Moeck 4204 Rottenburgh Soprano

This recorder has responsive articulation, a strong and clear tone through all registers, and gives stability and ease of playing even at the top of its range. The dense exotic boxwood gives a bright tone as expected, however some might find the appearance of the random dark streaks in the otherwise golden wood a little unsightly. My particular instrument is marred somewhat by this characteristic of the Maracaibo, and there is a possibility that this heavy streaking could cause cracking in future, especially around the fipple. Apart from these cosmetic issues, the recorder is well-made and a pleasure to play, and I’d love to own one with a more even woodgrain.