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The Unique Flute by German maker Martin Wenner is the perfect wooden baroque flute for beginners or those wishing to explore baroque repertoire. It is pitched at a=442 Hz so can be played together with recorders or other modern instruments. This flute is made of maracaibo which gives a rich, bright tone. It is constructed in four joints and features an oval embouchure, making it easier to play. For ease of maintenance its tenons are covered with cork. This flute comes with a fabric soft case and cleaning rod.

The Unique Flute by German maker Martin Wenner is the perfect wooden baroque flute for beginners or those wishing to explore baroque repertoire. It is pitched at a=442 Hz so can be played together with recorders or other modern instruments. This flute is made of pearwood which gives a soft, full tone. It is constructed in four joints and features an oval embouchure, making it easier to play. For ease of maintenance its tenons are covered with cork. This flute comes with a fabric soft case and cleaning rod.

The Unique Flute by German maker Martin Wenner is the perfect wooden baroque flute for beginners or those wishing to explore baroque repertoire. It is pitched at a=442 Hz so can be played together with recorders or other modern instruments. This flute is made of plumwood which gives a rich, sonorous tone. It is constructed in four joints and features an oval embouchure, making it easier to play. For ease of maintenance its tenons are covered with cork. This flute comes with a fabric soft case and cleaning rod.

The Unique Flute by German maker Martin Wenner is the perfect wooden baroque flute for beginners or those wishing to explore baroque repertoire. It is pitched at a=442 Hz so can be played together with recorders or other modern instruments. This model has offset finger holes making it ideal for younger players or those with a smaller reach. This flute is made of maracaibo boxwood which gives a rich, bright tone. It is constructed in four joints and features an oval embouchure, making it easier to play. For ease of maintenance its tenons are covered with cork. This flute comes with a fabric soft case and cleaning rod.

The Unique Flute by German maker Martin Wenner is the perfect wooden baroque flute for beginners or those wishing to explore baroque repertoire. It is pitched at a=442 Hz so can be played together with recorders or other modern instruments. This model has offset finger holes making it ideal for younger players or those with a smaller reach. This flute is made of pearwood which gives a soft, full tone. It is constructed in four joints and features an oval embouchure, making it easier to play. For ease of maintenance its tenons are covered with cork. This flute comes with a fabric soft case and cleaning rod.

The Unique Flute by German maker Martin Wenner is the perfect wooden baroque flute for beginners or those wishing to explore baroque repertoire. It is pitched at a=442 Hz so can be played together with recorders or other modern instruments. This model has offset finger holes making it ideal for younger players or those with a smaller reach. This flute is made of plumwood which gives a rich, sonorous tone. It is constructed in four joints and features an oval embouchure, making it easier to play. For ease of maintenance its tenons are covered with cork. This flute comes with a fabric soft case and cleaning rod.

This handmade alto recorder at a=392 by German maker Martin Wenner is perfect for playing French Baroque music. Wenner's recorder is after an original by Pierre Jaillard Bressan (1663 –1731) in Frans Bruggen's collection. You can hear the original being played in several recordings by Bruggen! Bressan moved from France to England in 1688 and established himself in London, where he mainly made recorders. His instruments tended to have thick ivory mounts which he added on to his recorders after applying the “golden ratio” to cut them. There are Bressan recorders in England, including a particularly well preserved one in the Bate Collection in Oxford. The original Bressan recorders tend to be pitched around a=409. For convenience Wenner's produces this model at baroque pitch (a=415) and French Baroque pitch (a=392). This recorder is made in European boxwood and, like the original, has a full, round tone. It comes with a handmade, soft case and Wenner's recorder oil.

This handmade, baroque-pitched (a=415) alto recorder by German maker Martin Wenner is perfect for playing French Baroque music. Wenner's recorder is after an original by Pierre Jaillard Bressan (1663 –1731) in Frans Bruggen's collection. You can hear the original being played in several recordings by Bruggen! Bressan moved from France to England in 1688 and established himself in London, where he mainly made recorders. His instruments tended to have thick ivory mounts which he added on to his recorders after applying the “golden ratio” to cut them. There are Bressan recorders in England, including a particularly well preserved one in the Bate Collection in Oxford. The original Bressan recorders tend to be pitched around a=409. For convenience Wenner's produces this model at baroque pitch (a=415) and French Baroque pitch (a=392) . This recorder is made in European boxwood and, like the original, has a full, round tone. It comes with a handmade, soft case and Wenner's recorder oil.

This handmade, baroque-pitched (a=415) alto recorder by German maker Martin Wenner is perfect for playing French Baroque music. Wenner's recorder is after an original by Pierre Jaillard Bressan (1663 –1731) in Frans Bruggen's collection. You can hear the original being played in several recordings by Bruggen! Bressan moved from France to England in 1688 and established himself in London, where he mainly made recorders. His instruments tended to have thick ivory mounts which he added on to his recorders after applying the “golden ratio” to cut them. There are Bressan recorders in England, including a particularly well preserved one in the Bate Collection in Oxford. The original Bressan recorders tend to be pitched around a=409. For convenience Wenner's produces this model at baroque pitch (a=415) and French Baroque pitch (a=392) . This recorder is made in grenadilla and has a full, strong, round tone. It comes with a handmade, soft case and Wenner's recorder oil.

