The recorder with the model designation: 4001-MOLL made by Mollenhauer is a companion that is always a joy to play. This is due to the thoughtful marriage of the carefully considered design in symbiosis with the sound characteristics of the maple material used. The unique sound characteristics of this instrument are strikingly impressive. The properties can be characterised as follows, whereby it is in the nature of things that sounds can only ever be described very inadequately with words. For this reason, the typical sound of recorders is perceived and described by each person in slightly varying detail: Maple: Warm and clear, somewhat thinner than pear wood. The scale The inner bore of the instrument 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 music can the recorder be used for Maple is ideal for instruments that are used primarily for choral playing, recorder ensembles and orchestras, although other styles are possible. Who this instrument is aimed at This means that maple instruments are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. Another rule is that a high-quality instrument is generally more pleasant to play than a poor-quality one. The windway of a recorder The windway is the area in the instrument headjoint where the musician's blowing air 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 fundamental vibration that generates the flute sound. The shape of the windway is therefore one of the basic characteristics for the sound and response of the recorder. The windway of the Mollenhauer 4001-MOLL instrument is shaped as follows: curved, conical.Conical windways accelerate the reed more than cylindrical ones. Windways are of course extremely complex in their geometric design and many parameters influence each other. Fingering The Mollenhauer 4001-MOLL recorder is supplied with the following fingering: German single hole. Construction method The construction of an instrument in terms of multiple parts has an extraordinary influence on the way in which the recorder can be handled easily and transported comfortably during daily use. This is particularly important when transporting larger or multiple instruments. Just ask veteran ensemble leaders. Packaging and accessories The model is supplied as standard with a bag and the appropriate accessories: Cleaning rod, drying cloth, care instructions, fingering chart Hygiene tips If the instrument is rented out frequently, it is advisable to clean the headjoint regularly to ensure that it is hygienically safe. In these cases, the care product Flautisept has proven its worth. Flautisept is available in our collection. It works with the following surfaces: RESONA, untreated wooden surfaces, varnished surfaces, waxed surfaces, linseed oil surfaces, ABS plastics, spirit-stained surfaces, varnished surfaces However, before using Fautisept, test it on an inconspicuous area to ensure that it does not leave any adverse effects on your recorder. Optional information on keys It is not always possible to place 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 4001-MOLL instrument has the following keys: . This means that it can also be played ergonomically by players with smaller hands. Tips on the way to a new recorder How to find a new instrument easily Inform yourself in detail! However, you should not be put off from trying out a recorder for yourself by "generally accepted" rules such as "manufacturer xy doesn't work at all in ensembles / for professionals". Your musical perception is as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which instrument concept makes you personally happy. Our recommendation is therefore: Try out different manufacturers that you have never tested before. You can only gain experience.