![]() ![]() The wood is so fine that it can achieve such a fine finish without They are sanded with very fine sandpaper, oiled, and finally buffed. Although they appear very shiny, our instruments are never varnished. Shades (the image above shows the wide range of shades we can achieve). We stain ours as well, in a variety of rich The different pieces of an instrument match better, or to disguiseĭiscoloration in the wood. ![]() Early makers stainedīoxwood instruments to make them look more exotic and elegant, to help ![]() The natural color of boxwood is pale yellow,īut it is frequently stained darker colors. Blemishes are often not visible until the wood is turned, and a nearly finished piece must be discarded. Boxwood is quite labor intensive it is difficult to find a length large enough to make an entire instrument, so the head, center and foot are each turned from a different piece, which must be matched for grain and color. However, because it is extremely slow-growing (a tree large enough to use for instruments may be as much as 300-500 years old!), the wood is often full of knots, splits, cracks, and other imperfections. Genuine boxwood of this type is extremely fine grained, andĬarves beautifully. Each individual instrument is different: we encourage you to keep an open mind.Įuropean Boxwood was the favored wood for the best early woodwind A player whose teacher owns a fine handmade grenadilla alto may hope to duplicate the sound by choosing a much less expensive model made of the same wood. A player who once tried a poorly made recorder made of pearwood may be unwilling to consider a new pearwood instrument. NB: It is very common for players to develop an unconscious prejudice towards (or against) particular varieties of woods, based on past experiences, anecdotal evidence from friends or even appearances. ![]() Hard woods such as ebony or grenadilla may give an instrument more Relatively soft woods, such as maple, pear, or other fruit woods often produce a very warm tone but less volume than denser materials. Different varieties of woods have individual characteristics which tend to favor certain sound qualities. By far the most important factors determining the sound of a recorder are its design, style,Īnd voicing though the type of wood may have some effect as well. The distinctive, rich tone of a wooden recorder is not generally matched by a resin recorder, and in order to get the most enjoyment from performances it may be a good idea to consider using a wooden recorder.Įach has its own character, and the nature of the sound also varies, so if possible it is better to choose an instrument together with a specialist or music teacher who can demonstrate the sound of the instrument for you.Made out of a wide variety of woods and other materials, which vary However, they are expensive compared to resin recorders, and require intricate maintenance. This is to suggest that soft woods produce a soft sound, hard woods produce a hard sound, and that there is a broad expressive range in warm timbres. Maple has a sweet, clear sound, with an exquisite harmony, prominent when playing within an ensemble. Kingswood has elegance and sweetness even amid its strength.Ĭastelo wood has a tone that expresses subtlety rather than strength. Wooden recorders have the timbre of rosewood, with emphasized gentle, sweet characteristics. ![]()
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