The prices quoted here for used recorders include the tax payable by EU customers. For non-EU customers the cost is less, but not by the same percentage as for new goods. For technical reasons the reduction is somewhat variable at around 7.5%.

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I try as far as possible to offer used instruments which are hardly distinguishable from new. Marked thumb holes are bushed and failing corks and pads are replaced. They are offered with warranty and aftersales service. Please see my care notes. Instruments that I describe as being suitable for ensemble playing do not hold their pitch well with variations in loudness. This is not so much of a fault as it may seem to be at first. Indeed, it can be a real advantage! Such instruments blend well and will easily 'go with the flow'. They are also up to pitch when played softly. I am ambivalent in my approach to the ivory decoration often found on old instruments. I do not consider that it adds to the value (as it did when the instrument was made). Nor do I think it detracts from the value. You must resolve this dilemma yourself. I only refer to it as a 'sleeve' or 'ring' in my description to avoid drawing undue attention it and possibly upsetting a staunch conservationist. I identify plastic where I am sure that this is the material used.

I have produced one of my extended pages, on buying used instruments. You would do well to read it! Click here.

There is also page on the value of used instruments. Click here.

I have decided to expand this page by offering a 'small ads' service for instruments that, for various reasons, I do not want add to my stock. These instruments will be noted below, with links to a new page. The charge for this is £5.00 + VAT (£6.25 at the moment). Please email me if you wish to avail yourself of this service.

Please see this list for the private sale items.

Clearance items now feature at the end of this page.

If you are unsure of the implication of technical terms check my Glossary.

New cases (for used recorders) are offered at 10% discount if ordered with the recorder.

As an experiment, I am not immediately removing sold instruments from my list. This will let you have more pretty pictures to look at and give you a good idea of how I price my used recorders.

GARKEIN FLOTELEIN

None available at the moment.

SOPRANINO RECORDERS

None available at the moment.

DESCANT (SOPRANO) RECORDERS

None available at the moment.

TREBLE (ALTO) RECORDERS

Please also see this list for private sale instruments.

A Dolmetsch. Rosewood (palisander), (19280) with beak sleeve, bushed thumbhole and thumb rest. Very nice 'open' tone and easy top notes. This recorder is in good condition. The original foot was badly damaged where there had once been a bell key. To 'rescue' the instrument Dolmetsch have made me a new foot joint to the original pattern. Its not a perfect match but will probably get better with time. This recorder as come back to me from a happy client who has traded it back against a new Mollenhauer. £250.00

Kung. Old Model. 'Meisterstuck' (similar to the 'Classica'), gloss varnished brown hardwood, possibly palisander or bubinga from 1966. This is a sweet toned ensemble recorder with easy top notes. It has some small cosmetic damage above the window but otherwise it is in very nice condition. With new current pattern blue Kung soft case. This recorder is now sold. (£85.00)

Kung. 'Studio, 421 PAL. Varnished palisander from 1993. This is a superior easy blowing ensemble recorder with easy top notes in excellent condition. Palisander is no longer available for this model. In original vacuum formed Kung case. This recorder is now sold. (£110.00)

J & M Dolmetsch. Pearwood, natural, varnished (101) with bushed thumbhole, Carl Dolmetsch model, used condition, with semi-soft case. £150.00

A Dolmetsch. Rosewood (palisander), (24820) with bushed thumbhole. Very nice 'open' tone, good condition, and recently serviced for me by Dolmetsch. This recorder is now sold. £295.00

The sound file is now also linked from my main sound file page.

Please see this list for a private sale item.

TENOR RECORDERS

Mollenhauer. Old model, palisander, with single brass key and white metal thumb rest. This a nice recorder that plays well with gentle breath pressure over the full range of notes. In original carton. This recorder is now sold. (£230.00)

Kung. 'Studio', 1503. Keyless, cherry wood from 2006. The holes lie comfortably under the hand for most players. This is a fine ensemble recorder with easy top notes, in excellent condition. The cherry wood is light and hard giving extra vitality to the sound. In original blue Kung soft case. This recorder is now sold. (£250.00)

BASS RECORDERS

These recorders are all very playable and will be supplied with a neck strap and cleaning mop, even where they are not illustrated.

J. &. M. Dolmetsch, Maple, low F and F#.
Pipe blown and with keys to the third and fourth finger holes. In nice condition, complete in fitted case.
(£350.00.)

This recorder is out 'on approval' and is probably sold.

Roessler, 268, Meister model, pearwood, low F and F#.
Direct blown and with keys to the third and fourth finger hole. This is the better version with curved windway. In nice condition, complete in fitted case.
£465.00.

Mollenhauer, Canta, 2546K, pearwood, low F and F#.
Knick bass and with keys to the third and fourth finger hole. In nice condition, complete in fitted case.
£550.00.

SUB-BASS RECORDERS

None available at the moment.

These recorders are all acceptably in tune.

Clearance Items