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Kunath Paetzold Manual

Square subcontrabass recorder
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Congratulations
On your new Paetzold by Kunath square subcontrabass recorder.
An excellent choice!
Your new instrument will be a reliable companion with whom to share your
joy in music and many wonderful hours of music-making. We promise!
On the following pages we have put together important information for you
so that you can get to know and understand your instrument and its special
features.
We hope you enjoy reading about and playing your new square recorder!
Further information and fascinating videos can be found in the online version of the Paetzold-by-
Kunath manual at https://paetzoldbykunath.info/
If you have a question that is not answered in these pages, please write to us
or give us a call.
We will be happy to answer your question as soon as possible and supplement the manual
accordingly.
E-Mail: info@kunath.com
Tel: +49 (0) 661 968 938 0
Last updated: February 2021

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  • Page 1 We hope you enjoy reading about and playing your new square recorder! Further information and fascinating videos can be found in the online version of the Paetzold-by- Kunath manual at https://paetzoldbykunath.info/ If you have a question that is not answered in these pages, please write to us or give us a call.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents The subcontrabass ..................3 The head joint: bocal vs. direct-blow ............7 Handling the instrument ................9 Getting started ..................11 Operation of the keys ................12 Tuning and fingering ................16 Care and maintenance ................18 In case of a problem ................... 24 Warranty ....................

  • Page 3: The Subcontrabass

    Subcontrabass The instrument The subcontrabass, whose lowest note is F1, sounds an octave lower than notated. Its sounding range: It is playable chromatically over two octaves. The instrument has an overall height of 220 cm (87 in.) and a sounding length of approx. 360 cm (nearly 12 ft).
  • Page 4 Seal protectors Stand Maintenance and cleaning accessories(as applicable) Instrument assembly...
  • Page 5 First assemble the instrument stand. Place the lower body joint (c) in the stand. Remove the seal protectors and place them in the case. Place the upper body joint (b) onto the lower body (c). Pay close attention to the orientation of the keys—the thumb keys to the rear, all other keys facing forward.
  • Page 6 Disassemble the instrument after playing (including the bocal assembly and condensation plug in the case of the HP-ORIGINAL) so that the individual parts can dry out. After drying, place the protectors back on the joint seals so that they cannot become damaged during storage. Disassemble the stand and stow it away in the instrument case.

  • Page 7: The Head Joint: Bocal Vs. Direct-Blow

    The head joint: bocal vs. direct-blow For every instrument in the Paetzold by Kunath square recorder family there is a suitable head—or heads—as we offer the choice of two, depending on the musical style and the preferred means of expression or method of blowing: the HP-ORIGINAL and the DIRECT-BLOW.
  • Page 8 HP-ORIGINAL—or in rotation with it. The DIRECT-BLOW head can also be adapted to previously manufactured Paetzold by Kunath square basses. The DIRECT-BLOW head joint has no bocal or external mouthpiece; instead the player—much as with a traditional recorder—blows directly into the windway.

  • Page 9: Handling The Instrument

    Handling the instrument Our Paetzold by Kunath square basses are fairly indestructible; almost all parts can be repaired; even instruments that have been in use for decades can be refurbished and modernized. Thanks to the special construction of the head joint, the windway can also be replaced without much effort—a measure that can significantly improve the sound of your...
  • Page 10 recorder When removing your instrument from the case or bag, it is best to grasp the body itself, taking care to avoid the keys. If you should lift the instrument by its keys, you could damage their mechanism. A small stop screw under each key ensures that they remain in alignment and open to a specific height.

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Focus on the hidden beauty within your instrument; your new Paetzold by Kunath square subcontrabass will fully reward the effort.

  • Page 13: Operation Of The Keys

    Yet another reason that we can promise you lasting enjoyment of your Paetzold by Kunath square recorder. And should a problem arise, we are always there to help.
  • Page 14 Often in a modern composition, the composer will intentionally make use of a percussive effect with the Paetzold keys. This is easily achieved by letting your fingers rapidly and forcefully fall onto the keys.
  • Page 15 Paetzold by Kunath square subcontrabass. The double keys for tone holes 6a and 6b thus offer a clever solution here: Although the two holes are a bit far apart, they can be played comfortably with a small movement of the finger thanks to the double keys.
  • Page 16 The lever system for the holes 7a and 7b ensures that the lowest sounding notes are easily accessible despite the large distance. The split levers also make it possible to play the semitones more easily. When the lever key 7a is depressed, both keys of the double hole 7 are automatically closed.

  • Page 17: Tuning And Fingering

    Tuning and fingering Paetzold by Kunath square recorders are tuned to 442 Hz and, with the exceptions noted, largely follow traditional baroque fingering. Thanks to our proprietary 180 degree construction bend, our square recorders can be built much smaller than would actually be necessary for the desired tuning.

