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Mollenhauer Recorder Workshop

Welcome. Here everything centres around the recorder an
instrument of incredible variety. Our passionate team of specialists combines traditional craftsmanship with the precision
of the most recent technology.
Incomparable models
We produce our miracles of sound in different sizes and
models exclusively in Fulda/Germany: our reproductions of
historic originals from different epochs have gained worldwide popularity. We are pioneers in innovative modern recorder making. Our reliable school instruments have led the way
into music for many generations.
High-quality material
Selected certified woods are transformed into amazing instruments in a succession of production stages refined and
finished, of course, by hand.
We specialise in high precision, easy-to-operate keys for large
instruments, which are also suitable as optional extras according to individual needs.
Service
The team in our Recorder Clinic will advise on any queries or
problems you may have concerning your instrument.

Contact
We are a qualified point of contact for music specialist
shops and anyone interested in our instruments.
Recorder enthusiasts have the opportunity to meet us
and our instruments at international exhibitions and are
welcome to visit us at our headquarters in Fulda.
A tour around the fascinating world of recorder making
includes our workshop, the recorder museum and the
recorder experience.
Great attractions throughout the year are our very popular
seminars involving music making, educational workshops,
and introductory short courses in recorder making.
Our journal Windkanal keeps readers informed of news in
the recorder world. Many recorder enthusiasts also communicate with us via Facebook and YouTube.
Further information on our instruments is available on
our website www.mollenhauer.com. This valuable source
of information on anything to do with the recorder is
used by recorder enthusiasts around the world.
We look forward to meeting you.
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Contents
School recorders
Swing, Prima, Picco (little flute) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Student . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Adris Dream Recorder

Soprano recorders made of plastic, wood /plastic and wood . . . . . . . . . 12
The Dream-ensemble from soprano to knick bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Canta
Ensemble from soprano to knick great bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Denner
Denner Series Ensemble from sopranino to great bass . . . . . . . . . . . .
Denner-Edition 442 Hand-crafted baroque alto recorders . . . . . . . . .
Denner-Edition 415 Hand-crafted low baroque alto recorders . . . . .
Denner-Line 415 Low baroque alto recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Kynseker
Renaissance-/Early Baroque ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Dream-Edition
A fine quartet from soprano to knick bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Modern designs
Tarasov /Paetzold: Modern Soprano, Modern Alto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Helder: alto and tenor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Elody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

The Comfort-Tenors
Canta and Denner Comfort-Tenors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Keys by request
Special keys, one-handed recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Recorder Clinic
Repairs of all makes and models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Accessories & gifts

Care products, thumb rests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Posters, miniature recorders, CDs, sheet music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Cases, bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Enjoy the recorder!

Mollenhauer & Social Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Mollenhauer on exhibitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Windkanal the forum for the recorder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Mollenhauer Seminars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Recorder-World Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Useful information
Historic and modern designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
German and Baroque fingering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Playing in and maintaining your recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wood types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oiling a detailed explanation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Sch o o l reco rd e r s
Introduction to music made easy: with reliable recorders made in Germany.
Tried and tested over generations and yet still cool.
Available in all variations according to your requirements: all wood, wood/plastic or all plastic.

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The springboard into music: school recorders

Swing
Prima-Soprano/Alto
Picco (little ute)
Student

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School recorders (not only) for beginners

Prima

Prima Penta range: d2, e2, g2, a2, b2

Swing

1095
0505

0705

0702

1054

1073

1092

Strong plastic warm, wooden sound:

head joint made from high-quality plastic,
body from pearwood.

The inexpensive, easy-to-maintain

beginners instrument
High quality ABS plastic: chlorine-free, nonsensitive and can be thoroughly cleaned.

Beginners price:
high quality materials and careful crafting
combined into a convincing combination
of price and performance.
a1 = 442 Hz

Wood-like textured surface:

convenient and easy to grip.
a1 = 442 Hz

Picco

1295

8100

The little flute from pearwood: a soft and

enchanting sound, easy to play. The fingering
system and basic tuning match that of the
C soprano recorder.

Swing soprano

Prima soprano

0505
0705
0501
0701
0702

1054
1074
1094
1053
1073
1093

black/beige, Baroque double holes

beige, Baroque double holes
black/beige, German single holes
beige, German single holes
beige, German double holes

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Its light weight, its short body and the small

amount of air required to play it enable an easy
introduction to flute blowing technique.
a1 = 442 Hz

night blue, Baroque double holes

red, Baroque double holes
beige, Baroque double holes
night blue, German single holes
red, German single holes
beige, German single holes

1052 night blue, German double holes

1072 red, German double holes
1092 beige, German double holes

Prima alto
1295 beige, Baroque double holes
1293 beige, German double holes

Prima Penta
1095blau blue, pentatonic recorder
1095rot
red, pentatonic recorder
1095beige beige, pentatonic recorder

Picco
8105 Baroque double holes
8100 German double holes

Student
The wooden recorder for beginners
Beginners on the recorder require an instrument that
supports their playing as well encourages enthusiasm
for the beauty of the recorders sound.
The Student combines these features.

The delicate soft sound is never obtrusive and

remains even throughout all registers.
The stable response from low to high notes
helps ease some of the beginners insecurities.
We pay careful attention to tuning to ensure a
sound foundation for in-tune ensemble playing.
The little finger bulge is particularly suitable for
small little fingers.
a1 = 442 Hz

1042

1042d

1004

1003

The recorder bag

A success story

A hanging loop: the recorder can

always be kept in a safe place.

Our Student is already being used by

thousands of pupils and their teachers
in infant, junior and secondary
schools as well as in music schools.
A warm, natural and quality wood
sound is the undisputed best
choice for beginners!

Space for a name label: to prevent

mix-ups.
As colourful as the rainbow:
every bag has its own individual
colour scheme.

Every instrument is hand-finished.

Music stand not

included.

