This is a nicely balanced A=440 instrument with a resonant, round, pure, medium loud sound. It has medium windway resistance and good flexibility of volume. Recorder features a Clearway block for minimal moisture problems, a delrin thumb bushing, imitation ivory rings and new tenon corks. Two year guarantee on parts and workmanship.
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Overall 9.2
Sound 9.4 Tone Quality 9.6 Clear, mellow and rich, bright but not reedy Evenness 9.3 Volume 9.2 Flexibility 9.3 Tuning 9.7 With normal alternate fingerings for high Eb, G Responsiveness 9.6 High Register 9.7 Low Register 9.6 Reliability 8.5 Windway 9.3 Resistance 9.2 Non-clogging 9.4 Appearance 8.5 Physical condition 9 Style 8 |
Note: these ratings are my personal judgment based on 50 years of playing recorders. They are still just one person's opinion. The ratings go from 1 to 8 and then 8.5 to 9.9. 9.0 and above I consider professional level. 9.0-9.1 "great" 9.2-9.3 "excellent" 9.4-9.5 "superb" 9.6-9.7 "world class" 9.8-9.9 "magnificent" You can hear this instrument and get a feeling for its playing characteristics in the video below. |