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Browse our large selection of plastic and wooden bass recorders. All our bass recorders are keyed with a double bottom key (except renaissance basses) and are even comfortable for players with a modest reach. For expert advice on choosing the best bass for you, speak to one of our specialists.
  • Triebert Bass Recorder in Matt Black Finish

    Triebert
    £275.00
    The Triebert plastic recorder range are top quality instruments which deliver a rich body of sound, while providing the convenience of durable, maintenance-free resin. They have conventional baroque fingering, a typically easy response and excellent intonation. The bass has double keys F/F# and a knick head joint making it easy for players with a smaller than average hand stretch. All bass recorders have curved windways and are supplied in an attractive leatherette case with joint grease, sling, fingering chart and cleaning pull-through. Educational discounts are available on bulk purchases of 30+ Triebert recorders - use code EDU2018 at the checkout! Listen to this recorder! Van Eyck Doen Daphne: Your browser does not support the audio element. Playford King of Poland: Your browser does not support the audio element. Scale: Your browser does not support the audio element.
    £275.00
  • Kung Superio Bass Recorder in Cherrywood

    Kung
    £1,765.00
    KUN2603 Küng's Superio series is based on original recorders by Stanesby Jnr. They have a wide, baroque bore which produces a strong sound, rich in overtones. These recorders have a large expressive range and will cope with the most demanding repertoire. The Superio recorders are highly ergonomic, with great attention given to comfort and the ease of fingering. The bass is a knick style bass which provides easy reach for the player and direct articulation. This bass recorder is made of stained cherrywood and comes in a hard case with a cleaning rod, cork grease, maintenance instructions, sling and a screw-in spike accessory. Baroque fingering Double keys F/F# Knick head joint 4-Piece Made of cherrywood Wax impregnation Pitch: a442 Hz Includes hard case, cleaning stick, cork grease, sling, spike and fingering chart Spike included 3 year warranty Listen to this recorder! Van Eyck Doen Daphne: Your browser does not support the audio element. Playford King of Poland: Your browser does not support the audio element. Scale: Your browser does not support the audio element.
    £1,765.00
  • Yamaha 302B Knick Bass Plastic Recorder

    Yamaha
    £325.00
    This bass recorder is easy to play and ideal for beginners to the bass. It comes in a beige carry case, with a cleaning rod, fingering chart and joint grease. The Yamaha bass has a double bottom F/F# sharp key for an easier reach at the bottom, and B/C keys for comfort. The knick provides an easier reach for the arms, enabling them to be closer to the body, whilst still maintaining the optimum sound projection. The 300 series offers a complete range of top quality recorders based on original Rottenburgh recorders from the 18th century. All these instruments deliver a rich body of sound, while providing the convenience of durable, maintenance-free ABS resin. They sound rich and even throughout the registers and are capable of rich expression. The arched windway allows improved breath control and a more focused tone. Listen to this recorder! Van Eyck Doen Daphne: Your browser does not support the audio element. Playford King of Poland: Your browser does not support the audio element. Scale: Your browser does not support the audio element.
    £325.00
  • Kung Superio Bass Recorder in Pearwood

    Kung
    £1,565.00
    KUN2601 Küng's Superio series is based on original recorders by Stanesby Jnr. They have a wide, baroque bore which produces a strong sound, rich in overtones. These recorders have a large expressive range and will cope with the most demanding repertoire. The Superio recorders are highly ergonomic, with great attention given to comfort and the ease of fingering. The bass is a knick style bass which provides easy reach for the player and direct articulation. This bass recorder is made of pearwood and comes in a hard case with a cleaning rod, cork grease, maintenance instructions, sling and a screw-in spike accessory. Baroque fingering Double keys F/F# Knick head joint 4-Piece Made of pearwood Wax impregnation Pitch: a442 Hz Includes hard case, cleaning stick, cork grease, sling, spike and fingering chart Spike included 3 year warranty Listen to this recorder! Van Eyck Doen Daphne: Your browser does not support the audio element. Playford King of Poland: Your browser does not support the audio element. Scale: Your browser does not support the audio element.
    £1,565.00
  • Paetzold SOLO Basset (Bass) Recorder in f inc case by Kunath

