These two complimentary databases contain contact and other details of all extant recorder makers of which I am aware and of a number of retailers world-wide. Their operation is (or should be) self-explanatory. To submit corrections and additions please email me (see below).
Readers are encouraged to make free use of the information presented here. However, extensive use or citation should be acknowledged in the usual way. The following format is suggested:
Lander, N.S. (1996-2006). Extant Recorder Makers & Retailers. http://www.recorderhomepage.net/makers.html
A useful listing of early musical instrument makers, agents and retailers may be found in:
Martin Renshaw. (ed) (2000). The Early Music Yearbook 2000. National Early Music Network (NEMA), Cambridge. ISSN 0967-6619.And details of some 220 twentieth-century makers (including those deceased) are provided by:
Sela, B. & G. Peñalver (1997). Fabricantes de Flautas de Pico en el Siglo XX. Revista de Flauta de Pico, Sevilla.
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