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Mollenhauer Denner Recorders

These instruments are suitable for demanding players of both solo and consort work. The design concept is based on late baroque construction principles along with consideration for modern requirements concerning sound, attack and pitch. The different wood types offer a variety of sounds. Baroque fingering, pitch 440 Hz. Sizes: sopranino to bass. All instruments have double holes or keys for the bottom two notes. Design by Fred Morgan.   Prices                                                                                                   Top of Page  

Fred Morgan Denner Altos

Australia -- country of immense wide open spaces and awesome landscapes... Here lived and worked one of the most outstanding makers of our times:  Frederick Morgan. 

No one else in his craft has received such worldwide recognition.  The list of those who have played his instruments in concerts and on CD's reads like the "Who’s Who" of the international recorder elite.  

Fred Morgan has left an enormously valuable legacy: the results of decades of research, instruments, designs...  

The purpose of the extensive and forward-looking partnership between Fred Morgan's wife, Ann, and Mollenhauer is to preserve, evaluate and develop Fred Morgan's lifetime work.  

Basing his model on the original Copenhagen instrument made by Jacob Denner (1681-1735), Fred Morgan initially developed a Denner Alto recorder with modern pitch (a' = 440Hz) for the Danish recorder player MIchala Petri.

Fred Morgan thus created a recorder with all advantages of the original instrument, great dynamic stability and above all a rich sound in the higher registers, fulfilling the highest demands.

Our "Mollenhauer and Morgan" Denner alto recorder was developed on the basis of this instrument and Fred Morgan’s original designs. It is now a part of our Denner Ensemble Set, which has already received a special award, the German Prize for Musical Instruments, for the Denner Soprano recorder.

In this way Fred Morgan's wish will be fulfilled: through serial production of the highest quality, the results of his research will become available to a wide circle of recorder players.

Denner                                                 Top of Page  

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Manufacturer
Number

Description

Price

5006

Sopranino, Pearwood

$187

5020

Sopranino, Rosewood (Palisander) 

$266

5022

Sopranino, Boxwood

$217

7100

Sopranino hard case

$61

5107

Soprano, Pearwood

$185

5120

Soprano, Rosewood (Palisander)

$332

5122

Soprano, Boxwood

$274

5123

Soprano, Olive

$376

5124

Soprano, Grenadilla

$396

5125

Soprano, Tulipwood

$396

5129

Soprano, European Boxwood

$509

7101

Soprano hard case

$61

 

Alto design by Fred Morgan

5206M

Alto, Pearwood

$303

5220M

Alto, Rosewood (Palisander)

$599

5222M

Alto, Boxwood

$451

5223M

Alto, Olive

$680

5224M

Alto, Grenadilla

$742

   5225M     Alto, Tulipwood     $742

7102

Alto hard case

$84

5406

Tenor, keyless, Pearwood

$463

5416

Tenor, double keys, Pearwood

$620

5416K (NEW)     Tenor, double keys + key for 4th hole, Pearwood

   $739

5420

Tenor, keyless, Rosewood (Palisander)

$739

5430

Tenor, double keys, Rosewood (Palisander)

$896

5430K (NEW)     Tenor, double keys + key for 4th hole, Palisander    $1016

5422

Tenor, keyless, Boxwood-Zapatero

$558

5432

Tenor, double keys, Boxwood-Zapatero

$715

5432K (NEW)     Tenor, double keys + key for 4th hole, Boxwood-Zapatero    $835

7103

Tenor hard case

$96

5506

Bass, Pearwood, w/bocal, hard case (redesigned)

$1422

5522

Bass, Boxwood, w/bocal, hard case (redesigned)

$

6100

Cap for direct blow

$140

7104

Hard case

$153

3000

Miniature (3"-long) Baroque Recorders, working models

$54

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Mollenhauer Morgan Edition Denner Alto  

A limited supply of the Morgan edition are manufactured.  This instrument is modeled after the Copenhagen original instrument of Jacob Denner (1681-1735), with modern pitch (a=440Hz), in Zapatero boxwood or European boxwood, and Baroque pitch (a=415Hz) in European boxwood.

The tone holes are strongly undercut with reduced diameters. The design produces the characteristic high-baroque sound qualities: Stability of pitch, modulation and dynamic range. 

Appearance: Zapatero boxwood instruments are historically stained; European boxwood instruments are unstained.

