As cliche as it may sound, the real answer is, it depends. Both types of recorders have good and bad ones and it’s up to you to choose which one fits your needs and budget the best. As a rule of thumb, though, you must always choose a good wooden recorder over a good plastic one. Always. It’s because of their sound and overall quality. A lot of musicians say that you can play with more feeling and dynamics on a wooden recorder compared to a plastic one. They’re also often easier to play, especially on the lowest notes.