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Relevant at first to the sound of a recorder is the construction type, the concept of the instrument. But it is also influenced by the type of wood. Deciding which is the ’best wood‘ is a matter of individual ideas of sound, of range of use and habit of playing. Playing as a soloist may require wood types that are meaty, elegant and rich of overtones and are able to prevail against other instruments. Playing in an ensemble requires a fusion of the single parts: Mostly soft and opulent instruments that mix up easily are preferred. For recorders that should rest very gently upon the hand olive or plum are recommendable. Other players love to ’have something in their grip‘. They prefer heavier wood types like grenadilla or rosewood. European and transoceanic wood types are optional – carefully chosen, stored and dehumidified. |
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Pearwood warm, basic sound tint specific weight 0.65
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Rosewood meaty, well-balanced forceful specific weight 1.05
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Zapatero boxwood warm and bright specific weight 0.8
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Olive opulent, open specific weight 0.85
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Grenadilla sustainable, elegant specific weight 1.2
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Tulipwood opulent, basic sound tint specific weight 0.95
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European boxwood bright and rich of overtones specific weight 0.95
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Ebony meaty, bright specific weight 1.1
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Maple soft and slight specific weight 0.63
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Plumwood meaty, smooth structure specific weight 0.79
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