Patrick von Huene exhibiting at Stockstadt in 2008Unicorn Music is proud to add von Huene Workshop recorders to its line of quality instruments. The first selection of new instruments was hand-picked by Charles Fischer at the 2009 Boston Early Music Festival. Currently we are offering the Terton soprano at A415, the Ganassi soprano at A440/415, and the Stanesby Jr. alto at A415.
The following links and articles give the basic background of Friedrich von Huene. What they don't tell you is the enormous influence he has had on the overall early instrument scene, especially for recorders and traversos, but even on harpsichord builders by helping to establish Boston as an instrument builder's oasis along with Frank Hubbard in the 60's. Directly or indirectly, his workshop and ideas have impacted a good many of the makers practicing their craft today, directly through Tom Prescott and indirectly through Bob Marvin and Fred Morgan and their associations and instruction of budding instrument makers in the 80's. Also, his Rottenburgh series of designs scaled to A440 greatly influenced the direction of Moeck in the late 60’s through the 90’s.
After apprenticing with his father for many years, Patrick von Huene is
now the proud master craftsman of the von Huene tradition. In many ways this is
like the two-generation instrument making dynasties of the Denners in Nuremburg
and the Stanesbys in London. Patrick also represents the von Huene Workshop at
various international exhibitions in Boston and Stockstadt, Germany.
Patrick von Huene exhibiting at Stockstadt in 2008
Friedrich von Huene Received the Curt Sachs Award for 2003
Friedrich von Huene Interviewed in Tibia (German) - scroll down for actual article after linking
Friedrich von Huene Profiled in Business Forum
| Maker | Model | Size | Pitch | Material | Pieces | Holes | Fingering | Comments | List Price | Our | |
| F. Von Huene (#2284) |
Renaissance | Soprano | 440 | Stained Boxwood | One | Single | English | Used - Lovely renaissance soprano in excellent condition. Thumbhole shows almost no wear. There is some slight discoloration around the lip and tone holes, but no wear. This is a fine instrument to lead a renaissance consort! | NLA | $750 | |
| von Huene | Ganassi |
Soprano |
440/415 | Curly Maple | Three | Single | English (not Ganassi!) | New - Exceptionally beautiful renaissance instrument in two pitches. Hand-selected by Charles Fischer at BEMF 2009 | $1350 | $1350 | |
| von Huene | Terton |
Van Eyck Corelli Soprano |
415 | Stained Boxwood w/art Ivory Mounts | Two | Double | English | New - Very clear sound throughout the range. Hand-selected by Charles Fischer at BEMF 2009 | $1500 | $1500 | |
| von Huene | Stanesby Jr. |
Alto |
415 | European Boxwood | Three | Double | English | New - Beautiful tone for professional or advanced player! Hand-selected by Charles Fischer at BEMF 2009 | $2100 | $2100 | |
| von Huene | Bressan |
Boismortier Voice Flute |
415 | Stained Boxwood | Three | Double | English | Used - mint condition. Thumbhole in pristine condition! Very strong tone for a VF throughout the range! | $2500 | $2250 | |
| von Huene | Terton |
Van Eyck Corelli Soprano |
415 | Stained Boxwood w/art Ivory Mounts | Two | Double | English | Used - mint condition. Thumb bushing. Very clear sound throughout the range. | $1750 |
SOLD to the gentleman in
Toyama 8/15/2008 |
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| F. Von Huene (#3797) | Denner (X)
| Alto | 415 | Stained Boxwood w/Ivory thumb bushing | Three | Double | English | Used - Superb example of early Von Huene Denner - his first model at A415. Includes custom wooden box! | $2100 |
SOLD to the gentleman in Japan 6/15/2007
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| F. Von Huene | von Huene |
Warmup
(X)
Telemann (X) Alto | 440 | Rosewood with Ivory mountings and thumb bushing | Three | Double | English | Used - Excellent condition. Distinctive creamy tone and very easy to play high notes! This instrument is now a collector's item since it uses genuine ivory and is no longer in Production. Stamped F. von Huene, Boston, #1681 | $2100 |
SOLD to the lady in Los Angeles 8/22/2006 |
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| F. Von Huene (#6244) | Denner (X)
| Alto | 415 | Stained Boxwood w/Ivory thumb bushing | Three | Double | English | Used - Superb example of early Von Huene Denner - his first model at A415 | $2100 |
SOLD 12/7/2004 | |
| F. Von Huene (#6717) | Denner (X) | Alto | 415 | Stained Boxwood | Three | Double | English | Used - Superb example of early Von Huene in immaculate condition! | $2100 |
SOLD 7/1/2004 |
