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Identification

Moeck Rottenburgh Maple Bass Recorder with Case

Photo reference

4 uploaded photos

Overview

The instrument bears a clear 'MOECK' maker's mark stamped into the wood. The large size, metal bocal, and specific keywork confirm it is a bass recorder. The light wood grain is consistent with maple.

Story

Moeck is a highly respected German manufacturer of historical woodwind instruments, founded in the early 20th century. The Rottenburgh series, designed in the late 1960s in collaboration with pioneer Friedrich von Huene, is based on surviving 18th-century instruments by Jean-Hyacinthe-Joseph Rottenburgh. It remains one of the most popular and trusted lines for serious recorder players. The secondary market for professional wooden recorders is highly specialized, driven by early music enthusiasts, students, and professional players.

Maker / Origin

Moeck

Condition & Value

The instrument appears structurally intact with its original keywork, metal bocal, and fitted case. The maple wood grain shows no obvious severe damage in the provided photos. The wood appears to be in good cosmetic condition with a lovely warm patina.

Full Research

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Sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance pulled from recent auction results.

Market Analysis

The secondary market for professional wooden recorders is highly specialized, driven by early music enthusiasts, students, and professional players. Moeck is a gold-standard brand, ensuring strong baseline demand. However, buyers are highly sensitive to condition; instruments requiring recorking, repadding, or crack repair see significant discounts compared to fully serviced, ready-to-play examples.

Value Drivers

▲ Moeck brand reputation ensures strong baseline demand and market liquidity.

▲ Rottenburgh series is a recognized professional/advanced standard, commanding a premium over student models.

▲ Presence of the original fitted case and bocal preserves the complete-set value.

Concerns

▼ Unverified playability — if pads leak or keywork binds, the instrument will require a professional overhaul, dropping net value.

▼ Unverified windway and block condition — moisture damage or mold in the block requires specialist repair.

▼ Visible tenon cork compression may require recorking before the instrument can be safely assembled and played.

Best Venue

List on a specialized musician marketplace like Reverb or a dedicated early music forum to reach the right buyer base. If the instrument is fully playable and the pads seal well, price near the $500-$600 mark. If playability is untested, list closer to $300-$400 with clear disclosures about the potential need for servicing.

Upside Potential

If the instrument is confirmed to have been recently serviced with fresh pads, tight corks, and a clear windway, it could reach the top of the range ($600+) or slightly exceed it, as buyers will pay a premium to avoid the wait and cost of a specialized woodwind technician.

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Also found — market-range context

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