Küng, "SUPERIO", sopranino in f'', baroque double hole, olive

The instrument with the model designation: 2209-KUE from Küng is a companion that is tireless fun in daily use.
This special feature is largely due to the clever combination of the above-average model design with the advantages of the olive wood material used.

The material used for this instrument is strikingly pleasing due to its typical sound characteristics. The special 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. This is why the sound of recorders is perceived and described slightly differently by each person: Olive wood: Noble and full-bodied sound.

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 scale.

What styles of music can the recorder be used for?

Olive wood is ideal for instruments that are used primarily for choral playing, recorder ensembles and orchestras, other styles are also possible.

Who is the instrument aimed at?

The above facts show that olive wood recorders are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. An additional rule to bear in mind is that a high-quality instrument naturally makes learning more enjoyable than a poor-quality one.

The windway of the recorder

The windway is the area in the headjoint of the recorder where the musician's blowing air is moulded into a thin sheet of air. This sheet of air is the basis of a recorder's sound production. At the labium, the air blade produces the fundamental vibration that generates the flute sound. The shape of the windway is therefore extremely relevant for influencing the possible sounds of the instrument.

The windway of the Küng model 2209-KUE is constructed as follows: Curved, conical.
Conically shaped windways accelerate the breathing air more than cylindrical ones.
Windways are naturally complex in their design and many parameters influence each other.

Fingering

The Küng 2209-KUE instrument is made in fingering: Baroque double hole.

Construction of the body

The construction of a recorder strongly influences the way in which it can be handled in terms of ease of grip on the one hand and compact transport on the other.
A point that becomes particularly important when transporting larger or multiple instruments.
Just ask veteran ensemble leaders.

Packaging and accessories

The recorder is supplied as standard with a case and useful accessories: Wiper rod, cork grease, fingering chart, care instructions

Hygiene tips

If the recorder is played by several people, it is advisable to clean the blowing area repeatedly to prevent the transmission of diseases. Flautisept has proven its worth here. Flautisept is available in our collection. It works with the following surfaces:

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

To be on the safe side, test on an inconspicuous area before use to ensure that the product does not leave any unwanted marks on your instrument.

Optional information on keys

It is not always possible to place the tone holes in places that are easy to reach with your fingers. For acoustic reasons, some tone holes on larger instruments in particular are not ergonomically accessible. On these instruments, keys are fitted by the instrument maker to make playing much easier or even possible in the first place.
The 2209-KUE instrument has the following keys: . This makes it easier than average for players with smaller hands to play.

Notes on finding a new instrument

How to find your future instrument
Find out all you can!
But don't let prevailing opinions put you off trying out a recorder for yourself. Your taste is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide for yourself which construction method tempts you to "make music endlessly".
Our recommendation is therefore: test unknown brands that you have not yet tried. You have nothing to lose, only new experiences to gain.