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Showcase: Recorders with Audio Demos

All of these instruments have brand new bespoke audio clips recorded exclusively for The Early Music Shop. We will gradually be adding clips of our entire recorder catalogue, but please contact us if there is an instrument you're especially keen to hear in the meantime!

Please get in touch with our specialist team with any enquiries about these recorders, or other instruments across our range.

  • Küng Studio Alto Recorder in Pearwood

    Kung
    £275.00
    KUN1401 This alto is made of pearwood which has earthy soundnotes. The recorder is in baroque fingering and has a wide bore. Küng's Studio series has proven to be popular with all levels of players providing a high quality instrument at a reasonable price. They have a full sound, balanced tone, and a good, easy response in all registers. Their clear, warm sound is well-suited for ensemble playing. This Studio alto comes complete with canvas bag, cleaning rod, fingering chart and maintenance instructions. Baroque fingering Double holes 3-Piece Made of pearwood Wax impregnation Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes soft bag, cleaning stick, manual and fingering chart 3 year warranty Listen to this recorder! Vivaldi La Notte: Your browser does not support the audio element. Bach Sarabande: Your browser does not support the audio element. Scale: Your browser does not support the audio element.
    £275.00
  • Fehr "Model 4" Sopranino Recorder in Plumwood

    Fehr
    £255.00
    This Fehr sopranino in plumwood is made by Kunath. It has a warm, rounded tone and is made in 2-parts. Includes a hard case, cleaner and cork grease. Listen to this recorder! Handel Hush Ye Pretty Warbling Quire: Your browser does not support the audio element. Playford Maiden Lane: Your browser does not support the audio element. Scale: Your browser does not support the audio element.
    £255.00
  • Kung Studio Soprano Recorder in Palisander (Reconditioned)

    Previously Owned/Reconditioned
    £250.00
    PO ref. PO1545S Kung Studio Soprano Recorder in Palisander (Previously Owned) in 'as new' condition. 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. Listen to this recorder! Van Eyck Nightingale: Your browser does not support the audio element. Sammartini Allegro: Your browser does not support the audio element.
    £250.00
  • Moeck Flauto Rondo Alto Recorder in Stained Pearwood

    Moeck
    £245.00
    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 2303 Flauto Rondo alto is made of stained pearwood, 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 cotton bag with leather edging, cleaning rod and cloth, cork grease, fingering chart and maintenance instructions. Baroque fingering Double holes 3-piece Made of stained pearwood Wax impregnation Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes cotton bag, cleaning rod, cork grease and fingering chart 3 year warranty Listen to this recorder! Bach Sarabande: Your browser does not support the audio element. Vivaldi La Notte: Your browser does not support the audio element. Scale: Your browser does not support the audio element.
    £245.00
  • Mollenhauer Denner Sopranino Recorder in Boxwood

    Mollenhauer
    £240.00
    Mollenhauer 5022 Denner sopranino f'', boxwood. A sophisticated ensemble set developed after original instruments of Jacob Denner (1681-1735) based in Nuremberg and Copenhagen. The sopranino is a slim and charming instrument, with a clear and pleasant sound ideal for virtuosic music. The Mollenhauer Denner series (soprano) won the highly acclaimed German Music Instrument award in 1999. N.B. This sopranino recorder is made in 2-pieces. This recorder comes with a cotton bag with leather trim, cleaning rod and cloth, cork grease, fingering chart and maintenance instructions. Baroque fingering Double hole 2-piece Made of boxwood Wax impregnation Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes cotton bag, cleaning rod, cork grease and fingering chart 3 year warranty Listen to this recorder! Handel Hush Ye Pretty Warbling Quire: Your browser does not support the audio element. Playford Maiden Lane: Your browser does not support the audio element.
    £240.00
  • Mollenhauer Canta Alto Recorder in Pearwood

    Mollenhauer
    £235.00
    Mollenhauer Canta 2206 alto (treble) f', pearwood, baroque fingering, double hole. Made from pearwood the alto 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. The Canta series is suitable for beginner players or as a very economically priced consort set. This recorder comes with a cotton bag , cleaning rod and cloth, cork grease, fingering chart and maintenance instructions. Baroque fingering Double hole 3-piece Made of pearwood Wax impregnation Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes cotton bag, cleaning rod, cork grease and fingering chart 3 year warranty Listen to this recorder! Bach Sarabande: Your browser does not support the audio element. Vivaldi La Notte: Your browser does not support the audio element. Scale: Your browser does not support the audio element.
    £235.00
  • Moeck Rottenburgh Sopranino Recorder in Boxwood

    Moeck
    £235.00
    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 4104 sopranino is made from boxwood (Castello boxwood Venezuela) - even grain and density. Specific density 0.80. Clean, round tone. This recorder comes with a hard case, cleaning rod and cloth, cork grease, fingering chart and maintenance instructions. This Rottenburgh recorder also comes with a free Moeck Z0001 maintenance set (recorder oil, oil brush, anti-condensant, paintbrush, maintenance manual). Baroque fingering Double holes 2-piece Made of boxwood Includes free maintenance set (oil, brushes, anti-condensant etc) Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes case, cleaning rod, cork grease and fingering chart 3 year warranty Listen to this recorder! Handel Hush Ye Pretty Warbling Quire: Your browser does not support the audio element. Playford Maiden Lane: Your browser does not support the audio element. Scale: Your browser does not support the audio element.
    £235.00
  • Moeck Flauto Rondo Alto Recorder in Pearwood