Student
1042
1042d
1004
1004d
1003
1003d

pearwood, Baroque double holes

pearwood dark stained, Baroque double holes
pearwood, Baroque single holes
pearwood dark stained, Baroque single holes
pearwood, German single holes
pearwood dark stained, German single holes

Ord. no. 1042 as one-handed recorder for the right or left hand, see page 41

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Adri's Dream Recorder

A different recorder: Adris Dream Recorders are in a league of their own:
Their popular design creates a twinkle not only in childrens eyes.
Group musicmaking becomes particularly pleasing.
Its warm, blending, renaissance sound is combined with todays baroque fingering system
for perfect ease of playing.

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Unique school recorders with a full sound from soprano to bass

Soprano school recorders

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Adris Dream Recorder soprano

Wide bore full sound for ensemble playing

0119S

1119B

1119R

4119B

4119R

Plastic

Wood / plastic

Coloured wood

Dreamlike and robust

High quality ABS plastic with
gold-coloured decorative rings:
chlorine free, durable and can be
thoroughly cleaned.

Full sound and durable

Body made of pearwood, head
joint from translucent, coloured
special plastic with glitter.
Refined with gold-coloured
decorative rings.

Wood sounds really colourful

Adris Dream Recorder from pearwood with a blue or red surface
childrens favourite colours.
Refined with distinctive goldcoloured decorative rings.

Full sound, especially suited to blending in with

others: ideal for group lessons or music class.
The large finger holes are especially easy for children
to feel.
Dreamlike and unmistakable: modelled in shape
and sound on Renaissance recorders.
Baroque fingering system, with your choice of single
or double holes, a1 = 442 Hz

Soprano (plastic)

Soprano (combination wood /plastic)

Soprano (coloured wood)

0119S

1117B
1117R
1119B
1119R

4117B
4117R
4119B
4119R

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night blue, single holes

red, single holes
night blue, double holes
red, double holes

pearwood blue, single holes

pearwood red, single holes
pearwood blue, double holes
pearwood red, double holes

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4119

4117

Natural wood
Discover a new sound world
Adris Dream Recorder in an
ensemble setting: from soprano
to bass. From pearwood with a
refined, oiled finish, with stained
wood rings.

4317

Tenor and bass instruments

are fitted with ergonomically
designed keys:
Attractive shell-shaped keys
Robust mechanism
Fingering changes made
easy by a roll mechanism
fitted to double keys
Well-balanced sound

4427

4527K

Tenor
4427 pearwood natural,
double hole, double key

Soprano

Alto

4117
4119

4317

pearwood natural, single holes

pearwood natural, double holes

Knick bass
pearwood natural,
double holes

4527K pearwood natural,

double hole, double key

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Ca nta
Its all in the name: Canta-Recorders have a strong, singing,
and expressive sound ideal for music in all musical styles.
Available in numerous different models,
optional comfort-keys and also as a knick version.

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Joy in ensemble playing ...

The recorder for an orchestral sound

from soprano to great bass

Canta ensemble
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Canta the joy of ensemble playing

Versatile, reliable recorder ensemble with an homogenous sound, made of pearwood

2106

2156

2166

Canta is the series that offers versatility in any

repertoire. The recorder that makes for easy
cantabile playing, with dynamic flexibility and a
comfortable feel.

2206

2226

2246

Especially resilient and reliable due to selected

pearwood and a robust and practical design.
The Canta Alto also available with keys for small hands.
The alto that is suitable for any hand young and old.
Available both with single or double holes, single or double
keys:

Relaxed holding position due to the well-balanced

weight distribution, light construction and slender,
economical design.
a1 = 442 Hz

Ergonomically designed robust mechanism

Fingering changes made easy by a roll mechanism
fitted to double keys
Well-balanced sound

Soprano

Alto

2106 Baroque double holes

2156 German single holes
2166 German double holes

2206 Baroque double holes

2226 Baroque double hole, with single key
2246 Baroque double hole, with double key

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2256
2266
2276
2296

German single holes

German double holes
German single holes, with single key
German double hole with double key

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2446K
2446K

2446
The Canta Tenor a versatile instrument for all demands
Combining full sound with a comfortable hand stretch.
Instruments with double keys are longer and allow for a more
stable sound in ensemble and as a solo instrument.

Tenor

Knick Tenor

2406
2446
2466
2496

2406K
2446K
2466K
2496K

Baroque double holes, without key

Baroque double hole, double key
German double holes, without key
German double hole, double key

Baroque double holes, without key

Baroque double hole, double key
German double holes, without key
German double hole, double key

2446C

Canta Comfort-Tenors on page 38

Double holes or ergonomically designed, robust
double keys
Fingering changes made easy by a roll mechanism
fitted to double keys
Also available as a knick instrument

Canta Comfort-Tenor
Our Comfort Tenors makes playing easy
for all ages from young to old.
Read all about it on page 38

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Canta: the joy of ensemble playing

The foundation of a recorder ensemble

Knick Bass in f
Strong, stable sound: the foundation of the ensemble!
Natural holding position: the
knick (bent head) brings the instrument closer to your body; you
have a significantly smaller distance
to get to the lower notes.
Relaxed playing: the right arm
hardly needs to stretch; this lightweight bass will not cause tension!
Ergonomics play a large role in the
design of this bass. This instrument
is comfortable for players who
otherwise have difficulties with
conventional basses.
Feels good to play: the mouthpiece is designed to be blown
directly.

Ergonomically designed key system:

changing fingering
is made easier by the
roller attached to the
double key.

Knick-Bass
2546K

2546K

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2546KD

pearwood, Baroque doube hole

with 4 keys, hard case
2546KD pearwood, dark stained,
Baroque doube hole with 4 keys, hard case

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Knick Great Bass in c
The Canta Great Bass
is very intuitive to play,
making it ideal for use in
recorder orchestras and
can be recommended .

Elegant, stable sound:

a strong low register with light, clearly focused high notes.
Its quick and accurate response
makes the Canta great bass a reliable
playing partner.

Dietrich Schnabel
(conductor of recorder
orchestras)

The small amount of air it requires

allows free and unrestrained playing
a great bass that plays like a tenor!

