Moeck, "Stanesby", alto in f', baroque double hole, 415 Hz, boxwood antique stained

The instrument with the article number: 5326-MOE made by Moeck is a companion that can always create joy in the classroom as well as on stage.
The instrument owes this speciality mainly to the special combination of the unique model in combination with the sound characteristics of the boxwood material used.

This material makes a pleasant impression on the instrument with its extraordinary advantages. The characteristics can best be described in the following words: Boxwood: powerful, high-pitched sound.

The scale

The geometry of the inner bore of the recorder is slightly cylindroconical. 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 inner bore.

What music can the recorder be used for?

Boxwood is excellently suited for instruments that specialise in baroque music, other styles are also possible.

Who is this recorder aimed at?

The above facts show that boxwood recorders are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. An additional important rule is that a more sophisticated instrument usually makes it easier to make music than what at first glance appears to be an inexpensive instrument.

The windway of a recorder

The windway is the area in the instrument headjoint where the musician's breathing air is moulded into a thin sheet of air. This sheet of air is the basis of the instrument's sound production. The vibration that generates the flute sound is created from the air blade at the labium. The shape of the windway is therefore extremely influential for the artistic usability of the recorder.

The windway of the Moeck 5326-MOE recorder is shaped as follows: curved, conical.
Conically shaped windways accelerate the air blade more than cylindrical ones.
The geometric shape of windways is extremely complex and many parameters interact.

Fingering

The Moeck 5326-MOE model is offered in fingering: Baroque double hole.

Construction of the body

The number of individual parts of a woodwind instrument has an extraordinary influence on the way in which the recorder is handled in terms of ease of grip and compact transport.
This is a point that should not be underestimated, especially when transporting larger (and sometimes several) instruments.
Experienced ensemble players can tell you a thing or two about this.

Packaging and accessories

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

Hygiene tips

If the recorder is used by several players, it is advisable to regularly disinfect the blowing area to keep it clean. Flautisept has proven its worth in these cases. Flautisept is available in our collection. It works with the following surfaces:

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

To be on the safe side, test Fautisept on an inconspicuous area before use 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 that are easy to reach with your fingers. Particularly on low instruments, some tone holes are ergonomically inaccessible for acoustic reasons. Keys are fitted to these instruments to make playing easier or even possible in the first place.
The 5326-MOE instrument has the following keys: . This makes it easy to play even for players with smaller hands.

Tips for finding a new recorder

How to find your next instrument easily
Seek expert advice!
However, you should not be put off from playing a recorder yourself by "generally applicable" rules such as "instrument xy doesn't work at all in an ensemble / for professionals". Your musical perception is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which construction method appeals to you.
Our recommendation is therefore: Try new instruments that you have never tested before. You can only gain experience.