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A couple of us were talking about,resonance chambers placed against the chest.It sure looks like this one almost cups the chest.KevinP:S:The  tuning keys look like leaves.Even with my glasses on,it is...

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Wow, that is neat...never heard of that instrument before! Fabulous sound. The sound chamber looks functionally very similar to (and gives a sound a little like) a birimbau. I made a guitar once where...

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Very cool instrument. Thanks for posting. I love the unusual and 'weird' instruments of the world, but this one is one I was unaware of.Found this pdf that gives a bit of information about the...

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Orien M wrote:Wow, that is neat...never heard of that instrument before! Fabulous sound. The sound chamber looks functionally very similar to (and gives a sound a little like) a birimbau. I made a...

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The shape of the tuning pegs is pretty consistent among Asian instruments. Here are some sample photos of the most typical shapes: Chinese RuanChinese Erhu - bowed instrumentThai ChakheMongolian Morin...

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Roundosity Gary? I have great hopes for you. A full roundosity of them. Thanks my friend great pics and links as usual. I am lucky the first pinned instrument, I will make will have very low string...

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Yep, roundosity; but, I can't claim the word as my invention. Roy Underhill, the Woodwright's Shop, used it in one of his shows. But, I do know a great word when I hear it.I have created several other...

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garyduncan8 wrote:Yep, roundosity; but, I can't claim the word as my invention. Roy Underhill, the Woodwright's Shop, used it in one of his shows. But, I do know a great word when I hear it.I have...

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