The two-part
middle joint can
be easily turned

Comfortable hand
stretch, narrower
than on an alto
recorder

The Canta Great Bass has a

well-balanced sound palette and
an especially rounded low register.
Its impressive key mechanisms make
playing it uncomplicated a very
sleek instrument.
Katharina Hess (member of
ensemble Flautando Kln)

The recorder case with many extras

saves an incredible amount of space with
the two-part middle joint
space for sheet music
integrated recorder stand

Knick Great Bass

2646K

2646K

pearwood dark stained,

with 9 keys, hard case,
adjustable support spike

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Denner
Brilliant flexible sounds right into the highest register for the demands of a soloist.
Inspired by Baroque originals made in the workshops of the famous Denner family .
Popular due to the reliability associated with series production, followed by hand-finished quality control

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For a feast of the finest musical sounds:

Baroque recorders from sopranino to great bass

Denner Series
Denner Bass & Great Bass
Denner-Edition 442 & 415
Denner-Line 415

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Denner magnificent and expressive

A wealth of baroque sound from fine woods

5006

5020

5022

For wood types and their sound

qualities please see p. 51

5107

5120

5122

5123

5124

A sophisticated ensemble based on original instruments by Jacob Denner (16811735) in the

important musical instrument collections
in Nuremberg and Copenhagen.

5206

5220

Elegant, resonant sound with balanced baroque

timbre.
Agile, quick response in all octaves:
ideal for virtuosic music of any era.
Undercut finger holes: discover the particularly
stable sounds of these instruments.
Visually impressive: Masterly wood turning,
surface treated with vegetable oil.
Baroque fingering, a1 = 442 Hz

Sopranino

Soprano (3-part)

5006 pearwood
5020 rosewood
5022 castello boxwood

5107 pearwood
5120 rosewood
5122 castello boxwood

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5123
5124
5125
5129

olive
grenadilla
tulipwood
European boxwood

Alto
5206 pearwood
5220 rosewood
5222 castello boxwood

5222

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5224

5225

5406

5422
5416

5430C
Denner Comfort-Tenor
on page 38

5223 olive
5224 grenadilla
5225 tulipwood

Tenor (without key)

Tenor (double key)

Denner Comfort-Tenor

5406 pearwood
5420 rosewood
5422 castello boxwood

5416 pearwood
5430 rosewood
5432 castello boxwood

Our Comfort Tenors makes playing easy

for all ages from young to old.
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Denner magnificent and expressive

The lower register

Bass in f
A magnificent instrument for
sophisticated players: Baroque
design with carefully crafted
details.

Strong sound with clear articulation: for consorts, larger ensembles and recorder orchestras two
playing options:
using cap and crook
without cap for
direct blowing

Head joint designed to be blown

directly: hidden under the removable cap is an ergonomically designed
mouthpiece that helps make direct
blowing of the instrument more
comfortable.

Bass cap with crook

The cleverly designed wind
channelling allows for the air to
pass through unobstructed and
produce a clear and noise-free
sound in all registers.

Easy-to-speak high register:

Full stable low notes and clear
high register
This bass is also convincing as a
solo instrument.
Try out Baroque sonatas or alto
recorder duets with this instrument; its warm, deep sound
lends them a unique charm.

Adjustable sound
Different sound qualities can be
achieved by a slight turning of the
cap.
Flexibility
The two-part metal crook can be
extended and rotated, allowing for
optimal individual adjustment.

Bass
5506

5506

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pearwood, Baroque double hole

with 4 keys, hard case

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Great Bass in c

The new Mollenhauer Denner

Great Bass is captivating with its
round, solid sound, stable in every
register. Its key mechanism is comfortable and especially well designed
for small hands. An instrument highly
recommended for both ensemble
and orchestral playing.

A great bass with professional features:

strong and virtuosic; able to modulate.
A magnificent sound that also projects
well: because of the straight head joint, the
sound is projected directly to the audience.

Daniel Koschitzky
(member of the ensemble Spark)

The instrument requires only a minimum

amount of air, allowing free, cantabile lines
and longer passages.

Extra G# and E b keys

Great Bass
The recorder case
space for sheet music
integrated recorder stand

5606

5606

pearwood dark stained,

with 11 keys, hard case,
adjustable support spike

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Denner-Edition 442
Hand-crafted baroque alto recorder in a = 442 Hz

The top class among baroque alto

recorders at modern pitch
Highest soloistic demands
The basis of the historical bore shape
are concepts like those developed
in the most important Nuremberg
woodwind instrument workshop of
the Denner family particularly of
Jacob Denner.
Modern working processes have
made it possible to achieve a sound
quality that was previously characteristic only of low pitch baroque
instruments.
Registers with balanced and stable
intonation are the basis for the versatility of a refined sound.

Alto recorder after Jacob Denner (16811735)

The characteristically direct playing

combines lightness and brilliance with
focused airflow.

Hand-crafted instrument
Craftsman-made
windway
Heavily undercut finger
holes
Bushed thumbhole
Rounded and polished
beak
Finish: historically stained,
oiled and polished by
hand.
Threaded joints
In a fine leather bag
DE-1204

DE-1202

Alto, a1 = 442 Hz
DE-1202 castello boxwood, stained
DE-1204 grenadilla

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We dedicate an extensive
amount of time to crafting
these exclusive instruments.
Every instrument is voiced
over a long period of time
periods of intense playing
alternate with phases of
fine tuning. In this way, the
recorder maker can closely
monitor and adjust the development of every instrument.

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Denner-Edition 415

Denner-Line 415

Hand-crafted baroque alto recorder

in a = 415 Hz

Baroque alto recorder in a = 415 Hz

Introduction to the world of low-pitch instruments in
the high-precision quality associated with series production.

The low pitch solo instrument in the top class of

baroque alto recorders

DE-1214

Elegant and rich sound

The re-designed traditional bore creates a wellbalanced baroque timbre
of distinctive beauty and
stability. It offers players
new musical expressiveness with perfect
intonation.

