Recorders

Information about different woods from the Mollenhauer website: The main factor influencing the sound of a recorder is the design of the instrument. However, the type of wood used also influences the sound. Which wood is “best” really depends on an individual’s idea of sound as well as on the purpose for which the instrument will be used.

• Pearwood - warm with a strong fundamental
• Rosewood - robust, well-balanced and forceful
• Zapatero boxwood - warm and bright
• Grenadilla - intense and elegant
• Tulipwood - full tone with a strong fundamental
• European boxwood - bright and rich in overtones
• Maple - soft and light
• Plumwood - earthy, smooth structure