The innovative design of Paetzold recorders allows for the use of cheaper materials and manufacturing techniques

just like the original

and tenor have been modeled on baroque tenors (Hotteterre

w/ double holes and double or triple keys Range f1 - d4 Pitch a=442

Wenner chose this original instrument because the sound is better balanced than many other surviving three-joint flutes

J. Steenbergen Alto F Recorder by Martin Wenner Decoration:With Imitation Ivory Mounts The innovative design of PaetzoldJan Steenbergen (1676 1752) worked in the first half of the 18th century in Amsterdam as a manufacturer of woodwind instruments, particularly oboes and recorders. A beautifully crafted and well preserved Steenbergen recorder can be found in the collection of F. Bruggen, who also used it in his recordings. Martin Wenner's handmade reproduction has been constructed at the modern pitch of a=442, while preserving many tonal and playing characteristics of