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The 132BI belongs to the model series III, which is particularly aimed at very ambitious amateur musicians. Detailed information about the instrument can be found further down the page.Special features of model series IIIThe external shape of the model series III is modelled on the stylistic features of the High Baroque period. The well-balanced shape with fine decorative rings gives an initial indication of the inner and thus musically effective values of these models.The instruments of Model III are characterised by clarity and expression. The wide range of woods on offer makes it easy for you to find your personal favourite.High-quality materialsThe 132BI sopranino recorder is made from pear wood, which gives the instrument a soft and warm sound. The oils used for the inner bore and parts of the outer surfaces are free from additives and, where available, are of pharmaceutical purity.The clear and warm FEHR soundFEHR recorders are characterised by their clear, warm sound, which, depending on the model, comes into its own in solo performances as well as in ensembles. The typical FEHR sound is achieved through special craftsmanship techniques that go back to the founder Hans Conrad Fehr and have been refined and improved by the instrument makers in the FEHR workshop over the decades.Ergonomic designIt is often the little things that decide whether a recorder is comfortable to play or not. In addition to the position and size of the tone holes, it is the diameter and shape of the foot joint that make it easier for the little finger of the right hand to reach the lowest tone holes.In close cooperation with leading recorder players, the shapes have been continuously optimised to ensure comfort and ease of use.This is particularly advantageous for longer practice phases or before major performances. Overloading of the hands and fingers is thus avoided.

The 132BB belongs to the model series III, which is particularly aimed at ambitious amateur musicians. Detailed information about the instrument can be found further down the page.Special features of model series IIIThe external shape of the model series III is based on the stylistic features of the High Baroque period. The well-balanced shape with fine decorative rings gives an initial indication of the inner and thus musically effective values of these models.The instruments of Model III are characterised by clarity and expression. The wide range of woods on offer makes it easy for you to find your personal favourite.High-quality materialsThe 132BB sopranino recorder is made from selected European boxwood, which gives the instrument a clear, pure and powerful sound. The oils used for the inner bore and parts of the outer surfaces are free from additives and, where available, are of pharmaceutical purity.The clear and warm FEHR soundFEHR recorders are characterised by their clear, warm sound, which, depending on the model, comes into its own in solo performances as well as in ensembles. The typical FEHR sound is achieved through special craftsmanship techniques that go back to the founder Hans Conrad Fehr and have been refined and improved by the instrument makers in the FEHR workshop over the decades.Ergonomic designIt is often the little things that decide whether a recorder is comfortable to play or not. In addition to the position and size of the tone holes, it is the diameter and shape of the foot joint that make it easier for the little finger of the right hand to reach the lowest tone holes.In close cooperation with leading recorder players, the shapes have been continuously optimised to ensure comfort and ease of use.This is particularly advantageous for longer practice phases or before major performances. Overloading of the hands and fingers is thus avoided.

The recorder with the article number: 142BU-FEH from Fehr Blockflötenbau is an instrument that gives pleasure in daily use. This characteristic is due to the masterful combination of the unique model design with the sound characteristics of the boxwood material used. The material used for this instrument is strikingly fascinating due to its unique sound characteristics. The characteristics can be roughly described as follows, although it is in the nature of things that sounds can only ever be inadequately described in words. For this reason, each person perceives and describes the details of the material-typical sound of recorders somewhat differently: Boxwood: powerful, high-pitched sound,. 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. For which music can the instrument be best used Boxwood is particularly suitable for instruments that are used in ensembles, in choral playing and as a solo instrument. Who is the instrument aimed at? The above facts show that boxwood instruments are particularly suitable for ambitious amateurs and advanced players. Another basic rule to bear in mind is that in most cases, a better instrument makes learning progress more enjoyable than a simple one. The windway of the 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 basis of a recorder's sound production. In interaction with the labium, this air blade creates the fundamental vibration that generates the flute sound. The shape of the windway is therefore one of the defining features for the variability of the recorder's musical expression. The windway of the Fehr recorder model 142BU-FEH is constructed as follows: Straight, conical.Conical windways accelerate the airflow more than cylindrically shaped ones. Windways are naturally very complex in their geometric shape and many parameters are influenced by each other. Fingering The Fehr recorder 142BU-FEH is offered in the following fingering: Baroque double hole. Construction of the body The number of components of a musical instrument influences in many ways the way in which the recorder can be handled in terms of ease of grip on the one hand and safe transport on the other. A point that becomes particularly important when larger or multiple instruments are taken along. Just ask veteran ensemble leaders. Packaging and accessories The model is supplied as standard with a case and the following accessories: Cleaning rod, drying cloth, cork grease, care instructions, fingering chart Hygiene tips If the instrument is shared, we recommend that you disinfect the headjoint at regular intervals to prevent the transmission of diseases. Flautisept has proven to be a practical aid here. You can find Flautisept in our collection. It works with the following surfaces: RESONAGlazed surfacesSpirit-stained surfacesUntreated wood surfacesABS plasticsWaxed surfacesLinseed oil surfacesLacquered surfaces However, before using the product, 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 the tone holes in places that are easy and comfortable to play with your fingers. Especially on larger instruments, some tone holes are not ergonomically accessible for acoustic reasons. On these instruments, keys are fitted by the instrument maker to make playing considerably easier or even possible in the first place. The 142BU-FEH instrument has the following keys: . This means that it can be played remarkably well even by players with smaller hands. Advice on the way to a new recorder How to easily find your new instrument Seek expert advice! But don't let "expert" opinions put you off trying out an instrument for yourself. Your musical sensibilities are as unique as you are. Therefore, only you can decide which instrument appeals to you personally. Our recommendation is therefore: try out new instruments that you may not have tried before. You have nothing to lose, but everything to gain.