Recorders for sale

For sale by Philip Dickey – A consort of five Renaissance recorders made by David Ohannesian

The instruments include soprano in C, alto in G, alto in F, tenor in C and basset in F. Pitch is A 440. They were made in 1987-1988 and used extensively between 1988 and 2008. They have been examined this year by the maker, who made minor adjustments and feels that they are all in excellent condition and should be “concert ready” for years to come. (Please see photographs). These are professional-quality instruments.

I prefer to sell the instruments as a set rather than individually because they are voiced to play together. The asking price is $8500, which is midway between what I paid in 1988 and the current price for a new consort by the same maker today ($13,320). Included at no extra cost is a case capable of holding all of the instruments together plus a stand that can be used for storage or in a concert (see photos). Note that the bass is directly blown, without a bocal.

Contact information:  Philip Dickey | philipadickey@icloud.com

For sale by Laura Townsend

Laura Townsend is offering up several instruments for sale. Pictures of each one are below. Contact information:  Laura Townsend | beginbaroque@gmail.com

Von Huene Baroque Tenor #12136 (A = 440) Maple with imitation ivory accents and silver C/C# keys.  Unusual special order, the same shape as a regular Von Huene tenor, but MUCH lighter!  Plays beautifully across all registers with a lovely smooth tone. $2,650

Moeck Alto (A = 440) in a mystery wood.  This used instrument came my way a few years ago and I could not pass it up — it’s a stunningly in-tune alto at a modest price. $200

Ehlert Anciutti Alto (A = 442) in boxwood.  Very powerful high-quality hand-made alto.  Denner fingerings, wide range of expressive possibilities.  $2,100

Prescott Renaissance Tenor # 3748 (A = 440) Maple with brass fittings, key with fontanelle.  Unusual special order in 2 pieces!  Wonderful consort instrument with standard Renaissance fingerings, including open D.  Blends well with Ohannessian consorts as well as other Prescotts.  Grab this opportunity to buy an instrument made by the retiring great American maker! $3,060

Photo gallery:  Click on any image below to enlarge it.