    Paetzold by Kunath
    £1,950.00
    This new series of Paetzold recorders combines 40 years of experience with innovative design and techniques. Recorders in the Solo recorder range are made of Resona plastic and are 40% lighter than the equivalent wooden models. They are made using state of the art 3-D printing. This new black basset (bass) is perfect for players wanting quality, lightness and comfort whilst still being affordable. The SOLO basset weighs 0.760kg. The recorder comes with a soft carrying case. Optional: Twin stand for SOLO basset
    £1,950.00
  • Mollenhauer Canta Knick Bass Recorder in Cherrywood

    Mollenhauer
    £1,625.00
    This Mollenhauer Canta Knick Bass recorder is made from cherrywood and has a warm, clear and direct tone. It responds well, even in the upper register which isn't true of all basses. The Canta bass is easy to handle and feels well balanced, ideal for smaller players. The knick (bent head) system adds to the ease of playing and has the advantage of direct tonguing for an instant sound without a delay. This bass forms part of Mollenhauer's Canta series is suitable for beginner to advancing players and the whole series makes an economically priced consort. This recorder comes with a hard leather case , cleaning rod and cloth, cork grease, fingering chart and maintenance instructions. Baroque fingering Double Keys Knick Head 3-piece Made of cherrywood Wax impregnation Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes hard case, cleaning rod, cork grease and fingering chart 3 year warranty Click here to read Mollenhauer's brochure about their Cherrywood recorders. Listen to this recorder: Your browser does not support the audio element.
    £1,625.00
  • Aulos 521 Knick Bass Recorder

    Aulos
    £389.00
    The 521 Symphony Knick Bass plastic recorder by Aulos. Aulos are one of the major names in plastic recorders and the first manufacturer to successfully make a recorder from ABS synthetic resin. The 500 Symphony series is more faithful to historic designs and provides players with an inexpensive instrument of highly quality, with good intonation and response. This bass is a knick bass and has keys on the B and C holes as well as the bottom double F/F# keys. This recorder is supplied with a compact carry case, cleaning rod, fingering chart, neck strap and joint grease.
    £389.00
  • Yamaha YRB61SP Dual Pitch Bass Recorder a440/a415

    Yamaha
    £1,725.00
    The YRB-61SP bass recorder is made from specially seasoned, natural Maple. It is a dual pitch bass recorder with middle joints included for both a=440Hz and a=415Hz (baroque pitch). Comes with hard case, fingering chart, joint grease, cleaning rod, crook, neck strap and middle joint for baroque pitch (a=415)
    £1,725.00
  • Aulos 533B Symphony Bass Recorder

    Aulos
    £499.00
    The 533B Symphony Bass plastic recorder by Aulos. Aulos are one of the major names in plastic recorders and the first manufacturer to successfully make a recorder from ABS synthetic resin. The 500 Symphony series is more faithful to historic designs and provides players with an inexpensive instrument of highly quality, with good intonation and response. This bass is a straight bass with a metal crook and metal keys for maximum durability. Keys are on the B and C holes as well as the bottom double F/F# keys. This recorder is supplied in a compact carry case, cleaning rod, fingering chart, neck strap and joint grease.
    £499.00
  • Paetzold MASTER Basset (Bass) Recorder in F, laminated birch by Kunath

