Alto Wooden Recorders
Wood Materials
- Kingwood : A very hard and dense wood, Kingwood gives a strong, broad tone. (Gravity after drying approx. 1.2)
- Rosewood : A hard heavy wood for vigorous tone, with rich overtones similar to Kingwood, but a little softer and sweeter. (Gravity after drying approx. 1.0)
- Ebony : Another hard, dense wood characterized by easy response, and a clear elegant sound. (Gravity after drying approx. 1.0)
- Castellowood : A softer wood with a beautiful warm tone, good for expressing subtle musical nuances. Though it is not technically a boxwood, it is commonly referred to as “Castello Boxwood”. (Gravity after drying approx. 0.7)
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Environmentally-conscious lead-free processes
Wood recorders use lead-free coatings and lead free solder.
Cotton Case Bags
The recorder cases are made from environmentally friendly natural cotton.
YRA-901 Hard Case
YRA-901 comes with a dedicated hard case
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