These relatively new instruments are more robust and complex in tone than the well-known, older, Model II instruments which they replaced. They are made only in the less-expensive softer woods and have a simplified modern exterior profile. They feature very easy response in the extreme high register and a good, solid middle and low register. The keyless tenors are extremely ergonomic, second only to the Huber tenors in that regard. The Studio instruments are an excellent choice for entry-level players wanting instruments that are equally suitable for solo and group playing.
| Instrument | Features | Wood Choices | Net Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piccolo in c''' garklein flötlein |
one piece, single holes, cloth bag | pearwood | 173.00 |
| maple | 173.00 | ||
| palisander | 236.00 | ||
| tulipwood | 248.00 | ||
| Sopranino in f'' | two piece, double holes, canvas bag | pearwood | 239.00 |
| maple | 239.00 | ||
| cherrywood | NLA | ||
| Soprano in c'' | two piece, double holes, canvas bag | pearwood | 153.00 |
| maple | 153.00 | ||
| cherrywood | 200.00 | ||
| Soprano in bb'' | two piece, double holes, canvas bag | pearwood | 353.00 |
| palisander | 584.00 | ||
| Alto in f' | three piece, double holes, canvas bag | pearwood | 425.00 |
| maple | 425.00 | ||
| cherrywood | 528.00 | ||
| Tenor in c' | three piece, keyless, double holes, canvas bag | pearwood | 693.00 | maple | 693.00 | cherrywood | 901.00 |
| three piece, bent neck design, keyless, double holes, canvas bag | pearwood | 833.00 | three piece, bent neck design, four keys, canvas bag | cherrywood | 1,434.00 |
The original classic Küng series of modern recorders, made for decades, encompassed eight different sizes of instruments from piccolo to contrabass. This was the most comprehensive assortment of modern recorders offered by any one maker. Each instrument was made from one continuous piece of wood, and the quality of wood and workmanship were outstanding. These instruments are rather plain, clear, uniform, open, and strong in tone with relatively little overtone development and good overall response; they often appeal to those who play modern woodwind or brass instruments. The entire Model II Classica series has regrettably been discontinued by the maker, but used instruments are occasionally available.
| Instrument | Features | Wood Choices | Net Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piccolo in c''' garklein flötlein |
one piece, single holes, cloth bag | bubinga | NLA |
| tulipwood | NLA | ||
| grenadilla | NLA | ||
| Sopranino in f' | two piece, double holes, cloth bag | bubinga | NLA |
| tulipwood | NLA | ||
| grenadilla | NLA | ||
| Soprano in c" | three piece, double holes, leather-trimmed case | bubinga | NLA |
| tulipwood | NLA | ||
| grenadilla | NLA | ||
| Alto in f' | three piece, double holes, leather-trimmed case | bubinga | NLA |
| tulipwood | NLA | ||
| grenadilla | NLA | ||
| Tenor in c' | canvas bag, double c'-c#' key, leather-trimmed case | bubinga | NLA |
| Bass in f | direct blow, double f-f# key, leather-trimmed case | †bubinga | NLA |
| bocal blow, double f-f# key, leather-trimmed case | NLA | ||
| direct and bocal blow, double f-f# key, leather-trimmed case | NLA | ||
| Greatbass in c | bocal blow, double c-c# key, five additional keys, deluxe fitted hard case |
†iroko | NLA |
| bubinga | NLA | ||
| Contrabass in F | adjustable bocal, single F key, seven additional keys, deluxe fitted hard case |
iroko | NLA |
| bubinga | NLA |
This newest series of instruments from the Küng workshop in Switzerland ingeniously combines the characteristics of both historical and modern recorders. They manage to incorporate the strengths of both types of instruments while avoiding the drawbacks: they offer an overtone-rich, complex, sweet, and gentle tone quality, stability of pitch, sensitivity to articulation, and wider range of dynamic expression characteristic of baroque instruments, but they also provide good high register response, full resonant middle and low registers, and ease of playing typical of modern recorders. All five sizes have extended ranges of two and a half octaves! They blend extremely well in ensembles, yet have sufficient character and projection to be used as solo instruments. They are designed to be played at higher breath pressures, have some degree of blowing resistance, and are recommended primarily to intermediate and advanced players with well-developed playing techniques.The exterior form of the smaller instruments is derived from an original alto baroque recorder by Rippert. All models have curved windways; the tenor has double c'-c#' keys, and the extremely compact bentneck bass has double f'-f#' keys plus two additional keys for easy fingering. The new, unique bentneck greatbass has double c'-c#' keys plus six additional keys. A matching contrabass was added in 2006. The soprano and alto models are available in a choice of pearwood, plumwood, olivewood, or palisander rosewood. The tulipwood models have been discontinued due to the scarcity of that wood. The tenor and bass are available in either pearwood or cherry, and the tenor is also occasionally available in olivewood as well. The smaller instruments are provided with very handsome fitted hard cases trimmed in genuine leather, and the bass, greatbass, and contrabass are provided with an extremely compact, robust, and equally handsome black fitted all-leather case.
