Jean-Luc Boudreau is one of the finest recorder makers in the world and has been working in this field since 1980.  His background is in science and music and he is mainly interested in the development of instruments inspired by early recorders found in various private collections and museums.  His handmade instruments span the renaissance to baroque periods and include early baroque or transitional recorders as well.  Several years ago, he added the Aesthé line of moderately priced instruments and they are his most widely sold line, allowing advanced amateurs to purchase quality instruments at a readily affordable price.  We are proud to be one of his authorized dealers for the Aesthé line. His workshop is near his house, in a quiet suburb of Montreal and he has won awards for both the quality of his instruments and his exporting capabilities to both the US and Europe as well as to Asia.  If you can read German, here is a Portrait of Jean-Luc Boudreau from Windkanal 2001 (In German)

 

Jean-Luc Boudreau and customer, Berlin Exhibition, 2004

 

Jean-Luc Boudreau and customer, Berlin Exhibition, 2004

   
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Aesthé (Boudreau)Aesthé
Sopranino440Grenadilla (African Blackwood)TwoDoubleEnglish Used - Mint condition! sweet sound and can be played with fat fingers! $545$485
Aesthé (Boudreau)Aesthé
Sopranino440Brazilian BoxwoodTwoDoubleEnglishNew - sweet sound and can be played with fat fingers! $545$545
Aesthé (Boudreau)Aesthé
Sopranino440Grenadilla (African Blackwood)TwoDoubleEnglishNew - sweet sound and can be played with fat fingers! $545$545
Aesthé (Boudreau)Transitional
Soprano
Osborne - Rowing X
Osborne - Greensleeves X
440MapleTwoDoubleEnglishNew - wide bore with full range! excellent for renaissance consorts or 17th c. Italian sonatas $270$270
Aesthé (Boudreau)Transitional
Soprano
Osborne - Rowing X
Osborne - Greensleeves X
440BoxwoodTwoDoubleEnglishNew - wide bore with full range! excellent for renaissance consorts or 17th c. Italian sonatas $380$380
Aesthé (Boudreau)Aesthé
Soprano440 European BoxwoodThreeDoubleEnglishNew - professional quality at a moderate price! $580$580
Aesthé (Boudreau)Aesthé
Soprano415European BoxwoodThreeDoubleEnglishNew - professional quality at a moderate price! $595$595
Jean-Luc Boudreau Cylindrical
Boudreau Cylindrical Soprano A440

 
Soprano440 MapleOneSingle RenaissanceNew - Lovely medieval or renaissance cylindrical soprano  This is a fine instrument to lead a renaissance consort or for medieval solos and duets. $700$700
 Jean-Luc Boudreau Steenbergen
Boudreau Steenbergen Soprano A415 Boxwood
Soprano415European BoxwoodThreeDoubleEnglish Used - Mint Condition As New - Very pleasing round tone, perfect for Bigaglia, Senaille, Delalande, Delavigne and Telemann $1320

$1195 

 Jean-Luc Boudreau Bressan
Boudreau Bressan Fourth Flute A415
Fourth Flute (soprano in Bb)415European BoxwoodThreeDoubleEnglish New - Perfect instrument for Dieupart and several other soprano suites and sontatas in flat keys! $1430

$1430 

Aesthé (Boudreau)Aesthé
Alto415Brazilian BoxwoodThreeDoubleEnglishNew - professional quality at a moderate price! $805$805
Aesthé (Boudreau)Aesthé
Alto415European BoxwoodThreeDoubleEnglishNew - professional quality at a moderate price! $950$950
Aesthé (Boudreau) Convertible
Aesthe Convertible Alto A440/A415
 
Alto 440/415 IronwoodThree DoubleEnglish New - Beautiful tone and great for playing both pitches! Separate foot joints for both centers ensures perfect tuning. $1125

$1125

Jean-Luc Boudreau Steenbergen
Boudreau Steenbergen Alto Boxwood A415
 
Alto

Colpron/Telemann(X)

415 European Boxwood ThreeDouble English New - Beautiful tone speaking very easily on the highest notes. $1760

$1760

Aesthé (Boudreau)Aesthé
 
Alto440Brazilian Boxwood w/Artificial IvoryThreeDoubleEnglishNew - professional quality at a moderate price! $785 SOLD! to the gentleman in Baton Rouge

7/30/2009 

 Jean-Luc Boudreau Steenbergen
Boudreau Steenbergen Soprano A415 Boxwood
Soprano415European BoxwoodThreeDoubleEnglish Used - Mint Condition As New - Very pleasing round tone, perfect for Bigaglia, Senaille, Delalande, Delavigne and Telemann $1200 SOLD! to the gentleman in Genoa

9/30/2007 

Jean-Luc Boudreau Bressan


Alto
Colpron/Telemann(X)
415Stained BoxwoodFiveDoubleEnglish Used, Excellent Condition! - Two centers and two feet, double holes with English and single holes with Hotteterre.$2150 SOLD! to the gentleman in Tokyo

11/24/2006  

Jean-Luc Boudreau Steenbergen

 
Alto

Colpron/Telemann(X)

415Boxwood w/four ivory mountingsThreeSingleHotteterre New - Beautiful tone speaking very easily on the highest notes. $1850 SOLD! to the young lady in Chicago

9/24/2006 

Jean-Luc Boudreau Steenbergen

 
Alto

Colpron/Telemann(X)

415Boxwood w/four ivory mountingsThreeDoubleEnglish New - Beautiful tone speaking very easily on the highest notes. $1850 SOLD! to the gentleman in Tokyo

9/21/2006 

Jean-Luc BoudreauDenner
Alto415Boxwood w/two ivory mountingsThreeDoubleEnglishUsed - Rich tone. Beautiful Instrument at  Excellent value! $1750 SOLD

12/07/2005

Jean-Luc BoudreauDeBey (X)
Alto415Stained BoxwoodThreeDoubleEnglishUsed - Sensuous tone for French music. Chipped artificial ivory ring on center tenon. $1350 SOLD

12/15/2004 

Jean-Luc Boudreau Bressan
Alto415Stained BoxwoodThreeDoubleEnglishUsed - Mint condition! Plays great after revoicing by Maker on 11/15/2003 Save! $1350 SOLD

4/23/2004

 

Jean-Luc BoudreauDebey
Alto440Boxwood w/artificial ivory ringsThreeDoubleEnglishNew - Outstanding instrument for A440! $1250 SOLD

12/13/2003