Mollenhauer Denner Tenor 5431 - Cherrywood (baroque fingering)

Denner: The Baroque Heritage According to Mollenhauer

The Denner series by Mollenhauer is part of the high-end recorders developed based on original instruments by Jacob Denner (1681-1735), a major figure in instrument making in Nuremberg and Copenhagen. The goal is clear: to recapture a bright and refined Baroque sound, while providing the consistency and precision expected by today's musicians. On this tenor model, the careful voicing and meticulous craftsmanship aim for a stable response, including in the upper register.

For Which Musician and Styles?

This tenor recorder is primarily intended for intermediate to advanced musicians, as well as discerning players seeking a reliable tenor for repertoire. It is especially well-suited to Baroque music (clear tone, precise articulation), but also fits very well in ensembles, early music more broadly, and ambitious educational projects thanks to its consistent behavior across the entire range.

Sound and Design

The cherry wood contributes to a rich and warm tonal color, with a beautiful presence in the midrange, essential for the tenor recorder in consort. The bore work and voicing described as "bright Baroque" promote a clear projection and precise attack articulation. The recorder is designed for an agile and quick response across all octaves, featuring fully scooped tone holes (internal machining aimed at improving intonation and ease of sound production). In terms of finish, the oiled surface (vegetable oils) highlights the wood, while the finely ornamented rings add an elegant and traditional touch.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

The recorder comes with a case, a wooden cleaning rod, and joint grease : to complement daily maintenance, a soft, lint-free cloth dedicated to external cleaning can be useful, especially after playing, to preserve the oiled finish.

Technical specifications

Level	Professional	Color	Brown
System	Baroque	Finishing	Natural
Materials	Cherry

Type	tenor recorder	Rings	finely ornamented
Model	Denner	Fingering	Baroque
Material	cherry wood	Double hole	yes
Construction	3 pieces	Double key	yes
Finish	surface treated with vegetable oils	Preparation	instrument adjusted by a luthier (ready to play)
Tone hole drilling	fully scooped holes