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  • Marsyas Treble in Castello Box

    Reference: K4413

    Brand: Kung

    Marsyas Treble in Castello Box

    • Made from selected Castello Boxwood
    • Baroque double holes.
    • Supreme elegance in sound and design.
    • Flexibility and strength for solo and ensemble playing
    • The Boxwood Marsyas has an elegant and fine sound.
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    $1,438.26
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    $1,438.26
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    • Made from selected Castello Boxwood
    • Baroque double holes.
    • Supreme elegance in sound and design.
    • Flexibility and strength for solo and ensemble playing
    • The Boxwood Marsyas has an elegant and fine sound.
  • Bb 'Folklora', Descant Recorder in Palisander

    Reference: K1906

    Brand: Kung

    Bb 'Folklora', Descant Recorder in Palisander

    Bb descant in Palisander (Rosewood), Baroque double holes. This is our special recorder for everyone wanting to play with an instrument tuned in B flat. It is a whole tone lower than the soprano in C, and this recorder in B flat sounds deeper and stronger from the beginning. It is used in Swiss folk music, but is also used by pro's who appreciate its very special sound.

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    $586.44
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    $586.44
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    Bb descant in Palisander (Rosewood), Baroque double holes. This is our special recorder for everyone wanting to play with an instrument tuned in B flat. It is a whole tone lower than the soprano in C, and this recorder in B flat sounds deeper and stronger from the beginning. It is used in Swiss folk music, but is also used by pro's who appreciate its very special sound.

  • Marsyas Descant Recorder in Castello Boxwood

    Reference: K4313

    Brand: Kung

    Marsyas Descant Recorder in Castello Boxwood

    • Made from selected Castello Boxwood.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • Supreme elegance in sound and design.
    • Flexibility and strength for solo and ensemble playing
    • The Boxwood Marsyas has an elegant and sweet sound
    Regular price
    $728.00
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    $728.00
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    • Made from selected Castello Boxwood.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • Supreme elegance in sound and design.
    • Flexibility and strength for solo and ensemble playing
    • The Boxwood Marsyas has an elegant and sweet sound
  • Marsyas Tenor Recorder in Plumwood

    Reference: K4504

    Brand: Kung

    Marsyas Tenor Recorder in Plumwood

    • Made from selected Plumwood.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • Supreme elegance in sound and design.
    • Flexibility and strength for solo and ensemble playing
    • The Plumwood Marsyas has a warm and elegant sound.
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    $1,993.06
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    $1,993.06
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    • Made from selected Plumwood.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • Supreme elegance in sound and design.
    • Flexibility and strength for solo and ensemble playing
    • The Plumwood Marsyas has a warm and elegant sound.
  • Superio Tenor Recorder in Cherry

    Reference: K2503

    Brand: Kung

    Superio Tenor Recorder in Cherry

    • Made from selected Cherry.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • This is a solo instrument par excellence, also outstanding in ensemble playing.
    • Elegant Baroque styling.
    • The wide range and rich sound allows selected flute repertoire to be played.
    • The Cherry Superior has an elegant and clear sound.
    Regular price
    $1,845.80
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    $1,845.80
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    • Made from selected Cherry.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • This is a solo instrument par excellence, also outstanding in ensemble playing.
    • Elegant Baroque styling.
    • The wide range and rich sound allows selected flute repertoire to be played.
    • The Cherry Superior has an elegant and clear sound.
  • Superio Sopranino Recorder in Pearwood

    Reference: K2201

    Brand: Kung

    Superio Sopranino Recorder in Pearwood

    • Made from selected Pearwood.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • A strong sound for dynamic playing either in ensemble or solo.
    • Elegant Baroque styling.
    • The Pearwood Superior has an earthy and warm sound.
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    $396.13
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    $396.13
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    • Made from selected Pearwood.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • A strong sound for dynamic playing either in ensemble or solo.
    • Elegant Baroque styling.
    • The Pearwood Superior has an earthy and warm sound.
  • Studio Sopranino Recorder Maple

    Reference: K1202

    Brand: Kung

    Studio Sopranino Recorder Maple

    • Made from selected Maple.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • Suitable for beginners as well as for ensemble playing.
    • The Kung Studio model recorders have a warm and pleasant sound
    • Includes sturdy carry pouch and service card/fingering chart.
    Regular price
    $277.00
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    $277.00
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    • Made from selected Maple.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • Suitable for beginners as well as for ensemble playing.
    • The Kung Studio model recorders have a warm and pleasant sound
    • Includes sturdy carry pouch and service card/fingering chart.
  • Marsyas Treble Recorder in Grenadilla