This professional, handmade alto recorder by Martin Wenner is after a recorder made by Thomas Stanesby, “Junior” (1692–1754) at a=415. This reproduction is after a recorder made in boxwood by Stanesby around 1720, currently in a private collection. It has been wonderfully preserved and is exquisite to play. Wenner's reproduction is at modern pitch and maintains many playing and sound characteristics of the original. This Stanesby recorder is made in European boxwood like the original. It has a clear, round tone and the boxwood gives you full dynamic and expressive sound ranges to explore. This recorder comes in an attractive cloth roll case, with a cleaning stick and Wenner's beautifully scented recorder oil. It is available stained (pictured) or unstained.

This professional, handmade alto recorder by Martin Wenner is after a recorder made by Thomas Stanesby, “Junior” (1692–1754). This reproduction is after a recorder made in boxwood by Stanesby around 1720, currently in a private collection. It has been wonderfully preserved and is exquisite to play. Wenner's reproduction is at modern pitch and maintains many playing and sound characteristics of the original. This Stanesby recorder is made of grenadilla. It has a clear, brilliant tone and gives you full dynamic and expressive sound ranges to explore. This recorder comes in an attractive cloth roll case, with a cleaning stick and Wenner's beautifully scented recorder oil.

This professional, handmade alto recorder by Martin Wenner is after a recorder made by Thomas Stanesby, “Junior” (1692–1754). This reproduction is after a recorder made in boxwood by Stanesby around 1720, currently in a private collection. It has been wonderfully preserved and is exquisite to play. Wenner's reproduction is at modern pitch and maintains many playing and sound characteristics of the original. This Stanesby recorder is made of maracaibo boxwood. It has a clear, earthy tone and gives you full dynamic and expressive sound ranges to explore. This recorder comes in an attractive cloth roll case, with a cleaning stick and Wenner's beautifully scented recorder oil. It is available stained (pictured) or unstained.

This professional, handmade alto recorder by Martin Wenner is after a recorder made by Jan Steenbergen (1676 – 1752). A very beautifully crafted and well-preserved recorder can be found in the collection of F. Bruggen, who also used it on his recordings. Wenner's reproduction is at modern pitch and maintains many playing and sound characteristics of the original. This Steenbergen copy is made in European boxwood which has a clear, round tone and it gives you a full dynamic and expressive sound range to explore. This recorder comes in an attractive cloth roll case, with a cleaning stick and Wenner's beautifully scented recorder oil.

This professional, handmade alto recorder by Martin Wenner is after a recorder made by Jan Steenbergen (1676 – 1752). A very beautifully crafted and well-preserved recorder can be found in the collection of F. Bruggen, who also used it on his recordings. Wenner's reproduction is at modern pitch and maintains many playing and sound characteristics of the original. This Steenbergen copy is made in plumwood which has a full, round tone and it gives you a full dynamic and expressive sound range to explore. This recorder comes in an attractive cloth roll case, with a cleaning stick and Wenner's beautifully scented recorder oil.

A new baroque flute model by German maker Martin Wenner. Pierre Gabriel Buffardin (ca. 1690–1768) was one of the most famous flutists of his time and a pioneer of the transverse flute in Germany. From 1715 to 1749, he was the first flutist of the Dresden Hofkapelle, one of the best and most famous orchestras of the time. Buffardin was a colleague of Pisendel, Veracini, Weiss and also Quantz, who he taught. Although it is documented that Buffardin was engaged in flute-making, none of his instruments has survived. It is all the more astonishing that in 2015 this flute with the signature ‘BUFFARDIN LE FILS’ appeared. The flute shows a high level of craftsmanship and represents a symbiosis of French and German flute-making. This flute is characterised by a robust and warm sound, which is enormously carrying. It is excellently suited for the interpretation of High Baroque flute music and is extremely versatile. It is made in European boxwood (natural or slightly stained) and is at a=415.

A new baroque flute model by German maker Martin Wenner. Pierre Gabriel Buffardin (ca. 1690–1768) was one of the most famous flautists of his time and a pioneer of the transverse flute in Germany. From 1715 to 1749, he was the first flutist of the Dresden Hofkapelle, one of the best and most famous orchestras of the time. Buffardin was a colleague of Pisendel, Veracini, Weiss and also Quantz, who he taught. Although it is documented that Buffardin was engaged in flute-making, none of his instruments has survived. It is all the more astonishing that in 2015 this flute with the signature ‘BUFFARDIN LE FILS’ appeared. The flute shows a high level of craftsmanship and represents a symbiosis of French and German flute-making. This flute is characterised by a robust and warm sound, which is enormously carrying. It is excellently suited for the interpretation of High Baroque flute music and is extremely versatile. It is made in grenadilla and is at a=415.

