Moeck, "Ehlert", alto in f', baroque double hole, 442 Hz, with double key, boxwood

The instrument with the model designation: 5343-MOE from Moeck is a companion that can generate tireless joy when making music.
This special feature is due to the clever combination of the carefully considered design and the qualities of the boxwood material used.

The special sound characteristics of the material used for this instrument are remarkably pleasing. The characteristics can be roughly summarised 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 recorders is perceived and described slightly differently by each person: Boxwood: powerful, high-pitched sound,.

The scale

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

What styles of music can the recorder be used for?

Boxwood is ideal for recorders that specialise in baroque music, other styles are possible.

Who is this instrument aimed at?

The above facts show that boxwood instruments are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. An additional rule of thumb is that a high-quality instrument generally makes learning more enriching than what at first glance appears to be an inexpensive offer.

The windway of the recorder

The windway is the area in the head of the recorder where the musician's breath is moulded into a thin sheet of air. This air blade is the defining element of a recorder's sound. In interaction with the labium, the air blade creates the vibration that generates the flute sound. The shape of the windway is therefore extremely important for the recorder's ability to create music.

The windway of the Moeck model 5343-MOE is constructed as follows: Curved, conical.
Conically shaped windways accelerate the air blade more than cylindrical ones.
Windways are complex in their design and many parameters are influenced by each other.

Fingering

The Moeck 5343-MOE model is supplied in fingering: Baroque double hole.

Construction method

The construction of a woodwind instrument with multiple parts has an extraordinary influence on the way in which the recorder is easy to handle in terms of ease of assembly on the one hand and convenient to transport on the other.
This is a point that should not be underestimated, especially when transporting larger (and sometimes several) instruments.
Just ask long-serving ensemble managers.

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 instrument is often lent out, it is advisable to repeatedly disinfect the beak area to ensure hygienic safety. The care product Flautisept has proven to be effective for this purpose. Flautisept is available in our collection. It works with the following surfaces: Linseed oil surfaces, untreated wooden surfaces, spirit-stained surfaces, waxed surfaces, RESONA, ABS plastics, varnished surfaces, varnished surfaces However, before using Fautisept, it is essential that you test it on an inconspicuous area to ensure that it does not leave any discolouration on your recorder.

Optional information on keys

It is not always possible to drill tone holes in places in the instrument body that are comfortable and easy to play with your fingers. For acoustic reasons, some tone holes on bass 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 5343-MOE has the following keys: 2-fold foot flap. This means that it can also be played well by players with smaller hands.

Tips for finding a new recorder

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However, don't let "well-meaning" advice put you off testing a recorder yourself. Your musical sensibilities are as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which instrument suits you personally.
Our recommendation is therefore: Try out different manufacturers that you may never have tested before. You have nothing to lose, but everything to gain.