    Paetzold by Kunath
    £2,695.00
    Bass in f, a=440, laminated birch. Paetzold’s unique instruments are based on the principle of a cranked wooden organ pipe. The design makes use of a doubled over bore so that the overall size is reduced without any reduction in sound or pitch. It is not only the unconventional yet attractive appearance of these instruments that causes intrigue – the sound throughout their two octave range is very powerful and the large key pads allow for them to be played by enthusiasts with even the smallest of hands. With the specially constructed keys, the instrument has a smaller fingering span than that of the alto recorder in F, making this unique design easier for small handed players. Optional case and stand available. Three part construction Two octave range F3 - G5 Made of laminated birchwood Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Height 79cm, height of the air column 85 cm Two pitch plates Includes instrument, two pitch plates, fingering chart and manual 3 year warranty OPTIONS: Hard Case for Basset recorder Soft Case for Basset recorder Cross stand for Basset recorder Head Cross stand for Basset recorder Twin Stand for Basset recorder
    £2,695.00
  • Moeck Flauto Rondo Knick Bass Recorder in Maple

    Moeck
    £1,295.00
    Over the years Moeck have been perfecting their student Flauto Rondo range, and the result is reliable, balanced recorders that are easy and enjoyable to play. This Moeck 2540 Flauto Rondo knick bass recorder is made of maple, and is an ideal wooden recorder for the improving player who requires a more flexible tone with increased dynamic potential. It is comfortable to hold and allows for easy fingering. The 'knick' creates a more comfortable hold allowing the arms to be close to the body, whilst still projecting the sound outwards. These recorders are suitable instruments for ensemble playing, with its balanced tone across the registers blending well within an ensemble. This recorder comes with a hard case, cleaning rod and cloth, cork grease, fingering chart and maintenance instructions. Baroque fingering Double keys F/F# Knick headjoint 4-piece Made of maple Wax impregnation Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes hard case, cleaning rod, cork grease and fingering chart 3 year warranty
    £1,295.00
  • Mollenhauer Denner Bass Recorder in Pearwood

    Mollenhauer
    £1,750.00
    Mollenhauer 5506 Denner bass f, pearwood, with 3 keys and bocal (can also be played direct blow). A sophisticated ensemble set developed after original instruments of Jacob Denner (1681-1735) based in Nuremberg and Copenhagen. The bass is a robust and flexible instrument, with a clear upper octave and stable low notes making it sutable for both ensemble and solo work. This pearwood bass has 3 keys. The Denner series won the highly acclaimed German Music Instrument award in 1999. This recorder comes with a hard case, cleaning rod and cloth, neck strap, cork grease, fingering chart and maintenance instructions. Baroque fingering Double holes 4-piece Made of pearwood Wax impregnation Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes hard case, cleaning rod, neck strap, cork grease and fingering chart 3 year warranty Click here to read Mollenhauer's brochure about their Denner Edition recorders. Listen to this recorder: Your browser does not support the audio element.
    £1,750.00
  • Moeck Rottenburgh Dual Pitch Bass Recorder in Stained Maple

    Moeck
    £2,295.00
    Immensely popular range of recorders originally designed by Friederich von Huene after models by Belgian maker Jean-Hyacinth-Joseph Rottenburgh (1672-1756). Versatile, reliable and used by all levels of players who enjoy instruments made to consistently high standards. They are without doubt the world's most successful recorder series and remain one of our best sellers. The Rottenburgh is the instrument of choice for those recorder players who wish to play music at an advanced level. It is a reliable instrument with a carrying tone, whether played in small or large ensembles. It also lends itself perfectly for solo pieces, e.g. for sonatas with basso continuo. The Rottenburgh is the ideal all rounder: reliable, balanced and with a full tone. Depending on the wood it has a warm full sound for ensemble playing and is beautifully clear and expressive as a solo instrument. This 4599 dual pitch a=440/415 bass with double key has an alternative middle section for coverting to a=415. It is made from oiled stained maple - European, hard, fine grained, porous and resilient. Specific density approx. 0.63. Soft fundamental tone. Impregnated, no need for further oiling. This recorder comes with a hard case, cleaning rod and cloth, cork grease, neck sling, fingering chart and maintenance instructions. Baroque fingering Double keys F/F# Crook/bocal 4-piece Made of stained maple Oiled Pitch: a´= 440 & 415 Hz Adjustable thumbrest and hook for sling Includes hard case, cleaning rod, cork grease, neck sling and fingering chart 3 year warranty
    £2,295.00
  • Moeck Rottenburgh Knick Bass Recorder in Maple