Alto recorder after Jacob Denner (16811735)

DE-1212

Alto recorder after Jacob Denner (16811735)

Highest soloistic
demands
Strong and variable in
tone, flexible and focused
in response, stable in perfect intonation. For the
finest in early music.

DL-52066

Alto, a1 = 415 Hz

Alto, a1 = 415 Hz

DE-1212 castello boxwood, stained

DE-1214 grenadilla

DL-5206 pearwood
DL-5222 castello boxwood

DL-5222

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Audite Nova Isobel Clarke, Elspeth Robertson, Mary-Jannet Leith, Janet Forbes

The versatile renaissance consort with an extended range.

For playing ensemble music in style and for early baroque solo repertoire.

Kynse ke r

Heavenly sounds in perfect harmony

Versatile instruments after Hieronymus F. Kynseker (Nuremberg, 16361686) based on the original instruments kept at the Germanic National Museum in Nuremberg. Our Kynseker ensemble instruments remain faithful to
the most important characteristics of the originals: its outer form and its strong sound, so full of personality.
A superb consort instrument: tuning and sound have been carefully matched. The fingerings are similar to
those of the familiar baroque fingering patterns.
a1 = 442 Hz

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Ensemble after Hieronymus F. Kynseker

Renaissance / Early Baroque

4001

4007

4107

4207
4217

4417

4218

4001
4002
4007
4008
4107
4108

4108

Garklein recorder c 3, maple

Garklein recorder c 3, plumwood
Sopranino f 2, maple
Sopranino f 2, plumwood
Soprano c 2, maple
Soprano c 2, plumwood

4008

4207
4208
4217
4218
4407
4408

4607

4507

Alto g 1, maple
Alto g 1, plumwood
Alto f 1, maple
Alto f 1, plumwood
Tenor c1, without key, maple
Tenor c1, without key, plumwood

Tenor c1, with key, maple

Tenor c1, with key, plumwood
Bass f, with key, maple
Bass f, with key, pearwood
stained in the colour of plumwood
4607 Great bass c, with key, maple
4417
4418
4507
4508

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Dream recorders for all senses

Visually a work of art made from solid wood
Aurally fine-tuned by master craftsmen

Tra u m - Ed i ti o n
The dream recorder at its most elegant.

Dream Recorders for the demands of a soloist

Due to their characteristic wide bore and full round sound Dream-Edition recorders are also suitable
for demanding solo recorder repertoire.
These hand-finished instruments in European plumwood with maple decorative rings combine a
colourful rich sound with a stable tone. Baroque fingering and double holes provide surprising agility.

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Tenor and bass recorder with

ergonomically designed keys:
Attractive shell-shaped keys
Robust mechanism
Fingering changes made
easy by a roll mechanism
fitted to double keys
Well-balanced sound

TE-4118

a 1 = 442 Hz

TE-4318

Soprano and alto in

luxurious leather bag,
tenor in a hard case
TE-4428

Soprano

Alto

TE-4118 Plumwood with maple

decorative rings

TE-4318

TE-4528K
TE-452

Tenor
Plumwood with maple
decorative rings

TE-4428

Bass
Plumwood with maple
decorative rings

TE-4528K Plumwood with maple

decorative rings

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Spark the classical band

M o d e r n re co rd e r s
We are the home to the modern recorder where limitations are overcome.
Unsurpassable instruments for todays music from both the design and playing points of view.
Assertive and powerful, suitable for playing with modern orchestral instruments.

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Highly innovative: New recorders for today and tomorrow.

Modern Soprano
Modern Alto
Helder Alto & Tenor
Elody

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Modern Alto

Modern Soprano
Mollenhauer & Nik Tarasov/Joachim Paetzold

More power, more dynamics, more notes new recorders for the music of our time.
Innovative construction for exceptional playing possibilities:
Extremely powerful and rich low notes
Assertive sound, ideal for playing together with modern
orchestral instruments or the grand piano
Wide range of notes with easy chromatic flexibility
Traditional Baroque fingering, and only a few special
fingerings for the third octave.

Composite block for powerful

playing
The outer casing of the block is
natural cedar wood; the inner core
is made of artificial synpor, whose
micropores are capable of absorbing moisture without swelling.
This block comes as standard on:
Modern Soprano
Modern Alto
Elody
5916H

5914H

5936

5934

Modern Soprano with B-Foot

Modern Alto with G-foot

Range: b1g 4, a1 = 442 Hz

Range: g'd'''', a' = 442 Hz

B footjoint: the Modern Soprano comes with a B footjoint as standard so that the range of notes is extended
down by a semitone.

An uncommon instrument. However, its extremely

focused and powerful sound is persuasive, and not only
in repertoire for alto recorders in G.

5916H pearwood, with B-foot and triple key B/C/C#

5914H grenadilla, with B-foot and triple key B/C/C#

5936
5934

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pearwood, with G-foot and double key G/G#

grenadilla, with G-foot and double key G/G#

Modern Alto
The Modern Alto, with either F or E foot joint, is available in
two voicings: Voicing, the fine tuning of block and windway, is the recorder makers means of influencing the sound
and purpose of the instrument.

Modern Voicing Modern Sound

Well-balanced, versatile and with easy response
and a clear sound over almost three octaves.
Baroque Voicing Baroque Sound
Full, precise and focused over a range of 2 octaves.

5926

5920

5924
5926E

Modern Alto with F-foot

5920E

5924E

Modern Alto with E-foot

Range: f 1d 4, a1 = 442 Hz

Range: e 1e b 4, a1 = 442 Hz

An instrument with a range of possibilities

reaching far beyond the traditional repertoire
for alto recorders.

A longer footjoint with an additional key that

extends the range of notes down a semitone,
offering an additional range of alternative fingerings
and trill combinations.

