Kung, based in Schaffhausen, Switzerland have been making good quality recorders since 1938. They remain one of Europe’s most influential makers and are constantly working on new designs and developments. They produce an impressive range of instruments for solo and consort use.

Kung - Studio
The Studio series, although primarily intended for beginners, has proven to be popular with all levels of players requiring a reasonably priced quality instrument. Available from sopranino to tenor all sizes have a narrow labium which helps to produce a tone that is clear, warm and full. Made from cherry, maple or pearwood, the tonal qualities of these instruments also make them highly suitable for ensemble use.
The Studio tenor is keyless but designed so as to be accessible for smaller hands and recent developments have produced a knick style keyless tenor. The series also includes a soprano in b flat in pearwood or palisander.
sopranino
1201 pear
1202 maple
1203 cherry
soprano
1301 pear
1302 maple
1303 cherry
alto
1401 pear
1402 maple
1403 cherry
tenor
1501 pear
1502 maple
1503 cherry
1581 knick tenor pear
folklore soprano b flat
1901 pear
1906 palisander

Kung - Superio

Instruments in this series are of a Baroque design with a narrow windway that produces a light and very elegant tone. Capable of an expressive tone these recorders are very rewarding to play and will cope with the most demanding repertoire. Especially popular is the knick bass in either pearwood or cherry and a new addition to the series is a knick great bass in C in stained maple. This is an attractive and easy to handle instrument with a full sound, easy response and very manageable keywork guaranteed to be a welcome addition to any consort.

soprano
2301 pear
2304 plum
2306 palisander
2308 rosewood
2309 olive
alto
2401 pear
2404 plum
2406 palisander
2408 rosewood
2309 olive
tenor
2501 pear
2503 cherry
2509 olive
bass
2601 knick bass pear
2603 knick bass cherry
Great bass
2722 knick great bass in c stained maple
Contra bass
2822 contra bass in F

Superio great bass in c
2722 knick great bass in stained maple

NEW Superio Contra bass in F
2822 contra bass in stained maple

The new Kung Superio Subbass in F is the low register partner to the hugely successful Superio Great bass in c - it was demonstrated by Andreas Kung at the 2006 Greenwich Festival & Exhibition of Early Music to rave reviews. It is designed for ensemble playing, and has a range of 2 octaves, a clear high register, large finger holes, and a deep, strong sound rich in overtones. The well designed key work is designed for comfort and ease of playing. The right hand keys are all mounted on the long foot making them more stable and quieter than most other key systems. Includes crook and hard case. Optional stand available.
Such is the demand for this new instument that there can be quite a long delivery time! Please enquire with staff to check on stock availability.

Kung - Classica

The Classica series is the traditional Kung range and is available from garklein to subcontra bass. With a full sound, good response and excellent tuning this fine quality range is ideal for consort use. Made predominantly in harder woods such as bubinga, rosewood and grenadilla which add to the rich sound a consort of these instruments can produce.

garklein
3107 grenadilla
3108 rosewood
sopranino
3207 grenadilla
3208 rosewood
soprano
3307 grenadilla
3308 rosewood
alto
3407 grenadilla
3408 rosewood