| Instrument | Features | Wood | Net Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sopranino in f'' | two piece, double holes, curved windway | pearwood | 334.00 |
| olivewood | 559.00 | ||
| grenadilla | 559.00 | ||
| Soprano in c'' | two piece, double holes, curved windway | pearwood | 339.00 |
| plumwood | 405.00 | boxwood | 417.00 |
| palisander | 540.00 | ||
| tulipwood | NLA | ||
| olivewood | 615.00 | ||
| Alto in f' | three piece, double holes, curved windway | pearwood | 745.00 |
| plumwood | 951.00 | ||
| boxwood | 951.00 | ||
| palisander | 1,085.00 | ||
| tulipwood | NLA | ||
| olivewood | 1,239.00 | ||
| Tenor in c' | three piece, double c'-c#' key, curved windway | pearwood | 1,294.00 |
| cherrywood | 1,444.00 | ||
| olivewood | 2,036.00 | ||
| Bass in f | bent neck design, double f-f#key, curved windway | pearwood | 2,106.00 |
| cherrywood | 2,387.00 | ||
| Greatbass in c | bent neck design, double c-c#key, curved windway | dark-stained maple | 4,258.00 |
| ‡Contrabass in F | bocal blow, double F-F#key, curved windway | dark-stained maple | 7,778.00 |
†Please note: the Model III soprano and alto recorders in tulipwood have been discontinued.‡The Superio contrabass models are usually backordered with the maker. We will be happy to place your order on our waiting list for future delivery.
The MARSYAS instruments are modern neo-baroque recorders that were originally the product of a unique cooperative venture between the Küng recorder workshop and Heinz Ammann, a noted independent Swiss recorder maker who was for years the head of recorder design and production at the H. C. Fehr workshop. Effective January 2006, Ammann withdrew from the MARSYAS enterprise, which is now wholly owned by the Küng workshop.These instruments were originally sold as a separate brand and at controlled premium prices through a select invitational dealer network including ourselves, an unusual marketing strategy which was apparently not successful. As of January, 2011, the MARSYAS models were integrated into the Küng catalogue and are being made available at much more realistic prices through all Küng dealers.
MARSYAS recorders have a light, bright, overtone-rich quality that makes them eminently suited to the performance of solo baroque repertoire. Unlike the Küng Model III recorders, the MARSYAS instruments are designed to be played at rather low breath pressures and will be extremely sharp if played at normal breath pressures. Upon request, we will retune these instruments to play at somewhat higher breath pressures if so desired.
| Instrument | Features | Wood Choices | Net Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soprano in c'' | two piece, double holes, soft case | pearwood | 426.00 |
| plumwood | 494.00 | ||
| boxwood | 494.00 | ||
| palisander | NLA | ||
| olivewood | 749.00 | ||
| tulipwood | NLA | ||
| grenadilla | 749.00 | ||
| Alto in f' | three piece, double holes, soft case | pearwood | 936.00 |
| plumwood | 1,125.00 | ||
| boxwood | 1,125.00 | ||
| palisander | NLA | ||
| olivewood | 1,616.00 | ||
| tulipwood | NLA | ||
| grenadilla | 1,616.00 | ||
| Tenor in c' | three piece, keyless, double holes, soft case | pearwood | 1,297.00 |
| cherrywood | NLA | ||
| plumwood | 1,559.00 | ||
| boxwood | 1,559.00 | ||
| palisander | NLA | ||
| olivewood | 1,927.00 |
The newest models from the Küng workshop are two special purpose solo alto recorders. The E3 alto is a multi-keyed large bore modern instrument with a low E extension that has a strong, powerful tone and excellent projection with a range of 2.5 octaves. It is intended for use and competes well with modern wind and string instruments and is particuarly well-suited to contemporary music. The E4 alto is a more traditional keyless instrument with a baroque exterior which integrates the design principals of P. I. Bressan with the modern voicing of Ernst Meyer to produce a baroque tonal quality with greater projection and a wider range than reproduction baroque instruments. It is well-suited for players performing baroque music with modern string instruments and/or in larger public halls.
| Instrument | Features | Wood Choices | Net Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| E3 Solo Alto in f' | three piece, extensive keywork, modern profile, double holes, deluxe hard case | stained pearwood | 2,148.00 |
| grenadilla | 2,595.00 | ||
| K4 Solo Alto in f' | three piece, keyless, baroque profile, double holes, deluxe hard case | stained Castello boxwood | 1,943.00 |
| unstained European boxwood | 2,595.00 |
These attractive, well-made beechwood stands will hold your instruments in an upright position during rehearsals and performances, help to avoid clogging and damage, and can also serve as handsome display stands in the music room. Interchangable maple pegs accommodate various sizes of instruments, and additional alto and tenor pegs are available if needed.
| Item Description | Net Price |
|---|---|
| table stand for 2 recorders (SSA pegs inc.) | 81.00 |
| table stand for 5 recorders (SSSSSAT pegs inc.) | 121.00 |
| floor stand for bass recorder | 136.00 |
| floor stand for greatbass recorder | 167.00 |
| floor stand for contrabass recorder | 167.00 |
