26.1.09

New Batch of Pipes (6)




Took my time here with the rasp then the file than polished it off with some medium grit sand paper.
The Shakuhachi would work well as a drone (or no hole shakuhachi) at this point.

11 comments:

Lauren said...

Just tuned in. I can't believe you're willing to suck (okay, blow) on PVC while you shyakuhach!

Though making your own instrument is totally cool. Can't you snag some bamboo to work with?

With Great Chemical Concern
-Lauren

Anonymous said...

Chop wood,carry water.
Peace, Molly

Harry said...

Yeah,

I'm sure you know to be careful not to breathe in that PVC dust, right?

Regards,

H.

oxeye said...

Hi Jordan,

$540 for the "Shakuhachi Making Kit for beginners" is a bit steep.. It's hard to see what makes it so expensive. Most of that stuff you could find in your local hardware store.

I think you could duplicate it for a lot less.

SlowZen said...

Hi Jeff,
Yeah I think your right, Hardest thing I think to find would be the bore rasps for shaping the interior of the bamboo. I might pick up a shak making book before spring and get some more data.

Thanks
Jordan

Lauren said...

Jordan,

Glad you have all the toxics concerns addressed. My gut reaction was more towards the taste.

Now I'm dreaming and designing where not invited, but could you make at least the mouthpiece in bamboo and work out a press fit (or glue) to the body?

I wish I could be there in person and suggest a 1000 annoying things while you work. I'm intrigued.

-L

SlowZen said...

Hi Lauren,
Uh, well, you don't really "Taste" the flute. A sound is made by breathing over the mouth piece, a little bit like how you would make a sound blowing over a soda bottle.

Your comments and suggestions are quite welcome here and I am glad you are interested.

Thanks,
Jordan

Yamakoa said...

Really interesting Jordan,

Can you play for us the iron flute with no holes!
;-)

Take good care,
"Y"

SlowZen said...

Yamakoa,

Can you see the sound?

Taking care,
Jordan

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I am a but sad there aren't more Shakuhachi adds on there. i liked the Mejiro link..

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