Mollenhauer KYNSEKER BASS IN F WITH KEY 457

A Model Inspired by Kynseker: The Renaissance and Early Baroque Spirit at Mollenhauer

The Mollenhauer Kynseker bass recorder is part of a "historical" approach based on instruments attributed to Hieronymus F. Kynseker (Nuremberg, 1636-1686), preserved at the German National Museum in Nuremberg. This range emphasizes the key elements of the original models: characteristic external silhouette and powerful sound, full of relief, to recapture the Renaissance and Early Baroque aesthetic in a modern, reliable, and cohesive ensemble instrument.

For Which Musician and Styles?

This bass recorder in F is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced players (and professionals) who want to enrich a consort, work on early music, or explore a low register rich in fundamentals. It is particularly suited to Renaissance music, Early Baroque, recorder ensembles (SATB), as well as ambitious educational projects seeking a stable, sonorous, and comfortable bass over time.

Sound and Design

Thanks to its dark-stained maple body, the Kynseker offers a warm and dense timbre, with convincing projection to carry the bass line without strain. The tuning and adjustment work aims for a consistent response and smoother sound production in the low register, an essential point for a bass recorder. Its design, faithful to the Renaissance/Early Baroque aesthetic, includes a key (essential for stability and ergonomics in this size) and an adjustable thumb rest to adapt comfort to the player's morphology and posture.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

The included pack covers the essentials for daily playing and maintenance of your instrument: case with strap for transport, microfiber swab for drying, joint grease for assembly, as well as a fingering chart and a maintenance manual to keep the mechanics (key) and joints reliable over time.

Technical specifications

Level	Semi-professional	Color	Brown
System	Baroque	Finishing	Natural
Materials	Maple

Model	Kynseker	Thumb rest	Adjustable (included)
Type	Bass recorder	Case	Yes, with strap
Key	F	Swab	Microfiber
Fingering	Similar to Baroque fingering	Grease	Joint grease
Material	Dark-stained maple	Documentation	Fingering chart and maintenance manual