    Reference: K4407

    Brand: Kung

    Marsyas Treble Recorder in Grenadilla

    • Made from selected Grenadilla.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • Supreme elegance in sound and design.
    • Flexibility and strength for solo and ensemble playing
    • The Grenadilla Marsyas has an elegant and powerful sound.
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    $2,065.89
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    $2,065.89
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    • Made from selected Grenadilla.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • Supreme elegance in sound and design.
    • Flexibility and strength for solo and ensemble playing
    • The Grenadilla Marsyas has an elegant and powerful sound.
  • Superio Sopranino Recorder in Olive Wood

    Reference: K2209

    Brand: Küng

    Superio Sopranino Recorder in Olive Wood

    • Baroque Double Holes.
    • A strong sound throughout the entire register.
    • Suitable for various combinations in ensemble or in solo playing.
    • The Olive Superio has a clear and powerful sound with an attractive warmth
    Regular price
    $765.00
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    $765.00
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    • Baroque Double Holes.
    • A strong sound throughout the entire register.
    • Suitable for various combinations in ensemble or in solo playing.
    • The Olive Superio has a clear and powerful sound with an attractive warmth
  • Superio Descant Recorder in Palisander

    Reference: K2306

    Brand: Kung

    Superio Descant Recorder in Palisander

    • Made from selected Palisander.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • A strong sound for dynamic playing either in ensemble or solo.
    • Elegant Baroque styling.
    • The Palisander Superior has clear and powerful sound.
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    $641.00
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    $641.00
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    • Made from selected Palisander.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • A strong sound for dynamic playing either in ensemble or solo.
    • Elegant Baroque styling.
    • The Palisander Superior has clear and powerful sound.
  • Superio Descant Recorder in Pearwood

    Reference: K2301

    Brand: Kung

    Superio Descant Recorder in Pearwood

    • Made from selected Pearwood.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • A strong sound for dynamic playing either in ensemble or solo.
    • Elegant Baroque styling.
    • The Pearwood Superior has an earthy and warm sound.
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    $403.00
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    $403.00
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    • Made from selected Pearwood.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • A strong sound for dynamic playing either in ensemble or solo.
    • Elegant Baroque styling.
    • The Pearwood Superior has an earthy and warm sound.
  • Studio Garklein Recorder in Maple

    Reference: K1102

    Brand: Kung

    Studio Garklein Recorder in Maple

    • Made from selected Maple.
    • Baroque single holes.
    • Suitable for beginners as well as for ensemble playing.
    • The Kung Studio model recorders have a warm and pleasant sound.
    • Includes sturdy carry pouch and service card/fingering chart.
    Regular price
    $174.00
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    $174.00
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    • Made from selected Maple.
    • Baroque single holes.
    • Suitable for beginners as well as for ensemble playing.
    • The Kung Studio model recorders have a warm and pleasant sound.
    • Includes sturdy carry pouch and service card/fingering chart.
  • Studio Tenor Recorder in Maple

    Reference: K1502

    Brand: Kung

    Studio Tenor Recorder in Maple

    • Made from selected Maple.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • Suitable for beginners as well as for ensemble playing.
    • The Kung Studio model recorders have a warm and pleasant sound.
    Regular price
    $696.24
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    $696.24
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    • Made from selected Maple.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • Suitable for beginners as well as for ensemble playing.
    • The Kung Studio model recorders have a warm and pleasant sound.
  • Studio Treble Recorder in Maple

    Reference: K1402

    Brand: Kung

    Studio Treble Recorder in Maple

    • Made from selected Maple.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • Suitable for beginners as well as for ensemble playing.
    • The Kung Studio model recorders have a warm and pleasant sound.
    Regular price
    $492.00
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    $492.00
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    • Made from selected Maple.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • Suitable for beginners as well as for ensemble playing.
    • The Kung Studio model recorders have a warm and pleasant sound.
  • Superio Descant Recorder in Olivewood

    Reference: K2309

    Brand: Kung

    Superio Descant Recorder in Olivewood

    • Made from selected Olivewood.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • A strong sound for dynamic playing either in ensemble or solo.
    • Elegant Baroque styling.
    • The Olivewood Superior has an earthy, clear, light sound.
    Regular price
    $730.00
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    $730.00
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    • Made from selected Olivewood.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • A strong sound for dynamic playing either in ensemble or solo.
    • Elegant Baroque styling.
    • The Olivewood Superior has an earthy, clear, light sound.
  • Superio Descant Recorder in Castello Stained Boxwood

    Reference: K2314

    Brand: Kung

    Superio Descant Recorder in Castello Stained Boxwood

    • Made from selected Castello Boxwood (stained).
    • Baroque double holes.
    • A strong sound for dynamic playing either in ensemble or solo.
    • Elegant Baroque styling.
    • The Boxwood Superior has an earthy and warm sound.
    Regular price
    $495.00
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    $495.00
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    • Made from selected Castello Boxwood (stained).
    • Baroque double holes.
    • A strong sound for dynamic playing either in ensemble or solo.
    • Elegant Baroque styling.
    • The Boxwood Superior has an earthy and warm sound.
  • Superio Treble Recorder in Castello Boxwood