5926 pearwood, with F-foot and double key F/F#

5920 rosewood, with F-foot and double key F/F#
5924 grenadilla, with F-foot and double key F/F#

5926E pearwood, with E-foot and triple key E/F/F#

5920E rosewood, with E-foot and triple key E/F/F#
5924E grenadilla, with E-foot and triple key E/F/F#

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Helder Tenor

Helder Alto

Mollenhauer & Maarten Helder

Modern harmonic recorders for

experimenting with new sounds
including a piano key and our
special sound unit.
Elaborate technical extras place
this recorder in the executive
class.
Powerful and expressive
sound, eloquent and dynamic.
Extended range of notes into the
third octave as well as down to E
(alto) or B (tenor) due to the addition of an extra key.

The sound unit

comes as standard on Helder
instruments and offers
unique features for personal
control of the sound.

Piano key for the finest dynamic

nuances.
a1 = 442 Hz

Lip-control and adjustable

block (patent R. Strathmann)
The adjustable block unit,
made from Synpor, enables
alteration of the sound even
while playing.
A choice of small plates for
the windway
Exchangeable small plates
adjustable for height, made
from various woods and
Synpor line the windway
roof.

8330
8330 Alto, grenadilla
8350 Tenor, rosewood

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8350

From the first touch I knew that the Elody

was a really cool new development. It offers

the 'electrifyingly' cool recorder

an unbelievable range of possibilities!

Susanne Frhlich (QNG)

A new, modern instrument based on the Harmonic Alto recorder model with innovative, cool
design and a powerful tone;
it can also be played as an
electric recorder!
To begin with, Elody
offers the typical acoustic
method of playing the
recorder; in addition there is a
natural range of up to three octaves plus
a more stable and richer sound.

A robust aluminium case and a

cable for connecting to electronic equipment are provided.

A built-in pickup transforms the Elody

into an electro-acoustic instrument: connected effects units provide not only a
fatter sound (with potential for volumes
suitable for a small room to a large auditorium), but can also realize numerous
different sound designs according to
your own ideas.
It has a distinctive shape, is made from
stabilized pearwood, and is artistically
painted by hand using an airbrush
technique.
Available in several designs!

www.elody-flute.com
5951

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Co mfo r t Te n o r
Tenor recorder playing made easy.

Our Comfort Tenors make playing easy: two additional keys reduce the stretch of the hand.
Canta Tenor recorders are also available in a knick version. Instruments with knick can be held closer to
the body, relieving strain on arm muscles. Complete with thumbrest and hook.

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Delightful tenor sounds for everyone:

with practical keys for less finger tension. Available as a fine Denner model
and in two Canta models, also with knick.

G-key
The left ring finger no
longer needs to be
strained.
F-key
The right index finger
stretches less, making
the entire hand relaxed.

C/C#-double key
The ergonomically
designed and easy to
operate key mechanism
relieves the little finger
of any strain when
playing the lowest
notes.
2446C

2446KC

2496KC

5430C

5432C

Canta Comfort Tenor / Comfort Knick Tenor

Denner Comfort Tenor

2446C
2446KC
2496C
2496KC

5416C pearwood, Baroque double hole, with four keys

5430C rosewood, Baroque double hole, with four keys
5432C castello boxwood, Baroque double hole, with four keys

Baroque double hole, with four keys

with knick, Baroque double hole, with four keys
German double hole, with four keys
with knick, German double hole, with four keys

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Keys by request
Overcoming your limitations
So you want to be able to play more easily in the low register of your alto recorder? You really
want to play the tenor recorder despite the small size of your hands but youve always
been frustrated because of the huge distance between the finger holes? Youre constantly
preoccupied with your fingers because, for some reason, some of them only work within
certain limitations?

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Attaching an individual key is usually sufficient to allow you

to relax and play effortlessly, without strains or cramps!
Occasionally the addition of more keys will help to reduce
the distance between the finger holes to suit the span of the
players hand.

In cases of limited touch sensitivity or movability, we can

even furnish every tone hole with a key, allowing the key to
take over the task of covering the tone hole correctly. This relieves the hand, finally allowing the player to focus unencumbered on making music!

Tailoring individual keys to the player is possible with any

type of recorder including, of course, models by other
makers.

Please feel free to speak to us!

We will be more than happy to find the right solution for
you!

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One-handed recorder
for the right hand
Soprano: Student 1042,
pearwood, Baroque
double holes

One-handed recorder
for the left hand
Alto: Denner, Baroque
double holes, adjustable
thumbrest

Both models are available for the left or right hand. The
instruments come in a special case and a corresponding
fingering chart.

One-handed recorder: an ingenious, efficient key

construction allows the fingers of one hand (either
right or left) to control all the functions of the recorder.
These keys can throw open the doors to music-making,
allowing children, teenagers and adults to play the
recorder with their functional hand.
We supply soprano, alto, tenor and bass recorders
fitted out with one-hand mechanisms.

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R e co rd e r Cl i n i c
Even recorders need care and attention.
The more regular, the better!
In need of service or repair?
We will gladly advise you and restore
your instrument to tip-top condition!

Contact us
Mondays to Fridays
between 9am and 4pm
Tel.: +49(0) 661/9467-0
Fax: +49(0) 661/9467-36
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All makes and models

No matter how old your recorder, what make or model,
it will be in good hands in our Recorder Clinic!

We carry out the following repairs:

Correction of response, sound and tuning
Replacement of cork and tenon thread
Repair of cracks and strengthening (with decorative
rings in artificial ivory)
Thumbhole bushing
Hygiene check, cleaning and oiling
Repair of keys etc.

Helpful tips for recorder maintenance on pages 3235

Von Huene
pe
Repair Service Euro
Mollenhauer is an authorised
workshop for the hand-made
instruments of the von Huene
workshop in Boston, USA.
The team from the Mollenhauer
Recorder Clinic will happily advise
you.