Sound: Each instrument is tuned carefully over an extended period of time.

Thumb hole bushing, threaded joints

Special warranty: 3 years

ME-1202

Alto Recorder after Jacob Denner, Morgan Edition, Zapatero boxwood, A=440

$1195

ME-1209

Alto Recorder after Jacob Denner, Morgan Edition, European boxwood, A=440

$1520

ME-1219

Alto Recorder after Jacob Denner, Morgan Edition, European boxwood, A=415

$1520

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Mollenhauer Harmonic Recorders

More and more recorder players are looking for louder recorders with a wider playing range. Only such recorders make it possible to expand the traditional recorder repertoire. These harmonic recorders are built according to totally new principles. With a redesigned bore and carefully adapted key mechanisms, it is possible to overblow the lower tones into perfectly tuned upper tones. Most standard recorders only overblow into weak or out of tune uppers that can serve at best as trill or muted notes. This might seem of little importance at first glance, but the result of this characteristic is truly revolutionary:

* Vastly increased sound volume, especially in the lowest octave, useful for playing with modern instruments and orchestras

* New, fascinating sound characteristics

* Useful playing range well into the 3rd octave

* Easily playable notes at normal volume in the 3rd octave

Harmonic recorders represent the forefront in recorder development: a new generation in the centuries' old recorder family! More information.

The Modern Alto & Soprano Recorders--Mollenhauer and Nikolaj Tarasov

This recorder is the result of a cooperative effort by the recorder player Nikolai Tarasov and the recorder maker Joachim Paetzold. These recorders really encourage one to try out new paths, to experiment, to adventure into previously inaccessible corners of the solo repertoire. The double/triple keys permit an easy-to-play system of finger positions in the 3rd octave.  Now available in two voicings: Modern and Baroque.  Modern sounds like a cross between a recorder and a flute, while the Baroque voicing is closer to a recorder in sound.  Modern Alto Review         Narcisse Bousque Grande Caprice 1 (mp3; 932 kb); Johann Sebastian Bach - Allemande aus der Partita BWV 1013 (mp3; 409 kb)

Modern Alto                                                                           Top of Page

Fingering Charts

Manufacturer
Number

Description

Price

(for items in stock)

  5916H    Soprano, Pearwood, triple b/c/c# keys, w/hard case $920
  5914H Soprano, Grenadilla, triple b/c/c# keys, w/hard case $1395
Fingering Chart

5926

Alto, Pearwood, double keys, w/soft case

$750

 

5920

Alto, Rosewood (Palisander), double keys, w/hard case

$930

 

5924

Alto, Ebony, double keys, w/hard case

$1200

E-foot Fingering Chart 5926E     Alto, Pearwood, triple keys, e/f/f#, w/hard case $1075
E-foot

Trill Chart

5920E     Alto, Rosewood, triple keys, e/f/f#, w/hard case    $1391
  5924E     Alto, Ebony, triple keys, e/f/f# $1450
  retrofit     E-foot, Pearwood, triple keys, e/f/f# $620
  retrofit     E-foot, Rosewood, triple keys, e/f/f# $708
  retrofit     E-foot, Ebony, triple keys, e/f/f# $786

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The Harmonic Tenor/Alto--Mollenhauer and Maarten Helder

These superb new, luxuriously equipped solo alto and tenor recorders with extensive modern keywork were developed by recorder maker Maarten Helder especially for today's demanding players who have greeted the instruments with enthusiasm. This instrument is intended for the professional performer of nineteenth and twentieth century music. 

The harmonic HELDER-recorders are supplied standard with a synthetic Synpore Strathman adjustable block..  This latter "Sound Unit" includes three interchangeable windway roofs and a special mechanism that allows modification of the voicing and control of tone quality and dynamics during performance by the lips, or by an adjustable screw. A 4-key system makes notes easily playable well into the 3rd octave. There is also expanded range below the normal bottom note (on the alto, an E; on the tenor, a B) thanks to a single key for the right little finger. In addition, the tenor now comes standard with a piano key.  Provided with handsome custom-fitted hard case.  More information.