A baroque flute modelled after August Grenser by renowned maker Martin Wenner. The original flute by Grenser was constructed around 1790 and is in a private collection. It is made of ebony and has four interchangeable joints playing at the pitches of a=440 Hz to a=420 Hz. In addition, the original has a C foot joint and a D foot joint with a register. This flute by Wenner is single-keyed and pitched at modern pitch (a=440). Like the original it is made of European boxwood which gives a full, colourful tone. It comes with a decorative soft case, cleaning stick and Wenner's oil.

A baroque flute modelled after August Grenser by renowned maker Martin Wenner. The original flute by Grenser was constructed around 1790 and is in a private collection. It is made of ebony and has four interchangeable joints playing at the pitches of a=440 Hz to a=420 Hz. In addition, the original has a C foot joint and a D foot joint with a register. This flute by Wenner is single-keyed and pitched at modern pitch (a=440). Unlike the original it is made in grenadilla, which produces a brilliant, responsive tone.

This baroque flute after Hotteterre by German maker Martin Wenner is an exquisite instrument. Beautifully hand-crafted from stained European boxwood, i ts deep tone and warm sound is ideal for early French Baroque repertoire. Wenner's flute is based on an original from the Steiermärkischen Landesmuseum in Graz, Austria, made by Jean Hotteterre. The original is made from ebony and survives in such marvellous condition that it still plays wonderfully. This flute is made of stained boxwood and the sound is then finer and brighter than the grenadilla or ebony copies also available. The pitch of this flute is a=392 Hz. The design of this three-joint, single-keyed instrument is attributed to the Hotteterre family, who were famous for their development of instruments and their playing techniques in the mid 17th century. This flute comes with a decorative soft case, special oil and maintenance instructions.

This baroque flute after Hotteterre by German maker Martin Wenner is an exquisite instrument. Beautifully hand-crafted from grenadilla, i ts deep tone and warm sound is ideal for early French Baroque repertoire. Wenner's flute is based on an original from the Steiermärkischen Landesmuseum in Graz, Austria, made by Jean Hotteterre. The original is made from ebony and survives in such marvellous condition that it still plays wonderfully. This flute is made of grenadilla which produces a very similar tone to ebony. The pitch of this flute is a=392 Hz. The design of this three-joint, single-keyed instrument is attributed to the Hotteterre family, who were famous for their development of instruments and their playing techniques in the mid 17th century. This flute comes with a decorative soft case, special oil and maintenance instructions.

This handmade baroque flute after Palanca by German maker Martin Wenner is our best-selling baroque flute model. It is perfect for beginners to the baroque flute, especially modern flautists, due to its oval embouchure. Wenner's Palanca flute is a universal instrument that covers a wide-range of flute repertoire. It is especially suited for music by Locatelli, Platti, Händel and also J. S. Bach. As such, it is highly recommended by all the baroque flute teachers at UK music conservatoires! Carlo Palanca was an active bassoon player and instrument maker in Turin, where he died aged 95 in 1783. Unlike other baroque flutes, Palanca's instrument has an oval embouchure which gives a more powerful sound than a round embouchure. The original Palanca flute, in a private collection in Frankfurt, is made of ebony which focusses the sound even more. Nevertheless, it is not a “crude” instrument, but rather offers the player a wide range of tonal shades. The usually very muted cross-fingered notes such as F, G# and Bb are especially robust and dense on this flute. This flute is made of stained European boxwood which, like Wenner's Palanca in grenadilla , has a strong sound. The boxwood is not as brilliant in tone, but has a rich, sonorous quality which is suited to more intimate playing. It comes with a decorative, handmade soft case and Wenner's care oil.

This handmade baroque flute after Palanca by German maker Martin Wenner is our best-selling baroque flute. It is perfect for beginners to the baroque flute, especially modern flautists, due to its oval embouchure. Wenner's Palanca flute is a universal instrument that covers a wide-range of flute repertoire. It is especially suited for music by Locatelli, Platti, Händel and also J. S. Bach. As such, it is highly recommended by all the baroque flute teachers at UK music conservatoires! Carlo Palanca was an active bassoon player and instrument maker in Turin, where he died aged 95 in 1783. Unlike other baroque flutes, Palanca's instrument has an oval embouchure which gives a more powerful sound than a round embouchure. The original Palanca flute, in a private collection in Frankfurt, is made of ebony which focusses the sound even more. Nevertheless, it is not a “crude” instrument, but rather offers the player a wide range of tonal shades. The usually very muted cross-fingered notes such as F, G# and Bb are especially robust and dense on this flute. This flute is made in grenadilla with like the original has a strong, direct sound. It comes with a decorative, handmade soft case and Wenner's care oil. Wenner's Palanca model is also available in European boxwood .