Bass Recorders

This Renaissance model is based on drawings taken from 'Syntagma Musicum' (1618) by Michael Praetorius. Kobliczek recorders are made by German maker Christoph Hammann and his team. These Renaissance recorders have large cylindrical bores which produce a characteristically strong tone. Made from stained maple, this recorder has excellent intonation over a full two octave range. This renaissance recorder has single holes but uses standard baroque fingering. There is a bottom single key for F, styled with a double prong and hidden by a fontanelle, as were the originals. This bass recorder is supplied in a soft case with cork grease, cleaning rod and fingering chart.

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 4569 low pitch a=415 bass with double key 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, fingering chart and maintenance instructions. Baroque fingering Double keys F/F# Crook/bocal 4-piece Made of stained maple Oiled Pitch: a´= 415 Hz Adjustable thumbrest and hook for sling Includes hard case, cleaning rod, cork grease, neck sling and fingering chart 3 year warranty

Mollenhauer 5501 Denner bass f, cherrywood, with 4 keys and bocal (can also be played direct blow). The lightest bass recorder on the market..! 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 cherrywood bass has 4 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 cherrywood 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.

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.'Golden Net' finish The SOLO basset weighs 0.760kg. We recommend the Paetzold soft case for ease of transport.

The YRB-61 is crafted from select maple for a soft warm sound which matches well with other instruments. Its intonation is very accurate and it features a comfortable response. Comes with hard case, fingering chart, joint grease, cleaning rod, crook and neck strap.

Bass in f, a=440, laminated birch. Paetzold’s unique instruments are based on the principle of a cranked wooden organ pipe. This new design makes use of a knick head joint so that the player can play direct blow. 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 Knick System Direct Blow 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

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 2541 Flauto Rondo knick 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. 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 stained maple Wax impregnation Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes hard case, cleaning rod, cork grease and fingering chart 3 year warranty

The Conservatorium recorders by Aura are made in the Coolsma workshops in the Netherlands. They are based on Bressan recorders, with a curved, highly conical windway which produces a broad, rich sound. This Conservatorium knick bass recorder is made of pearwood and is thumb-bushed. The double F/F# bottom key and middle C/B keys helps players play the bass in comfort without large finger stretches. 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 stick, cork grease and a fingering chart. Baroque fingering Double keys 4-piece Made of pearwood Thumbhole bush Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes hard case, cleaning stick, cork grease and fingering chart 3 year warranty

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 4521 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. 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 Adjustable thumbrest and hook for sling Includes hard case, cleaning rod, cork grease, neck sling and fingering chart 3 year warranty

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 direct blow 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.

8521 renaissance bass, maple, renaissance fingering. The famous collection of instruments in the Hofburg Museum in Vienna comprises a number of well kept renaissance recorders that were built in one piece. Moeck have based their renaissance consort series on this collection, but with all the recorders having tenons in the head and lower joint linked with a short brass tube. The instruments have a range of an octave and a sixth. Moeck offer these recorders with either renaissance or baroque fingerings, and if desired, they can be tuned to meantone temperament which, when using the original renaissance fingerings will make ensemble playing and the intonation of pure major thirds far easier. The original recorders were tuned to a=460 but Moeck have scaled their copies to a=440 Hz, which can be slightly adjusted by the short metal ring that links the tenons. When tuning the instruments, special care has been taken that the individual recorders blend well together and cannot be singled out by their sound or volume. This recorder 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. With case, cleaning rod and cloth, vaseline and certificate.

8520 renaissance bass, maple, baroque fingering. The famous collection of instruments in the Hofburg Museum in Vienna comprises a number of well kept renaissance recorders that were built in one piece. Moeck have based their renaissance consort series on this collection, but with all the recorders having tenons in the head and lower joint linked with a short brass tube. The instruments have a range of an octave and a sixth. Moeck offer these recorders with either renaissance or baroque fingerings, and if desired, they can be tuned to meantone temperament which, when using the original renaissance fingerings will make ensemble playing and the intonation of pure major thirds far easier. The original recorders were tuned to a=460 but Moeck have scaled their copies to a=440 Hz, which can be slightly adjusted by the short metal ring that links the tenons. When tuning the instruments, special care has been taken that the individual recorders blend well together and cannot be singled out by their sound or volume. This recorder 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. With case, cleaning rod and cloth, vaseline and certificate.

The Conservatorium recorders by Aura are made in the Coolsma workshops in the Netherlands. They are based on Bressan recorders, with a curved, highly conical windway which produces a broad, rich sound. This Conservatorium knick bass recorder is made of boxwood and is thumb-bushed. The double F/F# bottom key and middle C/B keys helps players play the bass in comfort without large finger stretches. 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 stick, cork grease and a fingering chart. Baroque fingering Double keys 4-piece Made of boxwood Thumbhole bush Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes hard case, cleaning stick, cork grease and fingering chart 3 year warranty

The Conservatorium recorders by Aura are made in the Coolsma workshops in the Netherlands. They are based on Bressan recorders, with a curved, highly conical windway which produces a broad, rich sound. This Conservatorium knick bass recorder is made of bubinga and is thumb-bushed. The double F/F# bottom key and middle C/B keys helps players play the bass in comfort without large finger stretches. 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 stick, cork grease and a fingering chart. Baroque fingering Double keys 4-piece Made of bubinga Thumbhole bush Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes hard case, cleaning stick, cork grease and fingering chart 3 year warranty

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 4529 bass with double key 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, fingering chart and maintenance instructions. Baroque fingering Double keys F/F# Crook/bocal 4-piece Made of stained maple Oiled 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