Instruments

Takeyama soprano a=442 rosewood. Takeyama from Japan is regarded as one of the foremost recorder makers. His rosewood soprano is warm and expressive, with great clarity in the upper register. With bag, fingering chart, cork grease and pull through.

Takeyama Alto Recorder in Grenadilla

Takeyama Alto Recorder in Grenadilla

Natural Trumpet by Rath @ A415/A440 with C and D crooks including mouthpiece and case

Michael Rath is an émigré from London (Paxman Horns) who has produced a series of sackbuts based on museum originals. The bass in F is after Ehe, is well priced and performs extraordinarily well.

Michael Rath is an émigré from London (Paxman Horns) who has produced a series of sackbuts based on museum originals. The tenor in Bb is after Drewelwetz, is well priced and performs extraordinarily well.

Michael Rath is an émigré from London (Paxman Horns) who has produced a series of sackbuts based on museum originals. The alto in Eb is after Nagle, is well priced and performs extraordinarily well.

Nartiss Alto Sackbut Eb Including Case and extra a=415 tuning slide - lacquered finish. The Early Music Shop is excited to introduce the first of a new range of sackbutts from brass maker Vairis Nartiss The Maker Vairis Nartiss is a professional trombone player from Latvia. His solo career includes playing with the Latvian National Opera Symphony Orchestra, and he also owns his own music store Nartiss LV, one of thelargest music stores in Latvia. Over the years Vairis has become a leading authority on brass instruments. In addition to his solo career he has introduced significant new devices for the trombone such as multi effect processors, loop machines etc. and from the workshops at his music store in Latvia has developed (in addition to the new sackbut) new musical instruments and accessories for contemporary brass instruments including wooden mutes for trumpets and trombone and hand protection for brass instruments to protect them from sweat. The Development The sackbut project started around 2009 – through his research Vairis soon realized that it was very hard to find relatively inexpensive, good quality instruments. Even the second hand market for early brass was poor. The only usual option for players was to buy new instruments, which were very expensive. In 2010 Vairis and his team of craftsmenset about slowly, step-by-step, developing a new sackbut. They tested a lot of features, their ambition always being to get the best sound possible. Finally,earlier in 2012 the instrument was finished. The NARTISS team is happy to offer this first instrument on the International market. The hope is to attract more and more performers – students as well as professionals. The competitive price is certainly something to attract many students, amateurs, teachers and music lovers who would like to play early brass music. The Instrument In the construction of the NARTISS Sackbut there are several innovations. No wire in the bell. It was a big challenge to construct a professional bell with a double layer on the bell but without the inside wire. Why? Essentially the process helps the player to achieve a more colourful sound. Mouthpiece. All the mouthpieces have a rounded lip and are gold plated, The balance between early design and thickness of the walls of the mouthpiece was also examined. The bore here is a little larger which helps to get a more powerful sound. Specifications Bell mm Bore mm Yellow Brass bell Hard chrome-plated nickel silver inner slides Double layer bell with no wire on inside edge of the bell 2 tuning slides - 442 Hz (can be tuned to440 Hz) and 415 Hz Gold plated mouthpiece with specially designed lip plate for more comfortable playing Slide: 7 positions on tuning 442Hz 6 positions on tuning 415Hz The Nartiss alto sackbut comes with mouthpiece, lubricant and 2 tuning slides for a=440 and a=415. It is supplied in a custom made hard case. There is a choice of lacquered finish or antique lacquered finish.

Nartiss Alto Sackbut Eb Including Case and extra a=415 tuning slide - lacquered finish. The Early Music Shop is excited to introduce the first of a new range of sackbutts from brass maker Vairis Nartiss The Maker Vairis Nartiss is a professional trombone player from Latvia. His solo career includes playing with the Latvian National Opera Symphony Orchestra, and he also owns his own music store Nartiss LV, one of thelargest music stores in Latvia. Over the years Vairis has become a leading authority on brass instruments. In addition to his solo career he has introduced significant new devices for the trombone such as multi effect processors, loop machines etc. and from the workshops at his music store in Latvia has developed (in addition to the new sackbut) new musical instruments and accessories for contemporary brass instruments including wooden mutes for trumpets and trombone and hand protection for brass instruments to protect them from sweat. The Development The sackbut project started around 2009 – through his research Vairis soon realized that it was very hard to find relatively inexpensive, good quality instruments. Even the second hand market for early brass was poor. The only usual option for players was to buy new instruments, which were very expensive. In 2010 Vairis and his team of craftsmenset about slowly, step-by-step, developing a new sackbut. They tested a lot of features, their ambition always being to get the best sound possible. Finally,earlier in 2012 the instrument was finished. The NARTISS team is happy to offer this first instrument on the International market. The hope is to attract more and more performers – students as well as professionals. The competitive price is certainly something to attract many students, amateurs, teachers and music lovers who would like to play early brass music. The Instrument In the construction of the NARTISS Sackbut there are several innovations. No wire in the bell. It was a big challenge to construct a professional bell with a double layer on the bell but without the inside wire. Why? Essentially the process helps the player to achieve a more colourful sound. Mouthpiece. All the mouthpieces have a rounded lip and are gold plated, The balance between early design and thickness of the walls of the mouthpiece was also examined. The bore here is a little larger which helps to get a more powerful sound. Specifications Bell mm Bore mm Yellow Brass bell Hard chrome-plated nickel silver inner slides Double layer bell with no wire on inside edge of the bell 2 tuning slides - 442 Hz (can be tuned to440 Hz) and 415 Hz Gold plated mouthpiece with specially designed lip plate for more comfortable playing Slide: 7 positions on tuning 442Hz 6 positions on tuning 415Hz The Nartiss alto sackbut comes with mouthpiece, lubricant and 2 tuning slides for a=440 and a=415. It is supplied in a custom made hard case. There is a choice of lacquered finish or antique lacquered finish.

