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Kunath Paetzold Manual

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Congratulations
On your new Paetzold by Kunath square 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 bass 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 bass 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 tenor ....................3 The head: bocal vs. direct-blow .............. 6 Handling the instrument................7 Getting started ..................9 Operation of the keys ................10 Tuning and fingering ................14 Care and maintenance ................15 Help with problems ..................18 Warranty ....................

  • Page 3: The Tenor

    Tenor The instrument The tenor square recorder, whose lowest note is C4, is notated at sounding pitch. Its sounding range: It is playable chromatically over two octaves. The instrument has an overall length of 58 cm and a sounding length of approx. 55 cm (22 in.). The tenor can be played sitting or standing.
  • Page 4 Instrument assembly Carefully attach the head joint (a) to the body (b). Note that the mouthpiece should point in the same direction as the thumb key. • The head joint (a) is easily recognizable due to its mouthpiece and lack of keys.
  • Page 5 assembly tabs. After playing Disassemble the instrument after playing so that the individual parts can dry out. Video Assembly with HP-ORIGINAL head joint [???]...

  • Page 6: The Head: 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: The HP-ORIGINAL (with a short bocal and mouth piece) and the DIRECT- BLOW.

  • Page 8: 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 9 Proper transport and handling of your square tenor Our hard cases and soft-carry bags will protect your instrument from shocks and external influences. Safely stowed within, your square tenor can be easily stored and transported. Nevertheless, do not handle the packed instrument carelessly and take care with both the hard case and the soft- carry bag that it does not tip over or fall.

  • Page 10: Getting Started

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

  • Page 11: Operation Of The Keys

    Yet another reason that we can promise you lasting enjoyment of your Paetzold by Kunath square tenor. And should a problem arise, we are always there to help.
  • Page 12 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 13 Paetzold by Kunath square tenor. 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 14 Open-hole key The square tenor has a small hole in the thumb key. There is no second thumb key for overblowing on this instrument. The tenor is overblown by pressing the thumb key but leaving the small hole open. This is comparable to the half-hole technique on traditional recorders, where the thumb hole remains partially open for this purpose.

  • Page 15: Tuning And Fingering

    Tuning and fingering Paetzold by Kunath square recorders are tuned to 442 Hz and largely follow traditional baroque fingering. With the purchase of each instrument, 2 tuning rings of differing thickness are included (with the exception of the square tenor, which comes with only one tuning ring, and the basset, for which both tuning rings are the same thickness).

  • Page 16: Care And Maintenance

    Care and maintenance The surface of your square recorder To preserve and protect the surface, you should gently wipe down your bass recorder 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 17 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. We recommend Flautisept for this purpose; it is available in our online shop at: www.blockfloetenshop.de Flautisept is safe for player and recorder.
  • Page 18 In order to maintain the guarantee, the following work should only be carried out after consultation with us. For maintenance purposes or a more extensive intervention, if necessary, the keys can also be removed for lubrication. 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.
  • Page 19 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 tenor recorder comes with a five-year warranty.
  • Page 20 head, on the other hand, is almost immune to this type of clogging, as 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;...
  • Page 21 Telescopic floor spike Should you inadvertently unscrew one of the segment nuts completely, the clamping sleeves may fall out. To reinsert these, make sure that the protrusion of the respective clamping sleeve is fitted into the corresponding recess on the telescopic leg. Lever key creaks Should a lever key begin to make a slight creaking noise, this is in most cases because the cork strip on the rear end of the key is too dry.
  • Page 22 Instrument sits too loosely in its stand The guides that secure your instrument in its stand will over time gradually begin to wear and the recorder may become unsteady. Instrument stand with guide plates • These are adjustable; using the enclosed 2.5 mm Allen key, you can adjust the spacers as needed to fit your instrument.

  • Page 23: 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 24 You can find the serial number of your instrument on the back of the first key.
  • Page 25 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 26 Replacement of all 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 27: 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 28 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 30: Cross Stand

    Cross stand Our custom-designed cross stand allows you to easily and safely set down your instrument when taking a break in playing. It consists of only two elements and is therefore very easy to set up and use. Simply connect the two interlocking parts and place it on the floor.
  • Page 31 Assembly: Stands in our Solo (Resona-based) series are equipped with fitted rubber guides that securely grasp the instrument. Assembly: …with felt guides The felt guides help to gently support the instrument. Should the instrument feel loose in the stand or begin to wobble, new (and thicker, if necessary) felt strips can be glued on.

  • Page 33: Telescoping Floor Spike

    Telescoping floor spike With our fully adjustable floor spike you can support your instrument on the floor. This allows you to play while either standing or sitting without having to hold the entire weight of the instrument in your arms and hands. The mounting bracket of the telescoping floor spike slips over the foot joint of your instrument from below and is fastened with the help of two wing nuts.

  • Page 34: Neck Strap Attachment Bracket

    Neck strap attachment bracket...

  • Page 35: Fingering Chart

    Fingering chart tenor...

  • Page 36: 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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