Instruments

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

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 undercutting and indentations of the finger holes makes this keyless tenor quite ergonomic. This recorder comes with a canvas zip-case, cleaning stick, cork grease and a fingering chart. Baroque fingering Double holes 3-pieces 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 palisander and is thumb-bushed. The undercutting and indentations of the finger holes makes this keyless tenor quite ergonomic. 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

Czech maker Pavel Cip produces an extremely well made series of gemshorns which are processed and polished very carefully. The block is made of water resistant cedar. The tenor has a chromatic scale with a range of a 9th and a bottom note of C. This gemshorn is pitched at a=415, commonly known as Baroque pitch. The gemshorn was in use in the 15th century (there exists an organ stop of that name) and was primarily a pastoral instrument, not widely known after the mid-to-late 1500s until the resurgent interest in early music in the 20th century. The gemshorn is an early form of recorder, made of a cow horn with a fipple inserted at the wide end. It has an incredibly sweet sound due to the conical shape of the horn and has a range of one octave. The name comes from the German "chamois" horn, but the early history not well known, the oldest known illustration of one being seen in Musica Getutscht (1511), by Virdung. N.B. Due to the nature of these instruments each one will have a different appearance depending on the horn used!

The Early Music Shop's large sized bodhran in an indigo finish. This fixed 18" x 3.5" bodhran is made of mulberry wood and goatskin. Includes a tipper.

PO ref. PO1584S Küng K4 Alto Recorder in European Boxwood (Reconditioned), in 'as new' condition with original hard case. Fully serviced and revoiced by our technician prior to despatch. The K4 Alto recorder stands out with its 'hall-filling' sound from the low to the high registers. It is an ideal instrument for players who love an open, free, and colourful sound. Its exceptional voicing, the K4 allows especially advanced players a wide range of tonal and dynamic nuances. K4 represents: P.J. Bressan (1663 – 1731) for the bore profile and the luxurious outer shape, Ernst Meyer (1954 – 2016), Maître Flutier for the extra-wide scale and unique voicing, Maurice Steger, master soloist and conductor, as well as Küng Blockflöten manufactory, combining high quality with traditional craftsmanship. In years of collaboration, this extraordinary recorder was created, which clearly stands out from the recorders built before. For more details about this or any other Reconditioned instruments, please do not hesitate to contact us.

PO Ref. PO1582S Rare and sought after Roland C-80 Digital Harpsichord in excellent condition, with cover. Worldwide delivery available. The C-80 authentically reproduces five realistic timbres of an acoustic harpsichord and other Baroque orchestra sounds, celesta and two continuo organ timbres. "Early music" enthusiasts can revel in a period-authentic instrument with all of the advantages of digital technology—no tuning required and no maintenance costs. The C-80's historical temperaments, Baroque tunings and authentic key action provide a powerful instrument for the discriminating Baroque musician. Accurate reproduction of the Flemish harpsichord Five harpsichord sounds as well as celesta and two positive organ sounds Plectrums and strings never need replacing, and no tuning is required Equipped with seven different classical temperaments and Baroque tunings Reverb effect can control the "room ambience" to compensate for small room acoustics Traditional walnut finish KEYBOARD – F scale 61 keys with click MAXIMUM POLYPHONY – 56 voices TONES – Harpsichord (8'I, 8'II, 8'+8', 8'+4', Lute); Celesta; Organ (Nason Flute 8', Principals 8'+4') EFFECTS – Reverb with Stereo Presence, Sympathetic Resonance CONNECTORS – Phones Jack (Stereo), Pedal (Hold or Tone Selection), AC Inlet, MIDI Connectors (In/Out), Audio Output Jacks (L/Mono,R) SPEAKERS – 16cm x 2, 5cm x 2 FINISH – Traditional Walnut DIMENSIONS (w ith lid closed) – 92.9cm (W) x 83.8cm (D) x 84.1cm (H) DIMENSIONS (w ith lid opened) – 95.9cm (W) x 83.8cm (D) x 138.9cm (H) WEIGHT – 38kg Includes cover For more details about this or any other Previously Owned instruments, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Blezinger Ganassi soprano recorder in plumwood, dual pitch a=440/415. In his tutor book on diminutions "La Fontegara", published in Venice in 1535, Sylvestro Ganassi describes how he succeeded in increasing the tonal range of recorder playing over the contemporary one and a half octave by using special fingerings. It is controversial if he alluded to a specific recorder type. Only very few instruments surviving from this period will play more than only one or two extra notes with the "Ganassi fingerings". The best known of these is an alto recorder in the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna. Reconstructions of this recorder enable a range of much more than two octaves without difficulty. The typical construction of these recorders is the cylindrical bore with a wide conical bell at the bottom. They have a strong, stable sound which is clear and bright, particularly in the high register. Blezinger makes Ganassi in 2 parts, with a wide brass ring if requested.