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Care Products

6156

6141

6142

6143

6151

6151
6152
6153
6157

6152

6153

6157

microfibre mop for soprano, highly absorbent

microfibre mop for alto, highly absorbent
microfibre mop for tenor, highly absorbent
microfibre mop for bass/great bass, highly absorbent

Maintenance kit
6130

6131

6135

6138

6160

anticondens
recorder oil
joint grease stick
cleaning rod wood
cleaning rod plastic
brush
little brush
pipe cleaner
instructions

6132

6130
6131
6135
6138

joint grease
joint grease stick
recorder oil
anticondens

6156
6141
6142
6143

cleaning rod plastic for soprano

cleaning rod wood for soprano
cleaning rod wood for alto
cleaning rod wood for tenor

6132 Recorder maintenance kit 8 parts

6160 Strap for tenor / bass / great bass

Thumb rest in wood (rosewood), self-adhesive

6214
6215

for alto recorder

for tenor recorder

Adjustable screw-on thumb rest in brass

with cork and eyelet for strap
6211

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for alto, tenor, bass, great bass recorder

Posters Decorative CDs Sheet Music

6171E
6171
6185E
6185

6186

Posters
6171E Recorder Terms, size: 43 x 61 cm
6185E Mollenhauer Recorders, size: 59,4 x 84 cm

6186 Die Blockfltensammlung von Frans Brggen, size: 150 x 88 cm

(The Recorder Collection of Frans Brggen)

Decorative
Handcrafted miniature
recorders, length
ca. 8 cm, playable!

brooch
tie pin
necklace pendant
earrings

boxwood
6301
6311
6321
6331

rosewood
6302
6312
6322
6332

brooch
tie pin
necklace pendant
earrings

tulipwood
6303
6313
6323
6333

grenadilla
6304
6314
6324
6334

(purchase order numbers 63316334 cannot be played )

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Mollenhauer Recorders on CD and DVD.

A selection of CDs and DVDs with our instruments.
Stylistic playing in a wide range from with early music,
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AE-CS03

Special sheet music for recorder

Our selection of exclusive sheet music
from Aura-Edition, edited by Nik Tarasov.
This new series focuses on music for
Csakan, Flageolet, the Harmonic and
Modern recorders, Elody as well as all traditional models.
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Cases/Cotton bags
The ideal protection
for your instrument.
Recorders need good protection for storage
and for transportation.
Instruments with keys belong in a hard case.
Select a suitable pouch from cotton or leather,
for one or more instruments.
7102

7103
71003
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7300

Hard Cases
Recorder cases made from wood, covered
with artificial leather and plush lined interior
7100
7101
7102
7103
7104
7200
7300
7400

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sopranino
soprano
alto
tenor
bass
soprano/alto
sopranino/soprano/alto/tenor
as above plus bass

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7400

Flexi-case for tenor

7744

For optimal protection of instruments with keys.

Inner compartments offer flexible adjustment.
7744 Tenor

Leather pouches for alto recorders.

Suitable for instruments in a1 = 442 or a1 = 415 Hz.
7752 Alto

7752

Cotton bag Rainbow

As colourful as the rainbow: every bag has
its own individual colour scheme; with hanging
loop and name label
7701R soprano, two part
7701R

Cotton bags
7701

7601
7701
7702
7703
7710

blue, soprano, one part

black, soprano, two part
black, alto, three part
black, tenor, three part
black, soprano / alto

Cotton bags with leather trim

7721

7721 soprano, three part

7722 alto, three part
7723 tenor, three part

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Mollenhauer on facebook and YouTube

Nothing is more up-to-date than the internet. The two facebook pages mollenhauer.blockoeten and Windkanal oer
interesting and informative news from the world of the recorder.
On YouTube you will also nd recorder podcasts with interesting
videos on topics like recorder care / maintenance, excerpts from
concerts and lectures etc. We are looking forward to your visit and
a lively exchange of views with you.

Journal
Windkanal

Social Media

Windkanal
Das Forum fr die Blockflte

www.facebook.com/mollenhauer.blockoeten

www.youtube.com/blockoetenpodcast

Windkanal
The Forum for the Recorder

Exhibitions

Windkanal, our jounal, is a specialist recorder magazine that has been informing the public on recorder
matters for 17 years: recorder players of all ages and
all walks of life, amateur to professional. We offer a
platform to composers, publishers, recorder makers
as well as music specialist shops and educational
institutions. The variety of topics and articles in a
well-informed, up-to-date and attractive presentation has been equally appreciated by professionals
and amateur players.

Early and modern music

Portraits and interviews
Recorder teaching
Recorder making

Mollenhauer on the road

Get to know our instrument makers, repairers and sales people
personally, and spend all day asking us about recorders!
Meet us at exhibitions at home and abroad we look forward to
seeing you!
Dates of events and functions can be found at:
www.mollenhauer.com/termine.

Reports from the world of recorders

Calendar listing courses and master classes in
Germany, Austria and Switzerland

www.windkanal.de
(complete archive)
In German language

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Seminars

Recorder-World

Workshop Tours
How is an instrument like the
recorder created from a block of
wood?
Peer over our recorder makers
shoulder and experience the
various steps on the path to the
completion of a new recorder, the
very special atmosphere in our
workshop, the woods, interesting
tools and machines.
Of course, your visit should also
include a tour of our recorder
museum!

Mollenhauer seminars
Experience ensemble playing
Meet like-minded people and friends

Come as a special interest group

or join in with one of our group
tours. Dates on request we will
be happy to advise you!
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New enthusiasm for your playing

Enjoy exchanging ideas and experiences
Savour the unique atmosphere of our seminar rooms,
be right at the hub of things in our recorder workshop
and take in the beauty of our fantastic garden!
Our internationally known teaching faculty offers the
finest in further education (in German language only).
Please feel free to request brochures detailing the
seminars we offer! You can also book seminars direct
through our Mollenhauer Online Shop
at:
http://www.shop.mollenhauer.com

info@mollenhauer.com

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Useful information
Historic and modern designs

Baroque recorders (2) are characterised by a more complex and

irregular bore and smaller fingerholes. The exterior of these threepart recorders is decorated with ornamentally turned joints, such as
those by Jacob Denner (16811735). Their elaborate design and detail
make them highly suitable for the virtuosic music of the Baroque
era: quick and clear response and flexibility over a range of more
than two octaves combined with expressiveness and an even sound
throughout all registers.

