Moeck, "Kynseker", soprano in c'', baroque single hole, plum

The recorder with the model name: 8250-MOE made by Moeck is an instrument that is always fun to play.
This is due to the masterful combination of the unique construction concept in symbiosis with the qualities of the plum wood (Prunus) material used.

The special sound characteristics of this instrument are strikingly pleasing. The characteristics can be summarised as follows: Prunus, plum, damson: overtone-rich, slightly nasal sound. Goes very well with singing voices.

The scale

The inner bore of the instrument is slightly cylindroconical and wider on average. 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.

Which musical styles can the instrument be used for

Plum wood (Prunus) is particularly suitable for instruments that are used primarily for choral playing, recorder ensembles and orchestras, although other styles are possible.

Who is this recorder aimed at?

The above facts show that instruments made of plum wood (Prunus) are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. Another basic rule to bear in mind is that a more sophisticated instrument will in most cases make learning progress less complicated than an instrument of inferior quality.

The windway of the recorder

The windway is the area in the headjoint of the recorder in which the musician's blowing air is moulded into a thin sheet of air. This sheet of air is the basis of the recorder's sound. At the labium, the vibration that generates the flute sound is created from this sheet of air. The shape of the windway is therefore very relevant for the response and sound of the instrument.

The windway of the Moeck model 8250-MOE is constructed as follows: Curved, conical.
Conical windways accelerate the breath air more than cylindrically shaped ones.
Windways are extremely complex in their geometric shape and many parameters influence each other.

Fingering

The Moeck 8250-MOE recorder is supplied in the following fingering: Baroque single hole.

Construction of the body

The construction of a woodwind instrument influences in many ways the way in which the recorder can be handled in terms of ease of grip and safe transport.
This is particularly important when larger instruments or several instruments have to be taken along.
Experienced ensemble players can tell you a thing or two about this.

Packaging and accessories

The recorder is supplied as standard with a case and matching accessories: Wiper stick, fingering chart, care instructions

Hygiene tips

If the recorder is lent out from time to time, it is advisable to repeatedly disinfect the beak area to ensure hygienic safety. In these cases, Flautisept has proven its worth. Flautisept is available in our collection. It works with the following surfaces:

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

However, before using the product, test it on an inconspicuous area to ensure that it does not cause any discolouration on your recorder.

Optional information on keys

It is not always possible to drill tone holes in places on the instrument that are easy and comfortable to play with your fingers. For acoustic reasons, tone holes on low recorders in particular are not ergonomically accessible. Keys are fitted to such instruments to make playing easier or even possible in the first place.
The 8250-MOE instrument has the following keys: . This means that it can also be played ergonomically by players with smaller hands.

Notes for the search for a new recorder

How to find your next instrument safely
Ask people you know!
However, don't let "generally applicable" rules such as "brand xy doesn't work at all in ensembles / for professionals" stop you from testing a recorder yourself. Your musical sensibilities are as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which construction method inspires you personally.
Our recommendation is therefore: test different designs that you have not yet tried. You can only win.