Refined craftsmanship and careful attention to tonal balance
marked the work of Dutch woodwind makers during the Baroque period.
This alto recorder by Engelbert Terton shows those qualities through
its stained maple construction and well-proportioned form. With its
robust yet elegant profile, its dark finish brings out the texture
of the wood, while the turned rings and flared foot add both
structure and style. With precisely spaced finger holes, a cleanly
cut windway and block-mount labium, this recorder was designed for
clarity and consistency, making it ideally suited for chamber
settings. Terton, working in Amsterdam, earned recognition for
instruments with a clear tone and stable tuning, and this recorder
reflects both visual balance and acoustic sophistication.