PO Ref. PO1581S Hopf Garklein Recorder in Pearwood (Reconditioned) with single holes in good condition, without case. Fully serviced and revoiced by our technician. For more details about this or any other Previously Owned instruments, please do not hesitate to contact us.

PO ref. PO1577S Very rare Tenor Recorder in D (a466) after Rafi by legendary maker Adrian Brown in Maple (Reconditioned), without case and in pristine condition. Fully serviced by our technician prior to despatch. The instrument plays a full range of two octaves and one note with ease. It has been examined by the maker on a regular basis and is in pristine condition. This recorder is perfect for medieval music or early renaissance – both solo or as a consort – and is extremely pleasing in combination with lute or portative organ. For more details about this or any other Previously Owned instruments, please do not hesitate to contact us.

PO ref. PO1576S Very rare Tenor Recorder in D (a466) after Rafi by legendary maker Adrian Brown in Plumwood (Reconditioned), without case and in pristine condition. Fully serviced by our technician prior to despatch. The instrument plays a full range of two octaves and one note with ease. It has been examined by the maker on a regular basis and is in pristine condition. This recorder is perfect for medieval music or early renaissance – both solo or as a consort – and is extremely pleasing in combination with lute or portative organ. For more details about this or any other Previously Owned instruments, please do not hesitate to contact us.

PO ref. PO1575S Very rare Alto Recorder in G (a466) after Rafi (Accademia Filarmonica di Bologna), by legendary maker Adrian Brown, without case and in pristine condition. Fully serviced by our technician prior to despatch. The instrument plays a full range of two octaves and one note with ease. It has been examined by the maker on a regular basis and is in pristine condition. This recorder is perfect for medieval music or early renaissance – both solo or as a consort – and is extremely pleasing in combination with lute or portative organ. For more details about this or any other Previously Owned instruments, please do not hesitate to contact us.

PO Ref. PO1574S Rare and discontinued Moeck Renaissance Bass with Fontanelle in Maple (Reconditioned) in excellent condition with hard case. Fully serviced and revoiced by our in-house technician prior to despatch. For more details about this or any other of our Previously Owned instruments, please do not hesitate to contact us.

PO ref. PO1573S Soprano Cornamuse by Wood (Reconditioned) and in excellent condition with original case. Fully serviced, fitted with a new reed and revoiced by our technician prior to despatch. For more details about this or any other Previously Owned instruments, please do not hesitate to contact us.

PO ref. PO1572S Kung Classica Direct Blow Bass Recorder in Rosewood (Reconditioned) with single lower key, in excellent condition. Without case. Fully serviced and revoiced by our technician prior to despatch. For more details about this or any other Previously Owned instruments, please do not hesitate to contact us.

PO ref. PO1567S Alto Crumhorn in G by John Hanchet (Previously Owned) in excellent condition, without case. This crumhorn has been fully serviced, revoiced and fitted with a new reed by our technician prior to despatch. For more details about this or any other Previously Owned instruments, please do not hesitate to contact us.

PO ref. PO1571S Bass Kortholt by Graham Lyndon-Jones (Reconditioned) in excellent condition without case. This kortholt has been fully serviced, fitted with a new reed and revoiced by our technician. For more details about this or any other Previously Owned instruments, please do not hesitate to contact us.

PO ref. PO1570S Bass Crumhorn by John Hanchet (Previously Owned) in excellent condition, without case. This crumhorn has been fully serviced, revoiced and fitted with a new reed by our technician prior to despatch. For more details about this or any other Previously Owned instruments, please do not hesitate to contact us.

PO ref. PO1569S Tenor Crumhorn by John Hanchet (Previously Owned) in excellent condition, without case. This crumhorn has been fully serviced, revoiced and fitted with a new reed by our technician prior to despatch. For more details about this or any other Previously Owned instruments, please do not hesitate to contact us.

PO ref. PO1568S Tenor Crumhorn by John Hanchet (Previously Owned) in excellent condition, without case. This crumhorn has been fully serviced, revoiced and fitted with a new reed by our technician prior to despatch. For more details about this or any other Previously Owned instruments, please do not hesitate to contact us.

PO ref. PO1565S Bass Crumhorn by Wood (Reconditioned) in excellent condition, without case. This crumhorn has been fully serviced, revoiced and fitted with a new reed by our technician prior to despatch. For more details about this or any other Previously Owned instruments, please do not hesitate to contact us.

PO ref. PO1564S Tenor Crumhorn by Wood (Reconditioned) in excellent condition, without case. This crumhorn has been fully serviced, revoiced and fitted with a new reed by our technician prior to despatch. For more details about this or any other Previously Owned instruments, please do not hesitate to contact us.

PO ref. PO1563S Alto Crumhorn by Wood (Reconditioned) in excellent condition, without case. This crumhorn has been fully serviced, revoiced and fitted with a new reed by our technician prior to despatch. For more details about this or any other Previously Owned instruments, please do not hesitate to contact us.