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Double-Chamber Shaker
€7.70
Birdcall Grey Partridge
Price:
€12.02
Birdcall Grey Partridge – Perdrix grise
A small brass effects instrument designed to reproduce the distinctive calls of the grey partridge, this bird call is a practical tool for bird observation, field recording, and sound design work. Made from maillechort—a copper-nickel alloy—the instrument is compact and straightforward to use, requiring only breath control to generate its characteristic sounds.
Construction and Materials
The bird call is manufactured from maillechort, a durable alloy that resists corrosion and maintains consistent acoustic properties over extended use. Its small, symmetrical form—measuring 2.8 × 2.8 centimetres—makes it portable enough to carry in a pocket or field bag. The material's rigidity ensures that the instrument's sound profile remains stable regardless of handling or storage conditions.
Sound and Playing Technique
The instrument produces staccato calls characteristic of the grey partridge through controlled breath application. Varying the intensity and rhythm of your breath generates different call patterns; gentle, steady airflow produces softer vocalizations, while sharper bursts of air create more pronounced, rapid sequences. The design permits experimentation beyond partridge imitation—users report the ability to generate a range of other bird and animal sounds by adjusting breathing technique and mouth positioning.
Historical and Practical Uses
Appeaux have served French hunters, ornithologists, and naturalists for generations as a means of attracting game birds and documenting wildlife behaviour in the field. The instrument remains in use by sound recordists and field researchers seeking authentic rural soundscapes and natural acoustic environments. Its simplicity and reliability have made it a standard tool in bird survey work and traditional hunting practice across France.
What's Included and Getting Started
The bird call arrives ready for immediate use—no assembly, tuning or preparation is required. Its lightweight construction (10 grams) and minimal size mean it integrates easily into any field kit or collection of sound-making tools. A single unit is sufficient for most applications, whether for casual bird-watching, professional field recording, or sound design exploration.
The bird call remains a working instrument in French rural tradition, valued equally by hunters seeking to call game and by researchers documenting the acoustic landscape of open country.
Price:
€12.02
Birdcall Grey Partridge — A traditional French bird call handcrafted in maillechort by Manufacture Les Appeaux Hélen Baud, designed to reproduce the distinctive staccato calls of the grey partridge with precision. Compact (2.8 × 2.8 cm, 10 g) and ready to use, this bird call has been relied upon for generations by birdwatchers, naturalists, and sound designers seeking authentic field recordings and traditional rural soundscapes. Master the breath control to unlock the rhythmic patterns that carry across open countryside—a living connection to French hunting heritage and natural acoustics.
| Origin | France |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0,01 kg |
| Dimensions | 2,8 × 2,8 cm |
| Materials | German silver |
| Species | Grey Partridge |
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Grey Partridge
Caution: Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please supervise older children. Beware of swallowing small parts, strangulation, material allergies, sharp edges and points! Use only for sound generation. No liability for improper use.
Care: Extreme temperature fluctuations, humidity and direct sunlight can affect the lifespan. Please store in balanced humidity to prevent material changes, mold and corrosion. Remove dirt with a damp cloth. Dry after cleaning and each use.
Disposal: Please contact your local waste disposal authority for information on environmentally sound disposal!
Birdcall Grey Partridge – Perdrix grise
A small brass effects instrument designed to reproduce the distinctive calls of the grey partridge, this bird call is a practical tool for bird observation, field recording, and sound design work. Made from maillechort—a copper-nickel alloy—the instrument is compact and straightforward to use, requiring only breath control to generate its characteristic sounds.
Construction and Materials
The bird call is manufactured from maillechort, a durable alloy that resists corrosion and maintains consistent acoustic properties over extended use. Its small, symmetrical form—measuring 2.8 × 2.8 centimetres—makes it portable enough to carry in a pocket or field bag. The material's rigidity ensures that the instrument's sound profile remains stable regardless of handling or storage conditions.
Sound and Playing Technique
The instrument produces staccato calls characteristic of the grey partridge through controlled breath application. Varying the intensity and rhythm of your breath generates different call patterns; gentle, steady airflow produces softer vocalizations, while sharper bursts of air create more pronounced, rapid sequences. The design permits experimentation beyond partridge imitation—users report the ability to generate a range of other bird and animal sounds by adjusting breathing technique and mouth positioning.
Historical and Practical Uses
Appeaux have served French hunters, ornithologists, and naturalists for generations as a means of attracting game birds and documenting wildlife behaviour in the field. The instrument remains in use by sound recordists and field researchers seeking authentic rural soundscapes and natural acoustic environments. Its simplicity and reliability have made it a standard tool in bird survey work and traditional hunting practice across France.
What's Included and Getting Started
The bird call arrives ready for immediate use—no assembly, tuning or preparation is required. Its lightweight construction (10 grams) and minimal size mean it integrates easily into any field kit or collection of sound-making tools. A single unit is sufficient for most applications, whether for casual bird-watching, professional field recording, or sound design exploration.
The bird call remains a working instrument in French rural tradition, valued equally by hunters seeking to call game and by researchers documenting the acoustic landscape of open country.
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