Paetzold by Kunath, "Master", "HP-Original" head for great bass recorders, black lacquered

The greatbasses recorder with the article number 459HPK-AS-PBK from the "Master" series built by Paetzold by Kunath is a greatbasses recorder that is always fun to play in everyday use.
The instrument owes this special feature mainly to the masterful combination of the unique instrument model and the qualities of the birch plywood material used.

This material fascinates with its typical advantages. The special features can be described as follows, whereby it is in the nature of things that sounds can only ever be inadequately described in words. For this reason, each person perceives and describes the details of the typical material sound of recorders slightly differently: 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 instrument be used for

Birch plywood is ideal for instruments that are used for the following styles: All styles.

Who is this recorder aimed at?

It follows from the above that instruments made of birch plywood are particularly suitable for students and professional players. Another basic rule worth noting is that a higher quality instrument usually makes learning easier than a cheaper one.

The windway of a recorder

The windway is the area in the head of the instrument where the air is moulded into a sheet of air. This sheet of air is the basis of the instrument's sound. At the labium, the air leaf produces the vibration that generates the flute sound. The shape of the windway is therefore extremely important for the artistic usability of the recorder.

The windway of the model 459HPK-AS-PBK from Paetzold by Kunath is constructed as follows: Straight, conical.
Conical windways accelerate the breathing air more than cylindrically shaped ones.
Windways are naturally extremely complex in their geometric shape and many parameters are influenced by each other.

Fingering

The Paetzold by Kunath 459HPK-AS-PBK instrument is manufactured in the following fingering: .

Construction method

The number of parts in a musical instrument has a fundamental 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.
A point that becomes particularly important when larger instruments or several instruments have to be taken along.
Just ask veteran ensemble leaders.

Packaging and accessories

Recorders in the Master model series are offered with and practical 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 instrument parts, which is characterised by its ease of movement. This makes Paetzold by Kunath greatbasses instruments some of the easiest recorders 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 recorder for a long time. Double seals require no further care.

Hygiene tips

If the recorder is played by several people, it is advisable to regularly disinfect the beak area to prevent the transmission of diseases. The care product Flautisept has proven to be a reliable aid here. Flautisept is available in our collection. It works with the following surfaces:

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

However, it is essential that you test the product on an inconspicuous area before use to ensure that it does not cause any discolouration on your instrument.

Optional information on keys

Tone holes cannot always be drilled in places that are easy and comfortable to reach with the fingers. For acoustic reasons, tone holes on low instruments in particular are not ergonomically accessible. On these instruments, keys are fitted by the instrument maker to make playing considerably easier or even possible in the first place.
The 459HPK-AS-PBK instrument has the following keys: . This means that it can also be played comfortably by players with smaller hands.

Recommendations for finding a new instrument

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