The Cost Of Music: Plastic Recorders' Price Range

Plastic recorders are a popular choice for children and beginners. They are much cheaper than wooden recorders, which can cost four figures. Plastic recorders are made by pouring melted plastic into a mould, and can be purchased for as little as $2.50, with most costing under $100.

Premier plastic recorders for advanced players

Plastic recorders are made by pouring melted plastic into a mould, letting it cool, and taking it out. Yamaha, Aulos, and Zen-on are known for making good moulds, but there are many other companies that make plastic recorders who haven't figured this out. The pCorder is a beginner plastic soprano recorder and the world's first carbon-neutral recorder, available for $7.99 from West Music in the USA, or £7.99 from Gear4Music.

There are also budget plastic soprano recorders that may not have the best sound quality but are fun toys for young children. These can be purchased from Amazon for £25.99 ($26.99) or Walmart for $5.29.

Budget plastic recorders for beginners

Plastic recorders are ideal for beginners, especially children, as they are inexpensive and easy to maintain. Most plastic recorders are made by pouring melted plastic into a mould, which means that any recorder from the mould will be the same. Therefore, it is important to get a recorder from a good mould. Yamaha, Aulos, and Zen-on are some of the companies that have figured out how to get the moulds right.

Prices for plastic recorders vary, but they are generally affordable. For example, the pCorder, a beginner plastic soprano recorder, is available for $7.99 from West Music in the USA, or £7.99 from Gear4Music. You can also find plastic recorders for as little as $2.50 (£1.99) or $5.44 from Walmart. On the higher end, the Yamaha 312BIII, a premier plastic recorder for more advanced players, costs £31 ($38) from John Packer.

While wooden recorders can be cheaper, they often fall into the toy category. A quality wooden recorder can last a lifetime but requires careful maintenance, which may not be ideal for beginners or children.

Professional plastic recorders

Plastic recorders are generally considered to be beginner instruments, with most professional players opting for wooden recorders. However, there are some professional-quality plastic recorders available, which can even cost more than wooden models.

The Yamaha 312BIII is a premier plastic recorder for more advanced players, costing £31 ($38) from John Packer. Yamaha is considered to be one of the better brands for plastic recorders, along with Aulos and Zen-on.

The pCorder is a beginner plastic soprano recorder and the world's first carbon-neutral recorder. It is available for $7.99 from West Music in the USA, or £7.99 from Gear4Music in the UK.

There are also some very cheap plastic recorders available, such as the Taize 8 Holes Plastic Clarinet Soprano Recorder Flute, which is available for $5.44-$6.79. However, these are likely to be more of a toy than a serious instrument.

Plastic recorders for children

Plastic recorders are a great option for children and beginners. They are much cheaper than wooden recorders, which can cost four figures. Plastic recorders are made by pouring melted plastic into a mould, which means that any plastic recorder under $100 will be more or less the same. Yamaha, Aulos and Zen-on are considered to have the best moulds, but there are many other companies making plastic recorders.

Prices for plastic recorders vary, but they are generally inexpensive. You can buy a beginner plastic soprano recorder for as little as $2.50 from Gear4Music, or $7.99 from West Music in the USA. A budget plastic soprano recorder is a fun toy for young children, but it may not have the best sound quality. A more advanced plastic recorder, such as the Yamaha 312BIII, costs £31 ($38) from John Packer.

If you're looking for a plastic recorder for a child, it's worth considering the price and quality. A budget recorder may not have the best sound, but it could be a good option for a young child who is just starting out. More advanced recorders will have better sound quality, but they may be more expensive.

Yamaha plastic recorders

Yamaha is one of the few companies that have figured out how to get the moulds right for plastic recorders. The Yamaha 312BIII is a premier plastic recorder for more advanced players. It costs £31 ($38) from John Packer. This is significantly more expensive than some other plastic recorders on the market, which can be purchased for as little as $2.50 or £1.99 from Gear4Music, or $7.99 from West Music in the USA. However, the Yamaha recorder is still much cheaper than a quality wooden recorder, which can cost four figures. A beginner wooden soprano recorder from an established brand, such as the Moeck 1212, is available for around £63 ($66) on Thomann, while a professional wooden soprano recorder from Mollenhauer costs £1111 ($1150) on the same website.

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