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 bit 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 it is used.

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

There is now a 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. 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

Kung. Old Model. 'Meisterstuck' (similar to the 'Classica'), tulip wood, with beak sleeve and bell rim, from 1968. This is a sweet sopranino with easy top notes (none of them 'cough') and in excellent condition. The pitch is a shade high by modern standards, enabling it to be played delicately, or, pulled out 1mm. as a soloist. With new current pattern blue Kung soft case. This recorder is now sold. £125.00

DESCANT (SOPRANO) RECORDERS

Kung. Old Model. 'Meisterstuck' (similar to the 'Classica'), gloss varnished palisander from 1963. This is a superior two piece ensemble descant with easy top notes. It plays well with low breath pressure and needs pulling out for strong playing. With new current pattern blue Kung soft case. £125.00

TREBLE (ALTO) RECORDERS

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, without 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

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

I will have a Kung 'Classica' straight direct blow bass available shortly.

Please see this list for a private sale item.

SUB-BASS RECORDERS

None available at the moment.

These recorders are all acceptably in tune.

Clearance Items

Basic, entry level plastic trebles from a high quality company, offered at less than trade price. (I need the space!)