Harmonic recorders (3) surpass their historic predecessors in their

innovative design. Their slightly conical bore combined with the
lengthening of the instrument by the addition of keys open up
entirely new sound possibilies and extend their range well into the
third octave. Our Modern Alto and the Helder Recorders were the first
models to put this design into practice.

A new wooden recorder has to

be played in. Give your instrument time to get accustomed to
the moisture and warmth that
comes through playing. You
can use this time to explore and
become familiar with the unique
characteristics of your recorder.

Most school recorders are still offered with German and Baroque
fingering so that a choice must be made at the time of purchase.

Play it daily in the first three to

four weeks but not for periods
longer than 20 minutes.
Look for slow passages to play.
Explore and savour every individual note: what makes each
note sound best? Experiment
with various dynamic levels.
Find the limits of your instrument, but dont tax it too much
in the high registers.

The most important difference is the fingering for the note F

(soprano) that at first is easier to finger in the German fingering
system (in comparison to the forked fingering of the Baroque system,
see below). However, this apparent ease of fingering seriously
compromises the tuning of the instrument in other keys than the
home key. Even F-sharp requires more complex fingerings in order to
sound reasonably in tune.
For this reason modern recorder tutor books are geared towards Baroque fingering which when taught properly is no more difficult
for pupils to learn.
A common error:
often the double finger holes C / C-sharp and D / D-sharp (soprano)
are regarded as evidence of Baroque fingering. However, the double holes are possible in both fingering systems.

Older wooden recorders that

have gone without being played
for a while must be played in
again.

The Baroque fingering can easily be recognised by the larger

finger hole for F (soprano), B-flat (alto) in comparison to a German
fingered instrument.
German
fingering

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Playing in and maintaining

German and Baroque Fingering

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Baroque: Denner

Renaissance / Early Baroque: Kynseker

Recorders of the Renaissance and the Early Baroque (1) are

recognised by their wide cylindrical bore and comparatively large
finger holes. Their exterior is usually plain with only very limited decoration as can be found in those made by Hieronymus F. Kynseker
(16361686, Nuremberg). Their characteristic is the full strong sound,
particularly in the lower register, that blends well in consort playing:
the emphasis at the time was on consort playing rather than on solo
repertoire.

Harmonic Recorder: Modern Soprano

Nowadays recorder players can choose instruments from a wide

range of models that reflect the skills of recorder making of the most
divers historic periods.

Baroque
fingering

Wooden recorders with plastic

head joints are ready to be
played immediately and dont
need to be played in.

A wealth of sound from fine woods

Pearwood

Tulipwood

warm with a strong fundamental

specific weight 0.65

full tone with a strong fundamental

specific weight 0.95

Rosewood

European boxwood

robust, well-balanced and forceful

specic weight 1.05

bright and rich in overtones

specific weight 0.95

For solo repertoire woods that produce a robust, elegant sound that
is rich in overtones are more suitable as they can easily be heard when
played in combination with other instruments.

Castello boxwood
warm and bright
specic weight 0.8

Olive

The main factor influencing the sound of a recorder is the design of

the instrument. However, the type of wood used also influences the
sound. Which wood is best really depends on an individuals idea
of sound as well as on the purpose for which the instrument will be
used.

For consort playing the blending of the individual parts is more important: here instruments with a soft, full sound that are well matched
are called for.
Maple

full, open tone

specific weight 0.85

soft and light

specic weight 0.63

Grenadilla

Plumwood

intense and elegant

specific weight 1.2

earthy, smooth structure

specific weight 0.79

For those who prefer a recorder that is light in the hand olive or
plumwood is recommended. Other players prefer the heavier feel of
dense woods such as grenadilla or palisander (rosewood).
There is a choice of European and exotic woods all carefully selected,
stored and seasoned.

your recorder
Wood is a living, breathing
material: for this reason the recorder maker crafts the windway
to be a bit wider than necessary
when new. Thus, while it is being
played in, the block may swell
slightly. However, the block sometimes swells more than expected, which may cause problems
with the response or result in
a hoarse sound. If this is the
case with your instrument, we
can easily solve the problem
with a simple correction in our
Recorder Clinic.
Warm up your instrument
before playing it, especially
during the colder seasons of
the year. You might try warming
it up under your arm or by
placing it in your pocket. In this
way, you will avoid a build-up
of condensation and possible
problems with hoarseness or a
slow response when playing.
Dry each part of the recorder carefully after playing. Use
a cleaning rod with a cotton
(lint-free) cleaning cloth. Do not
forget to blow out the condensation that has collected inside

the instrument. Hold the palm

of your hand against the open
end of the head joint, place your
mouth over the labium and
blow strongly the moisture
will escape at the top of the
windway. Be careful: many
players place their fingers on the
labium while blowing through
the windway. The labium edge is
very easily damaged, so ensure
your fingernails never come into
contact with the labium!
After playing, keep your recorder out of its case to let it dry.
Do not keep it assembled during
this time, as this could result in
warping or even the formation
of cracks at the tenons.
Mould tends to grow in recorders that have not been given
sufficient time to dry!
Protect your recorder from extreme changes of temperature
as this leads to cracking from the
stresses placed on the wood.
Avoid storing your recorder in
hot places such as in cars or on
windowsills, which could cause
the paraffin wax used for impregnation to melt.