  • Page 18: Care And Maintenance

    Care and maintenance The surface of your square recorder To preserve and protect the surface, you should gently wipe down your square bass from time to time with a lint-free, clean cloth. A few drops of furniture polish on the cloth will help to maintain the silky shine and protect the finish from cracking.
  • Page 19 Please be sure to always use the seal protectors when disassembling your square bass. Replacing the seals You can replace damaged seals on the instrument as follows: Carefully remove the old seals and any adhesive residue. Note the correction orientation of the seals. The larger seal is attached to the lower body joint between the assembly tabs.
  • Page 20 Following this procedure should ensure the correct fit of the double seals and an air-tight connection. Replacing damaged seals on the tuning rings This requires a little more skill, especially when attaching the larger seal gaskets. Carefully remove the old seals and all adhesive residue. Take note of which seal sits where on the tuning ring.
  • Page 21 If you are unsure about undertaking this yourself, we will be happy to do it for you. Disinfection If you share your instrument with other players from time to time or if several people play the same instrument, it is advisable to disinfect the mouthpiece regularly.
  • Page 22 Each set of keys is held in place by a two-part (split) axle. Please be aware that very small washers may be found between the individual keys and the bearing posts. During disassembly these must be noted and carefully replaced in their original positions when re-installing the keys. Proceed as follows to remove the keys: The two-part axle can be pushed in on one side with a thin knitting needle and carefully drawn out with a fine pliers on the other side until the first key is...

  • Page 23: In Case Of A Problem

    If you should still need help, you can contact us by telephone at +49 (0) 661 968 938 0 or by e-mail at info@kunath.com. We are also happy to speak with you via video chat. Your Paetzold by Kunath square recorder comes with a five-year warranty.
  • Page 24 condensation water is trapped by the condensation plug and drip cup before it can reach the windway. Narrowing of the windway Another type of hoarseness can occur after an extensive period of regular or frequent playing; clearing the windway will not eliminate it and it tends to become more pronounced with continued use of the instrument.
  • Page 25 If none of these suggestions solve the problem, we will be happy to help you. If the pitch of your instrument is too high, the included tuning rings can help. These are available in two different thicknesses (except for tenor and basset).
  • Page 26 Stand with felt spacers 1 2 3 4 • It is best to replace worn felt spacers with new, thicker felt. We will be happy to send you new felt strips or you can send your stand along with the lower body section of your instrument to our Recorder Sanatorium.

  • Page 27: Warranty

    Warranty Purchase guarantee Your Paetzold by Kunath instrument comes with a five-year guarantee, beginning from the date of invoice. The guarantee is valid worldwide and relates to the absence of defects in the instrument, including functionality and material or production defects. If a defect should arise during the guarantee period, we will repair the product free of charge or-if necessary—...
  • Page 29 The other components of the instrument have been just as ingeniously thought out—and continually improved over the years—such that a Paetzold by Kunath square recorder, as a rule, will play and remain in service far longer, on average, before a visit to the workshop becomes necessary.
  • Page 30 Replacement of key springs Replacement of axles Replacement of key stop screws Renewal as applicable of cork or seals in bocal, mouthpiece, condensation plug and head joint Replacement of cork on the key levers Replacement of the cork covering on the thumb key. Replacement of screws and washers Adjustment and lubrication of mechanics Replacement of cedar block...

  • Page 31: Accessories

    Accessories For every Paetzold by Kunath square recorder we offer a large number of accessories to make transport, storage, and playing safer and easier. In addition to cases and bags, we offer a variety of stands and supports for your instrument. Microphone pickups for amplification are also available—so equipped, our large basses, in particular, really come into their own.
  • Page 32 Hard case The first and foremost task of our hard case, handcrafted in Germany, is to protect your instrument. The interior offers well-padded individual compartments for the instrument parts and accessories. In this way, the instrument is safely protected from the hard knocks and rigours of everyday transport.

  • Page 34: Subcontrabass Stand

    Subcontrabass stand The stand for the subcontrabass is included with the instrument; it provides a secure stand for the instrument even while playing. Instrument stand for the subcontrabass square recorder Our current instrument stand for the subcontrabass consists of four interconnectable individual parts that can be safely stowed in the instrument case.

  • Page 35: Fingering Chart For Subcontrabass

    Fingering chart subcontrabass...

  • Page 37: Contact

    Contact Address Kunath Instrumentenbau Am Ried 7 36041 Fulda, Maberzell Germany Telephone +49 661 968 938 0 +49 661 968 938 0 E-Mail info@kunath.com Website www.kunath.com...

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