Orpheus Music News

Greatbass Recorder in Birch, complete kit 
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The range of Paetzold recorders is the same as that for standard baroque recorders - more than two octaves (A-442) with six sizes now available. A comfort tenor in C, a basset (bass) in F, a great bass in C (an octave below a tenor), a contrabass in F (one octave below a regular bass), a subgreatbass in C (two octaves below a tenor), and now a massive subcontrabass in F (two octaves below a bass).

One Major attraction of Paetzold recorders, in addition to their lovely tone, in tune notes and unusual appearance, is that their sound, even on the lowest bottom notes, is very strong, in contrast to many other makers' low instruments. The Paetzold recorders also have a much sweeter and richer sound than other brands' low instruments, mostly because of their very large bore. All notes on each of these Paetzold recorders are played with keys, and include double keys for the two bottom notes. Key design and placement on Paetzold recorders allows easy playing of all notes, even for people with small hands or those with limited range of use or facility. 

Studio Treble Recorders 
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The Küng recorders of the STUDIO series have been a popular choice for years for beginners as well as for experienced ensemble players. They stand out with their easy handling and warm, pleasant sound.

The Küng STUDIO series comprises five sizes of recorders, from Garklein to Tenor. All of them are made of local woods such as pear, maple, and cherry, which contributes to their characteristic warm sound.

With the exception of the Garklein, the STUDIO recorders are well suited for beginners and ensembles. They have wide and straight windways that won’t clog easily.

Another advantage for beginners is that the finger holes are very easy to grip and, depending on the recorder, drilled at an angle to place them more closely together. This facilitates a comfortable playing position in particular for smaller hands.


The STUDIO Alto recorder is known even among professionals. It has proven its worth as a solo instrument in the Berlin philharmonic orchestra already. The Studio Alto recorder is also characterised by its warm sound, making it particularly suited for ensembles or orchestra use.

Recorder Accessories

Soft Cases - Cotton

Looking for a simple, light-weight carry case to protect your recorders? These cotton bags come in different sizes for Sopranos, trebles and tenors. Choose from leather trim or rainbow. 

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