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

The instrument with the model designation 459DBK-AS-PBK from the "Master" series built by Paetzold by Kunath is an instrument that is a joy to play every day.
This special feature is due to the skilful marriage of the unique design in combination with the qualities of the birch plywood material used.

This material fascinates with its extraordinary advantages. The features can be characterised as follows, whereby it is in the nature of things that sounds can only ever be inadequately described in words. This is why the sound of recorders is perceived and described slightly differently by each person: Birch plywood: Carrying but soft sound.

The scale

The inner bore of the recorder 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 music can the instrument be best used for

Birch plywood is predestined for recorders that are used in the following areas: All styles.

Who is the instrument aimed at?

This means that instruments made of birch plywood are particularly suitable for students and professional players. An additional important rule is that a more sophisticated instrument makes learning easier in most cases than an inexpensive one.

The windway of a recorder

The windway is the area in the headjoint of the recorder where the musician's breath is moulded into a thin sheet of air. This sheet of air is the central starting point of the instrument's sound. At the labium, the air blade creates the vibration that generates the flute sound. The shape of the windway is therefore one of the defining characteristics for the recorder's ability to create music.

The windway of the 459DBK-AS-PBK recorder from Paetzold by Kunath is constructed as follows: Straight, conical.
Conically shaped windways accelerate the airflow more than cylindrical ones.
Windways are complex in their design and many parameters influence each other.

Fingering

The Paetzold by Kunath 459DBK-AS-PBK model is supplied with the following fingering: .

Construction of the body

The number of components of a woodwind instrument has an extraordinary influence on the way in which the recorder is handled in terms of ease of assembly and safe transport.
This is particularly important when transporting larger or multiple instruments.
Just ask veteran ensemble leaders.

Packaging and accessories

Instruments 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 special 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 is characterised by its ease of movement. This makes Paetzold by Kunath greatbasses instruments some of the easiest recorders to assemble.

Care of the double seal

To prevent the double seals from being damaged during storage, red protective caps are included with the greatbasses recorder. You should always usethese protective caps when storing the instrument in its packaging. Then you will be able to enjoy your recorder for many years to come. Double seals do not need to be greased.

Hygiene tips

If the instrument is played by several people, it is advisable to clean the windway sterilely if necessary for your own protection. Flautisept has proven to be a safe helper in these cases. You can find Flautisept in our collection. It works with the following surfaces:

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

However, it is essential that you test Fautisept on an inconspicuous area before use to ensure that it does not leave any unwanted traces on your instrument.

Optional information on keys

It is not always possible to drill tone holes in places in the instrument that are comfortable and easy to reach with your fingers. For acoustic reasons, tone holes on deep recorders 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 instrument 459DBK-AS-PBK has the following keys: . This makes it easy to play even for players with smaller hands.

Notes for the search for a new recorder

How to find a future instrument easily
Ask people you know!
Under no circumstances should you be put off trying out a recorder for yourself by the prevailing opinions in your environment. Your taste is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which recorder inspires you.
Our recommendation is therefore: Test unknown materials that you have never tried before. You can't lose anything, you can only gain new experiences.