    Reference: K2414

    Brand: Kung

    Superio Treble Recorder in Castello Boxwood

    • Made from selected Castello Boxwood.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • A strong sound for dynamic playing either in ensemble or solo.
    • Elegant Baroque styling.
    • The Boxwood Superior has an earthy and warm sound.
    Regular price
    $1,128.22
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    $1,128.22
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    • Made from selected Castello Boxwood.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • A strong sound for dynamic playing either in ensemble or solo.
    • Elegant Baroque styling.
    • The Boxwood Superior has an earthy and warm sound.
  • Superio Treble Recorder in Olivewood

    Reference: K2409

    Brand: Kung

    Superio Treble Recorder in Olivewood

    • Made from selected Olivewood.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • A strong sound for dynamic playing either in ensemble or solo.
    • Elegant Baroque styling.
    • The Olivewood Superior has an earthy, clear and light sound.
    Regular price
    $1,470.51
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    $1,470.51
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    • Made from selected Olivewood.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • A strong sound for dynamic playing either in ensemble or solo.
    • Elegant Baroque styling.
    • The Olivewood Superior has an earthy, clear and light sound.
  • Marsyas Treble Recorder in Olivewood

    Reference: K4409

    Brand: Kung

    Marsyas Treble Recorder in Olivewood

    • Made from selected Olivewood.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • Supreme elegance in sound and design.
    • Flexibility and strength for solo and ensemble playing
    • The Olivewood Marsyas has a warm, elegant and fine sound
    Regular price
    $2,065.89
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    $2,065.89
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    • Made from selected Olivewood.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • Supreme elegance in sound and design.
    • Flexibility and strength for solo and ensemble playing
    • The Olivewood Marsyas has a warm, elegant and fine sound
  • Marsyas Tenor Recorder in Castello Boxwood

    Reference: K4513

    Brand: Kung

    Marsyas Tenor Recorder in Castello Boxwood

    • Made from selected Castello Boxwood.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • Supreme elegance in sound and design.
    • Flexibility and strength for solo and ensemble playing
    • The Boxwood Marsyas has a warm and elegant sound.
    Regular price
    $2,297.00
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    $2,297.00
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    • Made from selected Castello Boxwood.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • Supreme elegance in sound and design.
    • Flexibility and strength for solo and ensemble playing
    • The Boxwood Marsyas has a warm and elegant sound.
  • Superio Tenor Recorder in Olivewood

    Reference: K2509

    Brand: Kung

    Superio Tenor Recorder in Olivewood

    • Made from selected Olivewood.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • This is a solo instrument par excellence, also outstanding in ensemble playing.
    • Elegant Baroque styling.
    • The wide range and rich sound allows selected flute repertoire to be played.
    • The Olivewood Superior has an elegant, clear and light sound.
    Regular price
    $2,601.95
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    $2,601.95
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    • Made from selected Olivewood.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • This is a solo instrument par excellence, also outstanding in ensemble playing.
    • Elegant Baroque styling.
    • The wide range and rich sound allows selected flute repertoire to be played.
    • The Olivewood Superior has an elegant, clear and light sound.
  • K4 Treble Recorder in Stained Castello Boxwood

    Reference: K7413

    Brand: Kung

    K4 Treble Recorder in Stained Castello Boxwood

    K4 stands for:

    • P.I. Bressan, for the drilling profile of the recorder and the luxurious design
    • Ernst Meyer, Maître Flutier, for the extra wide diapason and the unique voicing
    • Maurice Steger, the masterly soloist and conductor
    • Küng, the manufacturer who combines high quality with traditional hand craft

    Regular price
    $2,661.14
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    $2,661.14
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    K4 stands for:

    • P.I. Bressan, for the drilling profile of the recorder and the luxurious design
    • Ernst Meyer, Maître Flutier, for the extra wide diapason and the unique voicing
    • Maurice Steger, the masterly soloist and conductor
    • Küng, the manufacturer who combines high quality with traditional hand craft

  • Superio Tenor Recorder in Pearwood

    Reference: K2501

    Brand: Kung

    Superio Tenor Recorder in Pearwood

    • Made from selected Pearwood.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • This is a solo instrument par excellence, also outstanding in ensemble playing.
    • Elegant Baroque styling.
    • The wide range and rich sound allows selected flute repertoire to be played.
    • The Pearwood Superior has an earthy, warm and rich sound.
    Regular price
    $1,653.50
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    $1,653.50
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    • Made from selected Pearwood.
    • Baroque double holes.
    • This is a solo instrument par excellence, also outstanding in ensemble playing.
    • Elegant Baroque styling.
    • The wide range and rich sound allows selected flute repertoire to be played.
    • The Pearwood Superior has an earthy, warm and rich sound.
  • Superio Tenor Recorder in Stained Pearwood

