Kaufmann
Germany, est. 1920s · 11 products across 1 categories
About Kaufmann
Kaufmann is a respected German manufacturer specializing in niche orchestral percussion instruments, particularly known for their Wienerratsche series. The brand has cultivated a reputation for crafting robust, historically-informed instruments favored by professional orchestras and percussion educators. Kaufmann’s offerings fill a specific need within the orchestral percussion landscape, providing authentic and reliable tools for period performance and contemporary compositions.
- • Excellent build quality and longevity
- • Authentic historical instrument reproductions
- • Reliable performance under pressure
- • Specialized instruments not easily found elsewhere
- • Solid reputation among percussion professionals
- • Limited product range
- • Can be premium-priced relative to competitors
- • Specialized nature limits broader appeal
- • May require specific maintenance knowledge
- • Availability can be restricted outside of Europe
Kaufmann Products
Kaufmann Wienerratsche III
Misc. Percussion
Kaufmann Wienerratsche II
Misc. Percussion
Kaufmann Wienerratsche I
Misc. Percussion
Kaufmann P1L Concert Whip large/leather
Misc. Percussion
Kaufmann P2L Concert Whip med./leather
Misc. Percussion
Kaufmann P3L Concert Whip small/leather
Misc. Percussion
Kaufmann P4L Concert Whip stacc/leather
Misc. Percussion
Kaufmann P1H Concert Whip large/wood
Misc. Percussion
Kaufmann P2H Concert Whip medium/wood
Misc. Percussion
Kaufmann P3H Concert Whip small/wood
Misc. Percussion
Kaufmann P4H Concert Whip staccato/wood
Misc. Percussion
Frequently Asked Questions About Kaufmann
Kaufmann instruments are meticulously handcrafted in Germany, adhering to traditional manufacturing techniques and quality standards.
Yes, the Wienerratsche series is based on historical examples and designed to reproduce the authentic sound and construction of 19th-century Austrian ratchet instruments.
Kaufmann concert whips benefit from regular conditioning of the leather lash with a specialized leather treatment to maintain flexibility and prevent cracking.
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