Küng Studio Alto Recorder in Cherrywood 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.
Where are Kung recorders made?
Schaffhausen
The recorder manufactory in Schaffhausen | Küng recorders. For more than 80 years, the name Küng has stood for a special passion for sound, quality, and detail. Discover the handmade recorders from our manufactory in Schaffhausen.
Which wood is best for recorders?
Maple is a popular choice for copies of Renaissance recorders because surviving original instruments were made of maple or similar woods.
What country did the recorder originate from?
The first recorders were made in the 1500s. Some remains of these have been found in Germany, the Netherlands and Greece. Many people played the recorder in Europe in the 1500s and 1600s.
Who owns Dolmetsch musical instruments?
J & M Dolmetsch purchased the assets of Arnold Dolmetsch Ltd. from their liquidators and it is that reunited business that continued the family’s work under the name Dolmetsch Musical Instruments. 1 .
What happened to J & M Dolmetsch?
In March 1978 the Dolmetsch family (Dr. Carl Dolmetsch and his twin-daughters Jeanne and Marguerite Dolmetsch) was forced out of the company and decided to set up a new family firm J & M Dolmetsch which started making instruments in September 1978. The original company, Arnold Dolmetsch Ltd., weakened by poor management, collapsed in October 1981.
How often should I service my Dolmetsch Recorder?
Work carried out on Dolmetsch recorders during the first two years after purchase is covered by our comprehensive two year guarantee. After that, we expect to service your recorder every two or three years if use is heavy – every five years if use is light.
