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

The instrument with the model number 459DBK-PBK from the "Master" model series manufactured by Paetzold by Kunath is a musical tool that provides lasting playing pleasure.
This special feature is largely due to the clever combination of the pioneering model with the advantages of the birch plywood material used.

The special sound characteristics of this instrument are strikingly impressive. The characteristics can be roughly described as follows, although it is in the nature of things that sounds can only ever be inadequately described in words. This is why the sound of a recorder is perceived and described in slightly different ways by different people: Birch plywood: Carrying but soft sound.

The scale

The geometry of 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 music can the recorder be used for?

Birch plywood is ideal for recorders that are used for these styles 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. Another rule of thumb is that a more sophisticated instrument generally makes learning less complicated than a seemingly inexpensive bargain.

The windway of the recorder

The windway is the area in the instrument headjoint where the musician's blowing air is moulded into a thin sheet of air. This air blade is the nucleus of a recorder's sound. In interaction with the labium, the air blade creates the fundamental vibration that generates the flute sound. The shape of the windway is therefore extraordinarily influential for the artistic usability of the recorder.

The windway of the 459DBK-PBK instrument from Paetzold by Kunath is shaped as follows: Straight, conical.
Conical windways accelerate the air blade more than cylindrically shaped ones.
Windways are of course extremely complex in their geometric shape and many parameters interact.

Fingering

The Paetzold by Kunath 459DBK-PBK model is offered in the following fingering: .

Construction method

The way a woodwind instrument is constructed has a strong influence on the way in which the recorder can be handled in terms of ease of assembly and safe transport.
This is a point that should not be underestimated, especially when transporting larger (and sometimes several) instruments.
Recorder choir directors know how useful good and compact recorder transport packaging is. Provided that the instruments can be easily disassembled.

Packaging and accessories

Instruments in the Master model series are supplied with the following accessories as standard:

Things to know about connecting the instrument parts

Paetzold by Kunath recorders are easy to assemble without any special effort. This is due to the special construction of the connection of the instrument parts. The double seal developed by Paetzold by Kunath creates a form-fit and airtight connection between the individual parts of the instrument, which stands out pleasantly from the mass of sluggish tenon joints due to its ease of movement. This makes Paetzold by Kunath greatbasses recorders the easiest instruments to assemble and disassemble.

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 instrument for a long time. Double seals do not need to be greased.

Hygiene tips

If the recorder is played by several people, it is advisable to sterilise the windway at regular intervals to prevent the transmission of diseases. In these cases, Flautisept has proven its worth. You can find Flautisept in our collection. It works with the following surfaces:

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

However, before using the product, test it on an inconspicuous area to ensure that it 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 body that are comfortable to play with your fingers. Especially on larger instruments, tone holes are not ergonomically accessible for acoustic reasons. On such instruments, keys are fitted by the instrument maker to make playing considerably easier or even possible in the first place.
The 459DBK-PBK instrument has the following keys: . This means that it can also be played ergonomically by players with smaller hands.

Recommendations for finding a new instrument

How to find your new instrument safely
Seek expert advice!
But don't let prevailing opinions put you off trying out an instrument for yourself. Your musical sensibilities are as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which instrument concept appeals to you.
Our recommendation is therefore: Try out unknown instruments that you have not yet tested. You can't lose anything, you can only gain new experiences.