--- product_id: 10715926 title: "Recorder (A303AI)" brand: "aulos" price: "NZ$150" currency: NZD in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/10715926-recorder-a303ai store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # Soprano sound Includes carrying bag Wood grain finish Recorder (A303AI) **Brand:** aulos **Price:** NZ$150 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎵 Play the Past, Embrace the Future! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Recorder (A303AI) by aulos - **How much does it cost?** NZ$150 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/10715926-recorder-a303ai) ## Best For - aulos enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted aulos brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Complete Set:** Comes with a finger chart, cleaning rod, and joint grease for effortless maintenance. - • **Timeless Design:** Inspired by 18th-century craftsmanship, this recorder brings history to your hands. - • **Durable Construction:** Crafted from high-quality ABS plastic for longevity and resilience. - • **Lightweight & Portable:** Easily transportable with a leatherette bag, perfect for on-the-go musicians. - • **Superior Sound Quality:** Experience a refined, sonorous tone that elevates your musical expression. ## Overview The Aulos Recorder (A303AI) is a soprano recorder designed with a nod to the original 18th-century Richard Haka model. Featuring a simulated wood grain finish, this three-piece instrument is made from durable ABS plastic, ensuring a soft and sonorous tone. It comes complete with a leatherette carrying bag, finger chart, cleaning rod, and joint grease, making it an ideal choice for both beginners and seasoned musicians. ## Description The Aulos 703W is a beautifully designed and well-crafted soprano recorder. Modelled on an original design by the early 18th century Richard Haka this simulated wood grain instrument has a refined, sonorous and soft tone making it suitable for baroque repertoire. The instrument is of the standard 3 piece design, so it can be cleaned and maintained with little effort. It even comes with its own joint grease which makes assembling the instrument smooth and leaves no room for Air leaks. The finish is a light brown wood grain effect with ivory trim and it comes supplied with a leatherette bag, fingering chart, cleaning rod and joint grease. ## Features - Soprano recorder modelled on an original 18th century Richard haka design - Simulated wood grain finish with a refined, sonorous and soft tone - 3 piece construction - light Brown body with ivory trim - Made from ABS plastic - Supplied in leatherette Bag, with finger chart, cleaning rod and joint grease ## Product Details - **Color:** Multi - **Brand:** Aulos - **Instrument Key:** C - **Style:** Modern - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 12.99 x 1 x 1 inches ## Images ![Recorder (A303AI) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/416hNzXLFYL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Pattern** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is "descant" the same as "soprano?"** A: Yes, a "soprano" or "descant" recorder is the smaller recorder in "C". The lowest note is "C", and it's approximately 13" long. The "alto" or "treble" recorder is the medium recorder in "F". It's lowest note is "F", and it's approximately 18" long. Americans tend to use "soprano" vs. "alto", while Brits use "descant" vs. "treble". **Q: I would like a recorder in the key of G. Does anyone make one? Or does anyone have any other suggestions? Thank you!** A: Recorders are made in different keys. I suggest you look at Sarah Jeffry’s YouTube channel. It’s chocked full of information. **Q: What kind of music you can't play with this?** A: If you can read music and keep time, you can play the music of your choice. The recorder is an "ancient" instrument, and I use the recorder to approach the authenticity of the music of its time. However, I also play Christmas carols, Irish gigs, modern church music, and any piece I like and for which I am able to find the sheet music. I do not have an "ear" for music, thus I require the notes set to be set to paper. **Q: Is this the aulos haka soprano? i'm asking because the description lists another model aulos recorder (a303ai)** A: No, the Haka series recorders are only the A703 sopranos (B brown, BW brown woodgrain) and the A709 altos. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best plastic recorder *by C***C on February 18, 2019* This is a great recorder. I bought this one essentially seeking out the highest quality plastic recorder I could find and this one delivered. To beat this with a wooden one you would have to get up into at least the medium range of recorders. I bought Yamahas for my wife and son so I could teach them and the tone is night and day. I will say it’s a little harder to play, but not by much, and the tone is worth it. That said, for a total beginner with no experience on any wind instrument whatsoever, it might be a little trickier. But if you have any experience with wind instruments then it really should not be any issue whatsoever. With proper diaphragm support the low C comes out very clear, albeit obviously not a loud as the upper register. There is a narrow range for the thumb when you hit the high A, hence it being a little tricky, but you can quickly get used to it.The faux wood finish…. Well, my other hobby is fine woodworking so to ME it looks a little silly. But the matte finish is very comfortable and I prefer it over a glossy finish. To the lay person you could probably fool them into thinking it’s a wooden recorder from two feet away. I don’t know how long the finish will last, but I suspect eventually it will start to show signs of wear after many years of use. But at about $30, so what, just buy another if cosmetics are a concern. The wood finish to my eye looks better than the Yamaha 312.The case is really surprisingly very nice given the price point. For a soft, unpadded case, you can’t really do any better. It’s a fairly convincing fake leather that is very soft and pliable. It doesn’t feel “cheap” it actually feels quite nice – and it just plain looks good. It also comes with a cleaning stick (supply your own rag), thumb rest (never touched it), and a tiny fingering chart printed on orange paper just to make it harder to read(!).The body fits together very precisely. It did not come with any cork grease, but you can use chapstick or almost anything since it’s plastic. Once put together it’s easy to rotate sections for a preferred finger position, particularly with the bottom third. Once adjusted, it doesn’t slip positions. There is absolutely no leaking to speak of. The overall fit and finish is very good – I saw no blemishes in the paint and I could feel no seams anywhere. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A satisfactory purchase. *by J***E on August 22, 2013* I like this recorder because the tone is good for a reasonablay priced instrument. The lowest register is easy to reach. The more closely spaced fingering holes are more comfortable for my smaller hands to reach than some other brands. I choose an Aulos after trying two different models of resin instruments borrowed from friends. The Aulos model I liked is no longer made, but this one seems a close substitute. I was a little disappponted in the woodtone finish not being as wood-like as I hoped, but it is still an acceptalbe compromise from a shiney plastic finish. My main reason for choosing this instrument to alternate with my older wooden one was its not being subject to damage by extreme temperataures changes in either winter or summer when I occasionally play at events which mirror life in the 18th century. ### ⭐ misleading product *by K***O on March 1, 2022* misleading product ## Frequently Bought Together - Aulos Recorder (A303AI) - Aulos C-tenor recorder, Dark Brown, Synthetic Resin, Baroque Fingering, ABS Plastic, Ideal for Beginner to Intermediate Players - SP2318 - The Sweet Pipes Recorder Book - Alto - Book 1 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/10715926-recorder-a303ai](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/10715926-recorder-a303ai) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-04-25*