Mollenhauer Waldorf Edition Tenor Recorder

The response is excellent. The tone is mellow and round with few overtones, similar to Mollenhauer's Dream lines.

Notes from low F and up are wonderful. It speaks very easily through the high C (highest I've gone) and trills well throughout. It plays well at a surprisingly low volume (intonation notwithstanding), but can also be fairly loud.

The low C and E are rather unstable and so must be played quietly. The low D is harsh and louder than the C or E, and so must be played quietly to blend with its neighbors and hide its harshness. While this is all normal for a baroque recorder, I was hoping for better performance from the low register based on my experience with the Waldorf Edition alto in particular.

Though my (male) hands are small-ish, I have no trouble or discomfort while playing low notes.

All things considered, the Waldorf Edition tenor is a great instrument for the price, but the weak low notes may limit its usefulness, e.g. for renaissance music.

I’ve had my waldorf tenor recorder now for almost a year now and I’m very satisfied. It speaks beautifully and has an amazing tone.
The only problem I had was that 6 months after I received my tenor recorder, the intonation of some of the notes worsen, and the response of the recorder suddenly changed. Well this was due to the block changing shape after being broken in and an indication that the instrument needed to be revoiced; which is normal for any new recorders. So I had it sent back to Thomann for revoicing. I have my recorder again and I am very impressed with Thomann’s customer service and help throughout this entire process, now the recorder speaks beautifully again.
This is a great Tenor recorder for beginners and for any musicians. Highly recommend!