Woodnote, bass recorder in f, plastic, imitation burl wood

The instrument with the model designation: HY258BW3-WOO from Woodnote is a musical tool that is always fun to play.
This feature is due to the carefully considered combination of the unique construction concept in fine tuning with the sound characteristics of the plastic material used.

The material used for this instrument impresses with its exceptional sound characteristics. The properties can be characterised 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 a little differently: .

The scale

The inner bore of the recorder is slightly cylindroconical. This type of bore gives the recorder its typical sound.
In principle, instruments with a wider bore sound warmer, fuller, more fundamental and therefore more suitable for ensembles than models with a narrower inner bore.

What styles of music can the instrument be used for

Plastic is predestined for recorders that are mainly used for choral playing, recorder ensembles and orchestras, other styles are possible.

Who this instrument is aimed at

This means that plastic instruments are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. An additional rule is that a more sophisticated instrument will in most cases make playing together more enriching than a seemingly inexpensive bargain.

The windway of the recorder

The windway is the area in the headjoint of the recorder where the air is moulded into a sheet of air. This sheet of air is the basis of the recorder's sound production. At the labium, the air leaf produces the vibration that generates the flute sound. The shape of the windway is therefore one of the defining characteristics for the instrument's range of artistic applications.

The windway of the HY258BW3-WOO instrument from Woodnote is constructed as follows: Curved, conical.
Conical windways accelerate the breathing air more than cylindrically shaped ones.
Windways are complex in their geometric shape and many parameters are influenced by each other.

Fingering

The Woodnote HY258BW3-WOO recorder is supplied with the following fingering: Baroque double hole.

Multi-piece construction

The number of components of a recorder has an extraordinary influence on the way in which the woodwind instrument can be handled in terms of ease of grip and compact transport.
This is particularly important when larger instruments or several instruments are to be taken along.
Just ask veteran ensemble leaders.

Packaging and accessories

The instrument is supplied as standard with a bag and the following accessories: Cork grease, care instructions, fingering chart

Hygiene tips

If the recorder is used by several players, it is advisable to regularly disinfect the headjoint to prevent the transmission of diseases. Flautisept has proved its worth in such cases. Flautisept is available in our collection. It works with the following surfaces:

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

However, it is essential that you test the product on an inconspicuous area before use to ensure that it 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 comfortable to play with your fingers. For acoustic reasons, some tone holes on low instruments in particular are not ergonomically accessible. On these instruments, keys are fitted by the instrument maker to make playing easier or even possible in the first place.
The HY258BW3-WOO instrument has the following keys: Centre joint keys + foot key. This means that it can also be played comfortably by players with smaller hands.

Notes on finding a new instrument

How to easily find your next instrument
Seek expert advice!
Never let prevailing opinions put you off playing a recorder yourself. Your musical perception is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which recorder inspires you.
Our recommendation is therefore: test different manufacturers that you may not have tried before. You can only gain experience.