Used Instruments

Here at the Early Music Shop, we have a wide array of used instruments that can fill a need in your ensemble at a price that is much lower than that of a new model. Our inventory changes constantly, so please call with specific requests. Except as noted, all used recorders have been tested, cleaned, revoiced as needed and put into top playing condition. As with new instruments, we are happy to send used instruments out on approval and we encourage you to compare a few options to find the best match for your needs and tastes.
If you have an instrument you would like to place with us for sale on consignment, please give us a call to discuss the specifics.
Note: Only a representative selection of the used instruments we have for sale are listed here - if you don't see what you're looking for, please CALL to inquire. This listing is updated when time allows; instruments listed here may not be available. We regret that we simply do not have the resources to provide pictures or sound samples; please do not ask. Last update: 02/12/2026.

Newest additions are in blue, instrument listings which are greyed out are currently out on approval. Last updated 09/05/2025. Unless otherwise noted, instruments are pitched at a=440/442. S/H = single holes. Instruments described as 'older models' usually date from the 1960's-70's.

Hopf Praetorius soprano recorder in c'', sycamore (European maple), a=440 - $300
Hopf Praetorius alto recorder in g', sycamore, a=440 - $450
Hopf Praetorius alto recorder in f', sycamore, a=440 - $450
Hopf Praetorius tenor recorder in c', sycamore with brass key and fontanelle, a=440 - $900
Hopf Praetorius bass recorder in f', sycamore, with brass key and fontanelle, a=440 - $1500
     These days, recorders  from the old Willi Hopf workshop don't always have the greatest reputation. The company expanded quickly and quality suffered. However, earlier models (as these appear to be) were really very good. Except for the bass, most of these actually play two octaves with a very clear sound and excellent blend and rival the current models from Christoph Hamman.

SPECIAL! IF purchased at a set, these 5 recorders just $3240 (10% off the individual prices)

Zen-On sopranino recorder in f'', Castello boxwood - $150
vH Ganassi soprano recorder in c' #12847, maple, one piece, a=440 $900
Tim Cranmore Haka soprano recorder in c'', boxwood with imitation ivory mounts, a=415 - $1500
Like new Moeck Rottenburgh alto recorder in f', pearwood - $350
RARE Shigeharu Hirao Stanesby alto recorder in f', boxwood - -$2400  price reduced to $1900

FINE HAND-MADE RECORDERS

Levin Renaissance soprano recorder in c'' #0416, maple, one piece - $600
     same, $0232 - $600
Levin Renaissance tenor recorder in c' #0807, maple, one piece with key - $1500
     same, #0722 - $1500
* These Levin-Silverstein Renaissance recorders do not have mean-tone tuning, but otherwise blend well with Prescott and LiVirghi consorts
von Huene Ganassi  soprano recorder in c'' #11441, plum, two pieces with brass ring, a=415 ONLY - $900
Jan Hermans Ganassi soprano recorder in c'', a=440/415, European boxwood with brass ring - $1200
UNIQUE von Huene Ganassi alto recorder in g', a=466, zapatero with brass ring - $1400
von Huene Renaissance tenor recorder in c' #3025, zapatero boxwood with brass key and fontanelle - $2250
     same, #7180, maple - $2000

* please note: von Huene Ganassi recorders and Prescott transitional recorders use standard 'modern' fingerings (NOT 'Ganassi' fingerings)

von Huene Rippert soprano recorder in c'', #6959, rosewood, a-440 - $1200
Prescott Steenbergen soprano recorder in c'' #1336, European boxwood - $1500
von Huene 'standard' alto recorder in f' $1877, rosewood with two ivory socket rings - $1700
      same, #1073, rosewood with ivory rings & mouthpiece - $1600
      same #3345, rosewood with ivory rings & Mouthpiece - $1700
      same, #3469, rosewood with ivory rings & mouthpiece - $1700
Aesthé Denner? alto recorder in f' #31106, boxwood - $1500
Coolsma Bressan alto recorder in f', grenadilla - $1000
Tom de Vries Bressan? alto recorder in f', plum - $1200
Prescott Rippert alto recorder in f' #4009, rosewood - $1500
von Huene Rippert alto recorder in f' #10325, European boxwood - $1900

