Paetzold: Contasbass in F

3-pc contrabass recorder in F, A= 442 Hz.

 The instrument has a range of over 2 chromatic octaves, F2- G4.

Through a patented right, the instrument is the most compact contrabass recorder worldwide.

The instrument is usually played while seated.

With the specially constructed keys, the instrument has a smaller fingering span than that of the alto recorder in F, making this unique design easier for players with small hands. Even the individual automatic thumb keys allow for easier playing of harmonics on this instrument.

 The instrument is overall close to 60 inches in length. The inner bore is about 68 inches long.