    Moeck
    £235.00
    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 2302 Flauto Rondo alto is made of pearwood, 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 cotton bag with leather edging, cleaning rod and cloth, cork grease, fingering chart and maintenance instructions. Baroque fingering Double holes 3-piece Made of pearwood Wax impregnation Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes cotton bag, cleaning rod, cork grease and fingering chart 3 year warranty Listen to this recorder! Bach Sarabande: Your browser does not support the audio element. Vivaldi La Notte: Your browser does not support the audio element. Scale: Your browser does not support the audio element.
    £235.00
  • Moeck Flauto Rondo Alto Recorder in Maple

    Moeck
    £235.00
    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 2300 Flauto Rondo alto 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 cotton bag with leather edging, cleaning rod and cloth, cork grease, fingering chart and maintenance instructions. Baroque fingering Double holes 3-piece Made of maple Wax impregnation Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes cotton bag, cleaning rod, cork grease and fingering chart 3 year warranty Fast: Your browser does not support the audio element. Slow: Your browser does not support the audio element.
    £235.00
  • Kung Superio Soprano Recorder in Pearwood

    Kung
    £230.00
    KUN2301 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. This soprano recorder is made of pearwood and comes in a hard case with a cleaning rod, cork grease and maintenance instructions. Baroque fingering Double holes 2-Piece Made of pearwood Wax impregnation Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes hard case, cleaning stick, cork grease, and fingering chart 3 year warranty Listen to this recorder! Van Eyck Nightingale: Your browser does not support the audio element. Sammartini Allegro: Your browser does not support the audio element. Scale: Your browser does not support the audio element.
    £230.00
  • Kobliczek Renaissance Garklein in Maple

    Kobliczek
    £230.00
    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. This garklein recorder is supplied in a soft case with cork grease, cleaning rod and fingering chart. Listen to this recorder! Holborne Wanton: Your browser does not support the audio element. Dowland Can She Excuse My Wrongs: Your browser does not support the audio element. Scale: Your browser does not support the audio element.
    £230.00
  • Moeck Rottenburgh Soprano in Stained Maple

    Moeck
    £205.00
    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 4201 soprano 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 holes 3-piece Made of stained maple Wax impregnation Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes case, cleaning rod, cork grease and fingering chart 3 year warranty Listen to this recorder! Sammartini Allegro: Your browser does not support the audio element. Van Eyck Nightingale: Your browser does not support the audio element. Scale: Your browser does not support the audio element.
    £205.00
  • Moeck Rottenburgh Soprano Recorder in Maple

    Moeck
    £195.00
    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 4200 soprano 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 holes 3-piece Made of maple Wax impregnation Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes hard case, cleaning rod, cork grease and fingering chart 3 year warranty Listen to this recorder! Sammartini Allegro: Your browser does not support the audio element. Van Eyck Nightingale: Your browser does not support the audio element. Scale: Your browser does not support the audio element.
    £195.00
  • Moeck Rottenburgh Sopranino Recorder in Maple

    Moeck
    £195.00
    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 4100 sopranino 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 holes 2-piece Made of maple Wax impregnation Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes case, cleaning rod, cork grease and fingering chart 3 year warranty Listen to this recorder! Handel Hush Ye Pretty Warbling Quire: Your browser does not support the audio element. Playford Maiden Lane: Your browser does not support the audio element. Scale: Your browser does not support the audio element.
    £195.00
  • Fehr "Model 3" Sopranino Recorder in Boxwood

    Fehr
    £185.00
    This Fehr sopranino recorder is made by Kunath. It is made in 2-parts with a straight windway. This Model 3 instrument is perfect for players wanting a full, clear sound. Includes a case, cleaner and cork grease. Listen to this recorder! Handel Hush Ye Pretty Warbling Quire: Your browser does not support the audio element. Playford Maiden Lane: Your browser does not support the audio element. Scale: Your browser does not support the audio element.
    £185.00
  • Roessler Soprano Recorder in Palisander (Reconditioned)

    Previously Owned/Reconditioned
    £175.00
    PO Ref. PO1611S Roessler Soprano Recorder in Palisander (Reconditioned), in excellent condition without case. Fully serviced and revoiced by our technician. For more details about this or any other Reconditioned instruments, please do not hesitate to contact us. Listen to this recorder! Van Eyck Nightingale: Your browser does not support the audio element. Sammartini Allegro: Your browser does not support the audio element.
    £175.00
  • Moeck Rottenburgh Sopranino Recorder in Maple (Reconditioned)

    Previously Owned/Reconditioned
    £165.00
    PO Ref. PO1607S Moeck Rottenburgh Sopranino Recorder in Maple (Reconditioned), with hard case, in excellent condition and fully serviced and revoiced by our technician. For more details about this or any other Reconditioned instruments, please do not hesitate to contact us. Listen to this recorder! Handel Hush Ye Pretty Warbling Quire: Your browser does not support the audio element. Playford Maiden Lane: Your browser does not support the audio element.
    £165.00
  • J. Wood Alto Recorder in Maple

