Moeck Rottenburgh 429 Alto Recorder – Grenadilla

Moeck Rottenburgh 429 Alto Recorder – Grenadilla with Genuine Ivory Rings – Perfect Condition – 1970s/80s

For sale is an exceptional Moeck Rottenburgh model 429 alto recorder in F, crafted from dense, beautifully grained grenadilla (African blackwood) — a rare feature reserved for Moeck’s highest-grade instruments

Designed by Friedrich von Huene after original 18th-century instruments by Jean-Hyacinth-Joseph Rottenburgh, this recorder offers the warm, rich tone, superb intonation, and expressive response for which the Rottenburgh series is world-renowned.

Features:

• Model: Moeck Rottenburgh 429 (Baroque/English fingering, alto in F)

• Material: Grenadilla (African blackwood) with genuine rings

• Length flute 31.5 cm

• 3-piece construction with corked tenons

• Original Moeck brown hard case with green felt lining

• Complete with original cleaning brush, cork grease container, model tag, fingering charts, and care leaflets in multiple languages

• Made in Germany, ca. 1970s–early 1980s

Condition:
This instrument is in perfect, collector-grade condition. The wood is crack-free, the rings are intact with no shrinkage or discoloration, and the cork joints are clean and firm. It has been meticulously stored and shows minimal signs of play. The bore, block, and windway are pristine.

Provenance:
Includes original paperwork and accessories, adding to its authenticity and collectible value.