Tenor recorders - compared by Sarah Jeffery

KUN1593 This knick tenor is made of cherrywood which has clear, strong soundnotes. The recorder is in baroque fingering and has a wide bore. The 'Sinor' Studio is a comfort recorder with a double C/C# bottom key and G/F keys. The knick adds further comfort by allowing the recorder to be held closer to the body, whilst still projecting the sound. This recorder has been designed for players with smaller hands or stretch. 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 tenor comes complete with hard case, cleaning rod, fingering chart and maintenance instructions. Baroque fingering Double keys Comfort keys G/F 3-Piece Knick head joint Made of cherrywood Wax impregnation Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes hard case, cleaning stick, manual and fingering chart 3 year warranty Fast: Your browser does not support the audio element. Slow: Your browser does not support the audio element.

KUN1503 This tenor is made of cherrywood which has clear, elegant soundnotes. The recorder is in baroque fingering and has a wide bore. This is a keyless recorder and its undercut finger holes make it very ergonomic, especially for the right-hand, making the stretch to the low C much easier. 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 tenor comes complete with canvas bag, cleaning rod, fingering chart and maintenance instructions. Baroque fingering Double holes 3-Piece Made of cherrywood Wax impregnation Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes soft bag, cleaning stick, manual and fingering chart 3 year warranty Listen to this recorder! Morley Frog Galliard: Your browser does not support the audio element. Dowland Lachrimae Pavan: Your browser does not support the audio element. Scale: Your browser does not support the audio element.

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 2400 Flauto Rondo tenor 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

Mollenhauer 2446KC comfort knick tenor in pearwood with double key and extra keys for f & g. Made from pearwood the 'Comfort' knick tenor 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, double key for the low c/c# and extra keys on the main barrel for f/g. 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 Comfort model 3-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: Your browser does not support the audio element.

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 2420 Flauto Rondo tenor 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 has a double bottom key for C/C# to aid with reach. This recorder comes with a cotton bag with leather edging, cleaning rod and cloth, cork grease, fingering chart and maintenance instructions. Baroque fingering Double keys 3-piece Made of maple Wax impregnation Pitch: a442 Hz Includes cotton bag, cleaning rod, cork grease and fingering chart 3 year warranty Listen to this recorder! Dowland Frog Galliard: Your browser does not support the audio element. Dowland Lachrimae Pavan: Your browser does not support the audio element. Scale: Your browser does not support the audio element.

Mollenhauer 5416C Denner comfort tenor c', pearwood, with double keys for C/C# and extra keys for g & f. A sophisticated ensemble set developed after original instruments of Jacob Denner (1681-1735) based in Nuremberg and Copenhagen. The tenor is a robust and flexible instrument, with a clear upper octave and stable low notes. This pearwood comfort tenor has double keys for the low c/c# and extra keys on the barrel for f/g. It also comes with an adjustable thumbrest. The Denner series won the highly acclaimed German Music Instrument award in 1999. This recorder comes with a hard case, cleaning rod and cloth, cork grease, neck strap, fingering chart and maintenance instructions. Baroque fingering Double keys Comfort keys Adjustable thumbrest 3-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.

Mollenhauer 2446C comfort tenor in pearwood with double key and extra keys for f & g. Made from pearwood the 'Comfort' knick tenor 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 double key for the low c/c# and extra keys on the main barrel for f/g. 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 Comfort model 3-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! Dowland Pavane Lachrimae: Your browser does not support the audio element. Dowland Frog Galliard: Your browser does not support the audio element. Scale: Your browser does not support the audio element.

Mollenhauer Canta 2406 tenor c', pearwood, baroque fingering, double hole without key. Made from pearwood the tenor 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 double holes for the low c/c#. 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: Your browser does not support the audio element.

KUN2501 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 double bottom C/C# key not only aids with the stretch, but extends the length of the foot-joint producing a highly stable and rich low register. This tenor recorder is made of pearwood and comes in a hard case with a cleaning rod, cork grease and maintenance instructions. Baroque fingering Double keys 3-Piece Made of pearwood Wax impregnation Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes hard case, cleaning stick, cork grease, and fingering chart 3 year warranty

Mollenhauer Canta 2446 tenor c', pearwood, baroque fingering, double keys for c/c#. Made from pearwood the tenor 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 double holes for the low c/c#. The Canta series is suitable for beginner players or as a very economically priced consort set. This recorder comes with a case , cleaning rod and cloth, cork grease, fingering chart and maintenance instructions. Baroque fingering Double keys c/c# 3-piece Made of pearwood Wax impregnation Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes case, cleaning rod, cork grease and fingering chart 3 year warranty Listen to this recorder: Your browser does not support the audio element.

Mollenhauer 5416 Denner tenor c', pearwood, with double keys for C/C#. A sophisticated ensemble set developed after original instruments of Jacob Denner (1681-1735) based in Nuremberg and Copenhagen. The tenor is a robust and flexible instrument, with a clear upper octave and stable low notes. This pearwood tenor has double holes for the low c/c#. The Denner series won the highly acclaimed German Music Instrument award in 1999. This recorder comes with a hard case, cleaning rod and cloth, cork grease, fingering chart and maintenance instructions. Baroque fingering Double keys 3-piece Made of pearwood 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 Denner Edition recorders. Listen to this recorder: Your browser does not support the audio element.

Mollenhauer 5406 Denner tenor c', pearwood, double holes, without keys. A sophisticated ensemble set developed after original instruments of Jacob Denner (1681-1735) based in Nuremberg and Copenhagen. The tenor is a robust and flexible instrument, with a clear upper octave and stable low notes. This pearwood tenor has double holes for the low c/c#. The Denner series won the highly acclaimed German Music Instrument award in 1999. This recorder comes with a cotton case with leather trim, 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 case, cleaning rod, 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.

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 and middle G/F keys helps players play the tenor in comfort without large finger stretches. This 4920 comfort tenor 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# Comfort keys F/G 3-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 Listen to this recorder! Dowland Frog Galliard: Your browser does not support the audio element. Dowland Lachrimae Pavan: Your browser does not support the audio element. Scale: Your browser does not support the audio element.

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 4420 tenor with double key for C/C# 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 key C/C# 3-piece Made of maple Wax impregnation Pitch: a´= 442 Hz Includes hard case, cleaning rod, cork grease and fingering chart 3 year warranty

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 2921 Flauto Rondo comfort tenor with extra keys 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 double C/C# bottom key and middle G/F keys helps players play the tenor in comfort without large finger stretches. 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 c/c# Comfort keys f/g 3-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. This 4400 keyless tenor 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

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 2941 Flauto Rondo comfort knick tenor with extra keys 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 double C/C# bottom key and middle G/F keys 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.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 c/c# Comfort keys f/g 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