    Early Music Shop
    £165.00
    Made in Germany, the J. Wood alto recorder in maple is an affordable, high quality instrument which delivers a rich body of sound, with an easy response and excellent intonation. The recorder is supplied in an attractive fabric case. This is one of the most inexpensive wooden recorders on the market, yet it produces a remarkably strong sound with rich overtones and a pleasing breathiness. It makes the perfect instrument for beginner players, those progressing from plastic to wooden instruments, or even advanced/professional players looking for an entry-level instrument for their practice or rehearsals. Listen to this recorder! Bach Sarabande: Your browser does not support the audio element. Vivaldi La Notte: Your browser does not support the audio element. Scale: Your browser does not support the audio element.
    £165.00
  • Moeck Rottenburgh Soprano in Stained Maple, 2-Piece

    Moeck
    £160.00
    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 4291 soprano is an economically made 2-piece recorder 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 cotton bag with leather edging, cleaning rod and cloth, cork grease, fingering chart and maintenance instructions. Baroque fingering Double holes 2-piece Made of stained maple Wax impregnation Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes cotton case, cleaning rod, cork grease and fingering chart 3 year warranty Listen to this recorder! Sammartini Allegro: Your browser does not support the audio element. Van Eyck Nightingale: Your browser does not support the audio element. Scale: Your browser does not support the audio element.
    £160.00
  • Hopf Soprano Recorder in Pearwood (Reconditioned)

    Previously Owned/Reconditioned
    £150.00
    PO Ref. PO1532S Hopf Soprano Recorder in Pearwood (Previously Owned) with single holes in very good condition, including hard 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. Listen to this recorder! Van Eyck Nightingale: Your browser does not support the audio element. Saltarello: Your browser does not support the audio element.
    £150.00
  • Küng Studio Soprano Recorder "Unique"

    Kung
    £140.00
    KUN1316 Kung's popular Studio soprano recorder with a unique finish created by an Italian designer. These soprano recorders are made of either maple or pearwood and have earthy sound notes. The recorder is in baroque fingering and has a wide bore. Küng's Studio series has proven to be popular with all levels of players providing a high quality instrument at a reasonable price. They have a full sound, balanced tone, and a good, easy response in all registers. Their clear, warm sound is well-suited for ensemble playing. This "Unique" Studio soprano comes complete with canvas bag, cleaning rod, fingering chart and maintenance instructions. N.B. This soprano recorder is in two pieces. NB Each recorder is 'unique' - the photographs shown are only representative of this particular model - colours and finishes vary. If in doubt please contact a member of staff. Baroque fingering Double holes 2-Piece Made of maple/pearwood Wax impregnation Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes soft bag, cleaning stick, manual and fingering chart 3 year warranty Listen to this recorder! Sammartini Allegro: Your browser does not support the audio element. Van Eyck Nightingale: Your browser does not support the audio element. Scale: Your browser does not support the audio element.
    £140.00
  • Zen On G1A a415 Bressan Alto Recorder

    Zen-On
    £135.00
    The eagerly awaited Zen-On plastic at baroque pitch (a415) is now available! This alto recorder is designed after originals by Bressan by Japanese makers Takeyama and Hirao. It has a rich sound with lots of overtones and is very responsive. Like the modern pitch version, it has a brand new finger hole design allowing undercutting. A perfect starting alto for anyone wanting to explore playing at baroque pitch or a great practice instrument! Listen to this recorder! Vivaldi La Notte: Your browser does not support the audio element. Bach Sarabande: Your browser does not support the audio element. Scale: Your browser does not support the audio element.
    £135.00
  • Moeck Flauto Rondo Sopranino Recorder in Maple

    Moeck
    £135.00
    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 2100 Flauto Rondo sopranino 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 cotton bag with leather edging, cleaning rod and cloth, cork grease, fingering chart and maintenance instructions. Baroque fingering Double holes 2-piece Made of maple Wax impregnation Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes cotton bag, cleaning rod, cork grease and fingering chart 3 year warranty Listen to this recorder! Handel Hush Ye Pretty Warbling Quire: Your browser does not support the audio element. Playford Maiden Lane: Your browser does not support the audio element. Scale: Your browser does not support the audio element.
    £135.00
  • Mollenhauer Dream Soprano Recorder Pearwood Red Double Holes

    Mollenhauer
    £128.00
    Mollenhauer 4119R. Adri's Dream recorder soprano (descant) c'', pearwood red, renaissance (wide) bore, baroque fingering, double holes. Made from pearwood stained red with dark stained rings, this is an ideal first recorder for teaching in groups or classes, the large finger holes making it ideal for children. 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 cotton bag, mop, cork grease, fingering chart, maintenance instructions. Listen to this recorder! Van Eyck Nightingale: Your browser does not support the audio element. Anon La Rotta: Your browser does not support the audio element. Scale: Your browser does not support the audio element.
    £128.00
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