* von Huene 'standard' models were Friedrich von Huene's original designs made from 1960 until the introduction of the current designs based on 18th century originals. These are all pitched at a=440. They are highly prized for their easy response and full sound, excellent for playing with piano

A=415 and A=392 RECORDERS

Prescott Boekhout soprano recorder in c'', European boxwood, #161, a=415 - $1400
R Palm Oberlender alto recorder in f' #84, boxwood, a=415 - $900
R Turner baroque alto recorder in f', boxwood, single holes & historical fingerings, a=415 - $1200
Prescott JC Denner alto recorder in f' #1380, a=415, boxwood - $1800
Prescott Bressan alto recorder in f' #3477, a=415/392, European boxwood with full imitation ivory mounts; plays well at both pitches - $2400
Prescott Bressan alto recorder in f' #4025, a=415, grenadilla - $1800
     same, boxwood, #4015 - $1800
Netsch Denner alto recorder in f', a=415, boxwood - $1800
von Huene Stanesby Jr. alto recorder in f' #4337, boxwood - $1900
     same, #5967, grenadilla - $1900
     same, #11191, grenadilla - $1900 reduced to $1700
Prescott JC Denner voice flute in d' #707, Turkish boxwood, a=415 with extra center at a=392 (same as tenor recorder at a=440) - $2900
Edwards Bressan? voice flute in d', maple, a=415 - $1500
J. Scott Denner tenor in c', boxwood, keyless, a=415 - $1200 or best offer

Moeck Kynseker soprano recorder in c'', plum, a=442 - $450  
Mollenhauer Dream Edition tenor recorder in c', plum with brass keys (single hole on 6) - $800 
Hopf Renaissance soprano recorder in c'', pear, a=440 - $200
Hopf Renaissance alto recorder in f', pear, a=440 - $300
Mollenhauer Kynseker alto recorder in f', maple, older model - $475
Mollenhauer Kynseker tenor recorder in c', maple, keyless - $500
     same, key & fontanelle - $875
     same, older model, key & fontanelle - $850
Hopf Praetorius tenor recorder in c', maple, key & fontanelle - $850
Kobliczek Praetorius tenor recorder in c', sycamore, keyless - $500
Moeck Renaissance tenor recorder in c', first generation, with key & fontanelle, maple - $350
Moeck Renaissance recorder CONSORT. These are current model NEW instruments from a store closing at 75% or more off the current price. Stained maple with brass rings, all supplied in individual deluxe fitted cases.
     sopranino in f'' - $400
     soprano in c'' - $550
Hopf Praetorius tenor recorder in c', sycamore, keyless - $500  price cut to $400
Moeck Renaissance tenor recorder in c', first generation, with key & fontanelle, maple - $350
 