    Moeck
    £1,560.00
    Immensely popular range of recorders originally designed by Friederich von Huene after models by Belgian maker Jean-Hyacinth-Joseph Rottenburgh (1672-1756). Versatile, reliable and used by all levels of players who enjoy instruments made to consistently high standards. They are without doubt the world's most successful recorder series and remain one of our best sellers. The Rottenburgh is the instrument of choice for those recorder players who wish to play music at an advanced level. It is a reliable instrument with a carrying tone, whether played in small or large ensembles. It also lends itself perfectly for solo pieces, e.g. for sonatas with basso continuo. The Rottenburgh is the ideal all rounder: reliable, balanced and with a full tone. Depending on the wood it has a warm full sound for ensemble playing and is beautifully clear and expressive as a solo instrument. This 4540 knick bass with double key is made from maple - European, hard, fine grained, porous and resilient. Specific density approx. 0.63. Soft fundamental tone. Impregnated, no need for further oiling. The 'knick' creates a more comfortable hold allowing the arms to be close to the body, whilst still projecting the sound outwards. This recorder comes with a hard case, cleaning rod and cloth, cork grease, fingering chart and maintenance instructions. Baroque fingering Double keys F/F# Knick head 4-piece Made of maple Wax impregnation Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Adjustable thumbrest and hook for sling Includes hard case, cleaning rod, cork grease, neck sling and fingering chart 3 year warranty
    £1,560.00
  • Mollenhauer Dream Knick Bass Recorder in Pearwood

    Mollenhauer
    £1,695.00
    Mollenhauer 4527K. Adri's Dream recorder bass f' pearwood, renaissance (wide) bore, baroque fingering, double hole with double key. Made from natural pearwood, this is an ideal recorder for large ensembles, recorder consort, group lessons or classes, the large finger holes making it ideal for children. The lower tone holes have keys, designed by the goldsmith Claudia Schmitt, Fulda, and are close together with slide rollers making them particularly easy for small hand stretches. The Knick system makes the bass easy to handle even for those players who have problems with playing conventional instruments by bringing the instrument nearer to the body. Produced in collaboration with reputable Dutch recorder maker Adriana Breukink, the Dream range is a popular choice of instrument with all levels of player. Based on the renaissance style after van Eyck it has a wide bore giving it a broad, full sound, but has conventional baroque fingering. This results in a sound that is full and powerful like the renaissance originals but with an easy response over two octaves. The Dream recorder is also popular with folk musicians who require a louder instrument for performance with amplified instruments. With hard case, mop, cork grease, fingering chart, maintenance instructions. Listen to this recorder: Your browser does not support the audio element.
    £1,695.00
  • Mollenhauer Canta Knick Bass Recorder in Stained Pearwood

    Mollenhauer
    £1,425.00
    Mollenhauer Canta 2546KD knick bass f, stained pearwood, baroque fingering, double holes, with double key. Made from pearwood the bass Canta has a warm, clear and mellow tone. It responds well, even in the upper register, and is easy to handle and feels well balanced. With knick (bent head) system for ease of playing and double key for the low f/f#. The Canta series is suitable for beginner players or as a very economically priced consort set. This recorder comes with a hard case , cleaning rod and cloth, cork grease, fingering chart and maintenance instructions. Baroque fingering Double Keys Knick Head 4-piece Made of stained pearwood Wax impregnation Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes hard case, cleaning rod, cork grease and fingering chart 3 year warranty Listen to this recorder: Your browser does not support the audio element.
    £1,425.00
  • Moeck Flauto Rondo Crook Bass Recorder in Maple