You can get more detailed information about this and the other harmonic recorders by visiting the Mollenhauer site.  Harmonic Recorder Review

Harmonic Tenor/Alto                                                            Top of Page  

Manufacturer
Number

Description

Price

8330

Alto, Rosewood (Palisander)

$3500

8350

Tenor, Rosewood (Palisander), without piano key

$4100

8350

Tenor, Rosewood (Palisander), with piano key

$4400

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Hard & Soft Cases                               Top of Page  

Manufacturer
Number

Description

Price

7100G    Garklein hard case $61

7100

Sopranino hard case

$61

7101

Soprano hard case

$61

7102

Alto hard case

$84

7103

Tenor hard case

$96

7104

Bass Hard case

$153

7200

Hard case for SA for Baroque recorders

$111

7300

Hard case for SnSAT for Baroque recorders

$184

7400

Hard case for SnSATB for Baroque recorders

$239

7710

Soft half-moon zippered SA for Baroque recorders

$24

7735

Roll w/5 pockets 14" long

$33

7738

Roll w/8 pockets 14" long

$37

See also Cavallaro rolls and other cases on Accessories page

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Mollenhauer Kynseker Renaissance Recorders

Sopranos and altos now redesigned for much better intonation and tone throughout the range, with advice from Adriana Breukink.

Renaissance recorders according to Hieronymus F. Kynseker (1636-1686), Nurenberg). This model series is constructed following original instruments located in the Germanic National Museum in Nurenberg. We have expanded these models to a complete consort family while maintaining the essential sound characteristics, strong volume, and external shape of the originals. These instruments are especially noteworthy for their stability in the lower register. The fingering is similar to that of baroque instruments. Pitch 440 Hz, single holes/keys. Sizes garklein to great bass in C.

Kynseker Renaissance                                                      Top of Page  

Manufacturer
Number

Description

Price

4001

Garklein in C, Maple

$333

4002

Garklein in C, Plumwood

$400

7100G

Hard Case

$61

4007

Sopranino in F, Maple

$376

4008

Sopranino in F, Plumwood

$450

4107

Soprano in C, Maple

$400

4108

Soprano in C, Plumwood

$480

4207

Alto in G, Maple

$558

4208

Alto in G, Plumwood

$649

4217

Alto in F, Maple

$558

4218

Alto in F, Plumwood

$649

4407

Tenor in C, without key, Maple

$709

4408

Tenor in C, without key, Plumwood

$802

4417

Tenor in C, with one key, Maple

$1164

4418

Tenor in C, with one key, Plumwood

$1260

4507

Bass in F, with one key, Maple

$1950

4508

Bass in F, with one key, Pearwood (Plum stained)

$2150

7744

Hard Case

$153

4607

Great Bass in C, with one key, Maple

$3776

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Mollenhauer Canta Recorders

The external form of this recorder series was developed in cooperation with teachers. Balanced weight makes holding easier. A versatile and reliable ensemble set with homogenous sound character. In natural pearwood or with mahogany stain. Provided with high-quality cloth carrier. Bass recorders in hard case. These instruments have strong lows and easy highs (at least a 2-octave range), with clear, easy speaking.  They are quite impressive and are popular instruments.  Sizes soprano to bass in F.  

Canta Pearwood                                                    Top of Page  

Manufacturer
Number

Description

Price

2106

Soprano, double holes, two piece

$80

2206

Alto

$211

2226

Alto with double hole, single key

$250

2246

Alto with double hole, double key

$317

2406

Tenor, keyless

$334

   2406K     Tenor, keyless, bent neck $413

2446

Tenor with C/ C# keys

$454

    2446K

    Tenor with C/C# keys, bent neck   $533
2446K+2 As above, but with holes 3 & 4 keys added $663

2546K

Knick Bass with double keys

$1068

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Mollenhauer Dream Recorders by Adriana Breukink

Shape: Adapted from a medieval recorder, bore based on a van Eyck recorder.

Sound:  A Renaissance recorder with a powerful and robust tone, but with the Baroque two-octave range and fingering.

Tone holes:  Easy for children to find, thus ensuring a confident grip.

Now in soprano (natural, red or blue), alto and tenor.  The bass is now available, with the option of an A415 middle joint.  Top of Page

Dream Recorders, by Adriana Breukink

Model
Number

Description

Price

Mollenhauer Dream Sopranos

4117

Soprano, natural, single holes

$115

4117R

Soprano, Red, single holes

$115

4117B

Soprano, Blue, single holes

$115

4119

Soprano, natural, double holes

$117

4119R

Soprano, Red, double holes

$117

4119B

Soprano, Blue, double holes