Clean the surface of your

recorder with a damp cloth.
Using a drop of washing up
liquid will allow you to remove
unsightly marks even more easily, especially around the beak.
The windway can be carefully
cleaned with the help of a bird
feather. Mollenhauer Recorders
made of plastic can be washed
in the dishwasher.
The tenons of your wooden
recorder need maintenance to
keep them responsive and easy
to move. You can use the joint
grease that comes with every
instrument for this purpose.
Be sure to apply it sparingly,
removing excess grease to avoid
it getting into the edges of the
finger holes. If the joints are stiff
and difficult to twist, try rotating
them in one direction only. That
will make it easier!
Recorders with keys
require special attention: when
assembling or dismantling your
recorder, always grasp the
body either above or below the
keys to avoid bending the key

mechanisms. If a key no longer

works lightly and soundlessly, it
might just need a drop of oil
applied between the hinges.
Only use light machine oil (ord.
no. 6136). Do not use recorder
oil, which is only meant for
wood maintenance!
Anticondens (ord. no. 6138) is
effective in preventing hoarseness caused by condensation
which blocks the windway. A
combination of organic washing
up liquid and water, it releases
the surface tension of the
little water droplets within the
windway, leading to a flat film
of moisture. Dribble just a few
drops of Anticondens into the
windway from the side of the
labium and let it run down over
the block surface to the windway entrance. Then blow the
Anticondens out of the recorder
as described above.
Our maintenance kit (order no.
6132) has everything you need
for the care of your wooden
recorder, including extensive
instructions (see page 44).

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Oiling a detailed explanation

This QR Code will connect you to our YouTube
video oiling the recorder explained in detail.

Oiling in four steps

All wooden recorders need to be oiled from time to time in order
to protect them from the moisture generated during playing. Oiling
maintains beauty of sound and response.
Without oil the wood would lose its lustre and the surfaces of the
bore would become rough. It may even develop cracks or suffer
alterations in dimensions as a result of expansion when playing and
subsequent shrinkage when drying out.
The frequency of oiling depends on the kind of wood and the demands placed on the instrument as the moisture generated during
playing means that the makers initial treatment of the surface will
need renewing.
Generally speaking recorders require oiling 23 times a year. Observe
your instrument: if the wood inside the bore looks dry and grey it requires oiling. If it has a slightly oily sheen then oiling is not necessary.
Linseed oil is the traditional oil for woodwind instruments. It
dries to provide a smooth fine coating that is particularly good at
protecting your recorder against moisture and will not wear off as
easily as the thinner almond oil.
Caution: rags covered in linseed oil can self-ignite! Lay any rags used
for oiling out on a flat surface to dry. Once dry the rags can be disposed
of in the household rubbish.
Neither block nor windway should at any time come into
contact with the oil!
This is a very important rule and must be adhered to. The function
of the oil is to protect the wood against moisture through its waterrepellant properties. This, however, is undesirable in the vicinity of
the block and windway as the block is supposed to absorb condensation. Contact with oil would lead to the formation of droplets of
moisture in the windway and lead to blocking or clogging. For this
reason it is important to hold the head joint upright when oiling so
that no oil from the bore will flow to the bore-end of the block.
Blocks made of Synpor must not come into contact with oil at any
time.

1st step:
Preparation
The instrument must be completely
dry so that the oil can soak
thoroughly into the pores of
the wood without trapping any
remaining moisture. This means
that the recorder should not
be played for at least 12 hours
before oiling.
Any keys should be protected
so that neither the pads nor the
moving parts come into contact
with the oil. Plant oil hardens as
it dries and would hinder the
mechanism of the key.
Therefore, insert a folded piece
of clingfilm between finger hole
and key pad so that no oil from
the bore can come into contact
with the keys. Always hold the
recorder with the keys facing
upwards.

The Mollenhauer maintenance set (order no. 6132) contains the

following items required for oiling your recorder: recorder oil,
cleaning rod, small brush, pipe cleaner.
In addition you will also require: a small piece of cotton cloth (absorbent but lint-free!) and a surface for leaving oiled recorder parts
to dry.
6132 The Mollenhauer maintenance set
8 parts

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2nd step:
Oiling the parts
The middle and foot joints should
be thoroughly oiled using a cleaning rod wrapped with a small
(lintfree!) piece of cotton rag or
kitchen roll covered in oil, then
placed on a surface to dry.
Parts with keys should be placed
with the keys facing up.

Use the little brush to oil the

labium, ensuring that it does
not come into contact with the
block. On larger instruments
the sides of the window may be
oiled as well but on the smaller
ones (sopranino and soprano)
this should be avoided so that
no oil can get near the windway.
The back of the beak can be
refreshed with a tiny drop of oil
after cleaning off any dirt.
Unvarnished recorders should
also be wiped with a slightly oily
cloth on the outside; this will
refresh the grain of the wood
and hide any little scratches and
other marks.

The head joint requires particular

care: hold the head joint with
the beak pointing up so that no
oil can flow towards the block.
Insert the cleaning rod with the
oily rag from below and carefully
push it upwards while turning
gently, stopping just before
the block. Look through the
window to make sure that no
oil comes into contact with the
bore-end of the block.

Varnished recorders must be

thoroughly dried: no oil should
remain on the varnished surfaces
as this could lead to unsighlty
stains!

3rd step:

4th step:

Leave the oil to soak in

Wipe off any remaining oil

Leave the instrument to rest for

at least 10 hours. The head joint
should be left standing upright
so that no oil can flow onto the
block.

Wipe off any remaining oil by

thoroughly drying all the parts
with a clean cloth.
This step must not be missed
out under any circumstances

because any superfluous oil

will harden to a rancid sticky
layer that can be very difficult to
remove.

Dry all the finger holes with a

pipe cleaner as any remaining oil
will have a detrimental effect on
the tuning of your instrument.

Tel.: +49(0)661/9467-0

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Chingwei Lin

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Carlos Nez

Kristina Schoch

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Michala Petri

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(Red Priest)

Andrea Ritter
(Spark)

Daniel Koschitzki
(Spark)

Katharina Hess
(Flautando Kln)

Karel van Steenhoven

Johannes Fischer

Photo: Suste Bonnen

Nik Tarasov

Enjoy the recorder

Mollenhauer Recorders
Conrad Mollenhauer GmbH
Weichselstrae 27
36043 Fulda /Germany
Tel.: +49 (0)6 61/94 67 - 0
Fax: +49 (0)6 61/94 6736

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