    Reference: K2511

    Brand: Kung

    Superio Tenor Recorder in Stained Pearwood

    • Made from selected Pearwood (stained a dark red).
    • Baroque double holes.
    • This is a solo instrument par excellence, also outstanding in ensemble playing.
    • Elegant Baroque styling.
    • The wide range and rich sound allows selected flute repertoire to be played.
    • The Pearwood Superior has an earthy, warm and rich sound.
    Regular price
    $1,703.87
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    $1,703.87
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    • Made from selected Pearwood (stained a dark red).
    • Baroque double holes.
    • This is a solo instrument par excellence, also outstanding in ensemble playing.
    • Elegant Baroque styling.
    • The wide range and rich sound allows selected flute repertoire to be played.
    • The Pearwood Superior has an earthy, warm and rich sound.

Browse and Buy Top-Quality Kung Recorders

Price and looks are secondary to how an instrument actually performs. Kung recorders have been the choice of musicians since 1938 for tonal stability and effortless blending. Based in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, Kung recorders are crafted with precision, careful wood selection, and a finish designed to age gracefully with your playing style.

At Orpheus Music, we curate Kung recorders for consort performance, rehearsal durability, and Australian climate conditions. Our selection prioritises stability, response, and musical integrity over time, offering instruments suited for both solo and ensemble contexts.

What Makes Kung Recorders Distinct

Kung recorders are defined by structural precision and tonal refinement, preserving stable intonation across registers while maintaining flexibility for ensemble blending.

Key Design Characteristics

  • Baroque fingering systems with single or double holes, depending on the model.
  • Carefully graduated bore design for even response across all registers.
  • Tonewood selected for tonal purpose rather than appearance alone.
  • Consistent craftsmanship across soprano, alto, tenor, and bass voices.

Material Options

  • Cherrywood – depth in the lower register.
  • Pearwood – balanced, warm ensemble tone.
  • Plumwood – warmth and expressive nuance for solo repertoire.
  • Olivewood – smooth, rounded tonal character.
  • Grenadilla – brilliance and projection.

Kung Recorder Models and Series We Stock

Our range spans student to advanced performance models in multiple sizes.

Studio Series

  • Designed for students and developing ensemble players.
  • Stable tuning, reliable articulation, and approachable response.
  • Available in Garklein, Sopranino, Descant, Treble, and Tenor in pearwood, stained pearwood, maple, and cherry.

Superio Series

  • For advancing players seeking stronger projection and tonal depth.
  • Available in Sopranino, Descant, Treble, Tenor, and Bass in cherry, pearwood, plumwood, palisander, and grenadilla.
  • Suitable for solo performance and defined ensemble roles.

Marsyas Series

  • Refined tonal colour and flexibility for expressive performance.
  • Available in Descant and Treble in plumwood, olivewood, and grenadilla.
  • Recognised for elegance of finish and dynamic range.

Specialty Models

  • Sinor Comfort Knick Tenor – bent headjoint for ergonomic balance.
  • Superio Knick Bass – strong foundational tone for consorts.
  • Bb ‘Folklora’ Descant – tuned a whole tone lower for folk repertoire and specialist ensembles.

Why Choose Orpheus Music for Kung Recorders

We select our Kung recorders based on tonal character, craftsmanship, and long-term reliability. Our team understands recorder repertoire and teaching, ensuring each instrument remains structurally sound and improves with your playing.

What You Can Expect

  • High-quality stock sourced directly from Switzerland.
  • Carefully selected tonewoods across all series.
  • Multiple sizes from Sopranino through Bass.
  • Inspection before dispatch.
  • Fully insured shipping for peace of mind.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I upgrade my current recorder to a higher-level Kung model?

Yes, Kung recorders are available across multiple performance levels, from the student-friendly Studio Series to the advanced Marsyas Series, making it easy to find an instrument that matches your evolving skills and needs.

Are Kung recorders suitable for beginners?

Yes, the Studio Series is specifically designed for beginners and students, offering stable tuning, approachable response, and reliable performance in classroom and ensemble settings.

Do Kung recorders come with accessories?

Most Kung recorders come with a protective bag or case, cleaning rod, and maintenance instructions. Check individual product listings for specific inclusions.

Are Kung recorders suitable for ensemble playing?

Yes, Kung recorders are designed with stable intonation and tonal balance, making them ideal for consort and ensemble settings across all performance levels.

Do Kung recorders come pre-tuned?

Yes, Kung recorders are crafted with precise tuning and are inspected for intonation stability before being shipped.