Roessler Oberlender soprano recorder in c'', boxwood, a=440 - $275 (matched pair in stock)
Aura Conservatorium soprano recorder in c'', pear, a=440 - $200
Coolsma soprano recorder in c'', grenadilla with imitation ivory mounts, a=440 - $300 
     older model Denner, rosewood - $300
Moeck Rottenburgh soprano recorder in c'',  maple with ivory rings - $200
     same, Maracaibo boxwood - $300
     same, plum, $250
     same, palisander - $300-350
     same, grenadilla with ivory rings - $375
     same, current model, grenadilla (no ivory) $425
Mollenhauer Denner alto recorder in f', pearwood, a=442 - $300
     same, grenadilla - $700
We generally have about 2 dozen Moeck Rottenburgh altos dating from the 1970's to the current model. Instruments are priced based on age, condition, and playability.
Moeck Rottenburgh alto recorder in f', maple, a=440 - $250-300 (4 in stock)
     same, newer model in pear, A=442 - $350
     same, bubinga with plastic mouthpiece - $450
     same, boxwood, a=440 - $350-450 (3 in stock)
     same, older model with imitation ivory rings - $400 (2 in stock)
     same, plum (older model with imitation ivory rings), a=440 - $300-400 (3 in stock)
     same, palisander (older model with imitation ivory rings), a=440 - $450-550 (3 in stock)
     more recent model, palisander (no ivory), a=440 - $600 (2 in stock)
     same, ebony with ivory rings, a=440 - $500-600 (3 in stock)
Roessler Oberlender alto recorder in f', grenadilla, a=440 - $400 repaired crack in head, price cut to $200
Küng Superio alto recorder in f', Castello boxwood (stained), a=442 - $550
Dolmetsch Bressan alto recorder in f', boxwood - $800
Moeck Rottenburgh tenor recorder in c', maple, unstained (keyless) - $300 (2 in stock)
Moeck Rottenburgh tenor recorder in c', boxwood, older model (keyless) - $450 (2 in stock)
     same, palisander with ivory rings, older model (keyless), a=440 - $500 (3 in stock)
     palisander, current model - $600-$750 (3 in stock)

OLDER DOLMETSCH recorders for those intrigued by FR2's Dolmetsch Legacy Project

soprano recorder in c'', rosewood with ivory mouthpiece, #3722? (difficult to read) - $300
J & M Dolmetsch Stanesby? soprano recorder in c'', grenadilla, a=440 - $400
alto recorder in f', rosewood, #14764 - $300
     same, #10618 (no ivory, repaired crack in head) - $150
     same, #13138 with whisper key - $300

ERGONOMIC altos & tenors

Moeck Rottenburgh alto recorder in f', grenadilla with ivory rings and 2 brass keys on foot- $800
Yamaha YRT304B tenor recorder, modified with bent neck and keys on holes 3 + 4 - $350
Moeck Rottenburgh maple tenor recorder in c' keys for holes 3 & 4 (NO keys on foot) - $500
Moeck Rondo maple Knick-tenor recorder in c' with keyed foot and keys on 3+4 - $750
Moeck Rottenburgh stained maple Knick-Tenor Plus, C/C# keys and keys on 3+4 = $950
Moeck Rottenburgh grenadilla 'Tenor-Plus', C/C# keys and keys on 3+4 = $1400

MODERN RECORDERS

Mollenhauer Modern alto recorder in f', pearwood with E-foot and 3 keys - $1500

Moeck Kirst flute, a=440, blackwood - $500
Polak Kirst flute, a=440 only, European boxwood with imitation ivory rings - $1400
von Huene Grenser flute, a=440 only Eruopean boxwood - $1500
Tomaszewicz Rottenburgh baroque flute, boxwood with imitation ivory mounts, a=415 - $1500 

anonymous alto cornamuse in f, plays well - $400
Körber alto cornamuse - $400
Körber tenor rauschpfeife - $1200

used Cavallaro SATB recorder roll, good condition - $125

Occasionally we are asked to sell estate instruments, usually older model recorders. Often these were the best instruments available—40+ years ago—but they are not quite up to the standards of recorders being produced today. It isn't cost effective to invest in reconditioning these recorders, so they are being sold AS IS and are priced accordingly. Unless otherwise noted, all instruments have double holes, but do NOT include a case.

Rosseler student soprano recorder in c'', pear - $75
Moeck Renaissance soprano recorder in c'', first generation (maple, narrow brass ring) - $125
Hopf 'Renaissance' (NOT Praetorius) soprano recorder in c'', pear - $200
Hopf Renaissance alto recorder in f', pear - $300
Dolmetsch student model alto recorder in f', boxwood - $250
Aura student alto in f', pear, two pieces, like new condition - $150
Küng Classica bass recorder in f', rosewood - $600 price cut to $400