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

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. The 'knick' creates a more comfortable hold allowing the arms to be close to the body, whilst still projecting the sound outwards. This 4451 knick tenor with double holes 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. Baroque fingering Double holes 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

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. The double C/C# bottom key helps players play the tenor 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 4440 knick tenor 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. Baroque fingering Double key C/C# 4-piece Made of maple Wax impregnation Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes hard case, cleaning rod, cork grease and fingering chart 3 year warranty

A natural trumpet made by German brass-instrument maker Michael Münkwitz. This instrument is after a Wolf Birckholtz, Nürnberg 1650, the original of which is in a church in Belitz/Mecklenburg. This natural trumpet is made with an 'exquisite' design with decoration. Pitched in Db, with tuning bits and crooks for C, Cb and fine tuning.

A natural trumpet made by German brass-instrument maker Michael Münkwitz. This instrument is after a Wolf Birckholtz, Nürnberg 1650, the original of which is in a church in Belitz/Mecklenburg. This natural trumpet is made with a 'historic' design without decoration. Pitched in Db, with tuning bits and crooks for C, Cb and fine tuning.

MAR4504 Marsyas recorders are designed according to baroque principles and they offer large dynamic possibilities with effortless response in all registers. During the tuning process, special care is taken to ensure a colorful, clear sound and a balanced pitch. The unmistakable outer shape, which was exclusively designed for Marsyas recorders, is a particularly attractive and elegant design. Marsyas recorders are the result of years of research by Heinz Ammann. They are professional quality instruments which are produced by Küng, then tuned and voiced by hand. Thus profound knowledge and versatile technology are brought together to make these recorders. This keyless tenor recorder is made of plumwood and is supplied in a hard case with a cleaning rod, cork grease and maintenance instructions.

MAR4509 Marsyas recorders are designed according to baroque principles and they offer large dynamic possibilities with effortless response in all registers. During the tuning process, special care is taken to ensure a colorful, clear sound and a balanced pitch. The unmistakable outer shape, which was exclusively designed for Marsyas recorders, is a particularly attractive and elegant design. Marsyas recorders are the result of years of research by Heinz Ammann. They are professional quality instruments which are produced by Küng, then tuned and voiced by hand. Thus profound knowledge and versatile technology are brought together to make these recorders. This keyless tenor recorder is made of olivewood and is supplied in a hard case with a cleaning rod, cork grease and maintenance instructions.

A high quality solo recorder from the workshops of Dutch recorder maker Hans Coolsma (1919-1991). Coolsma recorders are designed with a curved windway producing a responsive and direct sound, suitable for playing both baroque and contemporary music. This soprano recorder is made of palisander and the thumbhole is bushed. Five year guarantee. This recorder comes with a hard case, pull through, fingering chart, maintenance instructions and a 5-year warranty. Baroque fingering Double holes 3-Piece Made of palisander Thumbhole bush Pitch: a = 442 Hz Includes hard case, cleaning stick, cork grease and fingering chart 5 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 tenor recorder is made of pearwood and is thumb-bushed. It has double holes for the low C/C#. The undercutting and indentations of the finger holes makes this keyless tenor quite ergonomic. 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 canvas zip-case, cleaning stick, cork grease and a fingering chart. Baroque fingering Double holes 3-piece Made of pearwood Thumbhole bush Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes canvas zip-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 tenor recorder is made of palisander and is thumb-bushed. The recorder has double holes for the low C/C#. The undercutting and indentations of the finger holes makes this keyless tenor quite ergonomic. 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 canvas zip-case, cleaning stick, cork grease and a fingering chart. Baroque fingering Double holes 3-Piece Made of palisander Thumbhole bush Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes canvas zip-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 tenor recorder is made of grenadilla and is thumb-bushed. The double C/C# bottom key helps players reach the bottom notes with comfort. 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 canvas zip-case, cleaning stick, cork grease and a fingering chart. Baroque fingering Double keys 3-piece Knick head Made of grenadilla Thumbhole bush Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes canvas zip-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 tenor recorder is made of palisander and is thumb-bushed. The double C/C# bottom key helps players reach the bottom notes with comfort. 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 canvas zip-case, cleaning stick, cork grease and a fingering chart. Baroque fingering Double keys C/C# 3-piece Made of palisander Thumbhole bush Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes canvas zip-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 tenor recorder is made of boxwood and is thumb-bushed. The double C/C# bottom key helps players reach the bottom notes with comfort. 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 canvas zip-case, cleaning stick, cork grease and a fingering chart. Baroque fingering Double keys C/C# 3-piece Made of boxwood Thumbhole bush Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes canvas zip-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 tenor recorder is made of grenadilla and is thumb-bushed. The double C/C# bottom key helps players reach the bottom notes with comfort. This recorder comes with a canvas zip-case, cleaning stick, cork grease and a fingering chart. Baroque fingering Double keys c/c# 3-piece Made of grenadilla Thumbhole bush Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes canvas zip-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 tenor recorder is made of boxwood and is thumb-bushed. The double C/C# bottom key helps players reach the bottom notes with comfort. This recorder comes with a canvas zip-case, cleaning stick, cork grease and a fingering chart. Baroque fingering Double keys C/C# 3-piece Made of boxwood Thumbhole bush Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes canvas zip-case, cleaning stick, cork grease and fingering chart 3 year warranty