the instrument's sound. The vibration that generates the flute sound is created from this sheet of air at the labium. The shape of the windway is therefore extraordinarily influential for the musical formability of the instrument's achievable sounds.

The windway of the 449DBK-PBK instrument from Paetzold by Kunath is constructed as follows: Straight, conical.
Conically shaped windways accelerate the breathing air more than cylindrical ones.
Windways are extremely complex in their design and many parameters interact.

Fingering

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

Construction method

The number of individual parts of a recorder has an extraordinary 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.
A point that becomes particularly important when transporting larger or multiple instruments.
Leaders of large playing groups will agree with us.

Packaging and accessories

Instruments in the Master model series are offered with the appropriate accessories as standard:

Things to know about connecting the instrument parts

Paetzold by Kunath recorders can be assembled easily and without great 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 recorders from Paetzold by Kunath the most effortless 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. Then you will be able to enjoy your recorder for a long time. Double seals require no further care.

Hygiene tips

If the recorder is shared, we recommend that you clean the blowing area sterilely if necessary for your own protection. The care product Flautisept has proven effective for this purpose. You can find Flautisept in our collection. It works with the following surfaces:

• RESONA
• Spirit-stained surfaces
• Untreated wooden surfaces
• Lacquered surfaces
• Linseed oil surfaces
• Glazed surfaces
• Waxed surfaces
• ABS plastics

However, before use, test on an inconspicuous area to ensure that Fautisept does not leave any unwanted marks on your recorder.

Optional information on keys

It is not always possible to place 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 recorders in particular are not ergonomically accessible. On such instruments, keys are fitted by the instrument maker to make playing much easier or even possible in the first place.
The 449DBK-PBK instrument has the following keys: . This means that it can also be played ergonomically by players with smaller hands.

Advice on finding a new instrument

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However, you should never let the opinions of "self-proclaimed experts" put you off testing a recorder yourself. Your taste is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which instrument concept inspires you.
Our recommendation is therefore: Try out new construction concepts that you have not yet tested. You can't lose anything, you can only gain new experiences.