    Moeck
    £1,275.00
    Over the years Moeck have been perfecting their student Flauto Rondo range, and the result is reliable, balanced recorders that are easy and enjoyable to play. This Moeck 2520 Flauto Rondo crook blown bass recorder is made of maple, and is an ideal wooden recorder for the improving player who requires a more flexible tone with increased dynamic potential. It is comfortable to hold and allows for easy fingering. These recorders are suitable instruments for ensemble playing, with its balanced tone across the registers blending well within an ensemble. This recorder comes with a hard case, cleaning rod and cloth, cork grease, fingering chart and maintenance instructions. Baroque fingering Double keys F/F# Crook/Bocal 4-piece Made of maple Wax impregnation Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes hard case, cleaning rod, cork grease and fingering chart 3 year warranty
    £1,275.00
  • Moeck Rottenburgh Knick Bass Recorder in Stained Maple

    Moeck
    £1,575.00
    Immensely popular range of recorders originally designed by Friederich von Huene after models by Belgian maker Jean-Hyacinth-Joseph Rottenburgh (1672-1756). Versatile, reliable and used by all levels of players who enjoy instruments made to consistently high standards. They are without doubt the world's most successful recorder series and remain one of our best sellers. The Rottenburgh is the instrument of choice for those recorder players who wish to play music at an advanced level. It is a reliable instrument with a carrying tone, whether played in small or large ensembles. It also lends itself perfectly for solo pieces, e.g. for sonatas with basso continuo. The Rottenburgh is the ideal all rounder: reliable, balanced and with a full tone. Depending on the wood it has a warm full sound for ensemble playing and is beautifully clear and expressive as a solo instrument. This 4541 knick bass with double key is made from stained maple - European, hard, fine grained, porous and resilient. Specific density approx. 0.63. Soft fundamental tone. Impregnated, no need for further oiling. The 'knick' creates a more comfortable hold allowing the arms to be close to the body, whilst still projecting the sound outwards. This recorder comes with a hard case, cleaning rod and cloth, cork grease, fingering chart and maintenance instructions. Baroque fingering Double keys F/F# Knick head 4-piece Made of stained maple Wax impregnation Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Adjustable thumbrest and hook for sling Includes hard case, cleaning rod, cork grease, neck sling and fingering chart 3 year warranty
    £1,575.00
  • Kung Superio Bass Recorder in Stained Pearwood

    Kung
    £1,595.00
    KUN2611 Küng's Superio series is based on original recorders by Stanesby Jnr. They have a wide, baroque bore which produces a strong sound, rich in overtones. These recorders have a large expressive range and will cope with the most demanding repertoire. The Superio recorders are highly ergonomic, with great attention given to comfort and the ease of fingering. The bass is a knick style bass which provides easy reach for the player and direct articulation. This bass recorder is made of stained pearwood and comes in a hard case with a cleaning rod, cork grease, maintenance instructions, sling and a screw-in spike accessory. Baroque fingering Double keys F/F# Knick head joint 4-Piece Made of stained pearwood Wax impregnation Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes hard case, cleaning stick, cork grease, sling, spike and fingering chart Spike included 3 year warranty
    £1,595.00
  • Mollenhauer Dream Edition Bass Recorder in Plumwood

    Mollenhauer
    £1,875.00
    Mollenhauer TE4528K Dream Edition Knick Bass In Plumwood. Due to their characteristic wide bore and full round sound Dream-Edition recorders are also suitable for demanding solo recorder repertoire. These hand-finished instruments in European plumwood with maple decorative rings combine a colourful rich sound with a stable tone. Baroque fingering and double keys provide surprising agility. Produced in collaboration with reputable Dutch recorder maker Adriana Breukink, the Dream range is a popular choice of instrument with all levels of player. They produce a sound that is full and powerful like the renaissance originals but with an easy response over two octaves. The Dream recorder is also popular with folk musicians who require a louder instrument for performance with amplified instruments. With hard case, mop, cork grease, fingering chart, maintenance instructions. Listen to this recorder: Your browser does not support the audio element.
    £1,875.00
  • Moeck Rottenburgh Bass Recorder in Maple

