Mollenhauer, "Kynseker", bass in f, with key, maple

 Mollenhauer F-Bass, Maple
Baroque Singlehole, Item: 4507-MOLL Natural, 442 Hz

The F-Bass recorder with the article number: 4507-MOLL manufactured by Mollenhauer is a recorder, the in daily use repeatedly will provide fun.
This peculiarity is based to a large part on the clever merging of the outstanding concept in interplay with the sound of the material Maple.

The material produces in this instrument a strikingly pleasant characteristic, by its extraordinary preferences. The properties can described as follows, whereas it is in the nature of things that sounds can always be described inadequately with words. Therefore the material typical sound of recorders is perceived and described by each person inthe details slightly varying. We say: Maple: Warm and clear, slightly thinner than pearwood

The bore

The geometry of the inner bore of the recorder is light cylindroconical and on average further. This kind of bore course grants the instrument this characteristic tone.
In principle, recorders with wider bore sound warmer, fuller, more fundamental and thus more suitable for ensembles than instruments with narrower scale.

For which music can the recorder be used for?

Maple is greatly suitable for woodwinds used for: Focus on Renaissance and folk, other styles possible.

To whom is this musical instrument addressed?

For the above facts it follows that instruments made of Maple are especially for ambitious amateurs and advanced players recommendable. A second valid rule is that a better instrument makes the learning progress usually enriching apparently low-cost offer.

The windway of the recorder

The windway is the area in the instrument headpiece where the blowing air is formed into a thin sheet of air. This air leaf is the basis of the recorders sound. In interaction with the labium, the air flow is very quickly alternately directed inwards and outwards. This swinging stream stimulates the air in the bore. This is the origin of the recorder sound. This is the reason why the labium must never be damaged. The same applies to the windway. Otherwise suffer the range of artistic applicability of the recorder.

The windway of the instrument 4507-MOLL of Mollenhauer has this windway shape: Curved, cylindrical.
Conical windways accelerate breathing air more than cylindrical shaped windways.
Never underestimate windway and labium! Their meaning for the sound is uncommon complex in their geometric shaping. Damages here often lead to a total loss!

Fingerings

The instrument Mollenhauer 4507-MOLL is offered in the version: Baroque Singlehole .

Construction

The number of parts a woodwind instrument influences basically the way the recorder in use on the one hand is uncomplicated to handle in terms of easy gripping and on the other hand for the convenient transport.
A point that becomes especially important when larger or multiple instruments transported.
{Experienced ensemble players can tell you a thing or two about this. Or ask veteran ensemble leaders.
Leaders of large ensembles know how useful good and compact recorder cases are.

Packaging and accessories

The recorder is delivered as standard with: Case
The useful accessories included: pivot grease, carrying strap, fingering chart, microfiber wiper, care instructions

Hints for finding a new instrument

Ask acquaintances!
The search for your new instrument should in no case be influenced by "generally accepted" rules, such as "the the brand xy does not work at all in an "ensemble/for professionals".
Get your own realizations after playing a recorder. Don't let prevailing opinions.
Do not let others stop you from playing a unkown brand.
Your musical taste is as unique as you are.
Therefore, only you can decide which instrument concept will personally make.
Our recommendation is therefore: Try new models!
After that you will be delighted and can make a safe decision.

Information about instruments with keys

Not always can tone holes be drilled in the places in the that are pleasant to reach with the fingers. Especially with deep recorders sit for acoustic reasons certain tone holes ergonomically not to reach. On these instruments, keys are added, which make gripping easier, or possible in the first place.
This allows it to be {pleasant|light|ergonomic|conspicuous|above average| good grip even by players with smaller hands.
The instrument 4507-MOLL has the following flaps: Foot flap 1-fold