    Moeck
    £1,585.00
    Immensely popular range of recorders originally designed by Friederich von Huene after models by Belgian maker Jean-Hyacinth-Joseph Rottenburgh (1672-1756). Versatile, reliable and used by all levels of players who enjoy instruments made to consistently high standards. They are without doubt the world's most successful recorder series and remain one of our best sellers. The Rottenburgh is the instrument of choice for those recorder players who wish to play music at an advanced level. It is a reliable instrument with a carrying tone, whether played in small or large ensembles. It also lends itself perfectly for solo pieces, e.g. for sonatas with basso continuo. The Rottenburgh is the ideal all rounder: reliable, balanced and with a full tone. Depending on the wood it has a warm full sound for ensemble playing and is beautifully clear and expressive as a solo instrument. This 4520 bass with double key is made from maple - European, hard, fine grained, porous and resilient. Specific density approx. 0.63. Soft fundamental tone. Impregnated, no need for further oiling. This recorder comes with a hard case, cleaning rod and cloth, cork grease, fingering chart and maintenance instructions. Baroque fingering Double keys F/F# Crook/Bocal 4-piece Made of maple Wax impregnation Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Adjustable thumbrest and hook for sling Includes hard case, cleaning rod, cork grease, neck sling and fingering chart 3 year warranty
    £1,585.00
  • Mollenhauer Kynseker Bass Recorder, Maple

    Mollenhauer
    £2,145.00
    Mollenhauer 4507 Kynseker bass F, maple, with key and fontanelle. A full renaissance sound with much character and depth, baroque fingering, and a range of two octaves. Suitable for renaissance or early baroque consort music as well as solo music from early and modern periods. Completely revised – a new design..! The production of a complete consort of recorders after the design by Hieronymus F. Kynseker (1636-1686), in the German National Museum in Nuremberg, is perhaps one of Mollenhauer’s finest achievements. Faithful to the originals, the instruments have a narrow arched windway, a strong sound that is particularly noteworthy in the lower register and a full two octave range using fingering similar to the baroque system. With hard case, mop, cork grease, fingering chart, Maintenance instructions. Click here to read Mollenhauer's brochure about their Kynseker range of recorders. Listen to this recorder: Your browser does not support the audio element.
    £2,145.00
  • Mollenhauer Canta Knick Bass Recorder in Pearwood

    Mollenhauer
    £1,395.00
    Mollenhauer Canta 2546K knick bass f, pearwood, baroque fingering, double holes, with double key. Made from pearwood the bass Canta has a warm, clear and mellow tone. It responds well, even in the upper register, and is easy to handle and feels well balanced. With knick (bent head) system for ease of playing and double key for the low f/f#. The Canta series is suitable for beginner players or as a very economically priced consort set. This recorder comes with a hard case , cleaning rod and cloth, cork grease, fingering chart and maintenance instructions. Baroque fingering Double Keys Knick Head 4-piece Made of pearwood Wax impregnation Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes hard case, cleaning rod, cork grease and fingering chart 3 year warranty Listen to this recorder! Van Eyck Doen Daphne: Your browser does not support the audio element. Playford King of Poland: Your browser does not support the audio element. Scale: Your browser does not support the audio element.
    £1,395.00
  • Moeck Flauto Rondo Crook Bass Recorder in Stained Maple

    Moeck
    £1,285.00
    Over the years Moeck have been perfecting their student Flauto Rondo range, and the result is reliable, balanced recorders that are easy and enjoyable to play. This Moeck 2521 Flauto Rondo crook blown bass recorder is made of stained maple, and is an ideal wooden recorder for the improving player who requires a more flexible tone with increased dynamic potential. It is comfortable to hold and allows for easy fingering. These recorders are suitable instruments for ensemble playing, with its balanced tone across the registers blending well within an ensemble. This recorder comes with a hard case, cleaning rod and cloth, cork grease, fingering chart and maintenance instructions. Baroque fingering Double keys F/F# Crook/Bocal 4-piece Made of stained maple Wax impregnation Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes hard case, cleaning rod, cork grease and fingering chart 3 year warranty
    £1,285.00
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