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Charles W. (Charlie) Brown replied to Charles W. (Charlie) Brown's discussion Indian flutes in the group Builder's Progress Blogs"And there you have it. Final sanding and a few coats of your favorite fiinish (or bear grease). Slide the bird back and forth till you get the best tone. We'll look foreward to your pics and maybe a video."
Charles W. (Charlie) Brown replied to Charles W. (Charlie) Brown's discussion Indian flutes in the group Builder's Progress Blogs"After the coming of the White Man, Indians started using red-hot wire to bore the finger holes, I simply use a woodburner to slightly char the edges."
Charles W. (Charlie) Brown replied to Charles W. (Charlie) Brown's discussion Indian flutes in the group Builder's Progress Blogs"Sticklers and perfectionists take note: The Indians did NOT have tuning forks or pitchpipes, every flute had its own scale. But if you must, this chart is for 7/8 bore."
Charles W. (Charlie) Brown replied to Charles W. (Charlie) Brown's discussion Indian flutes in the group Builder's Progress Blogs"Refine the mouthpiece."
Charles W. (Charlie) Brown replied to Charles W. (Charlie) Brown's discussion Indian flutes in the group Builder's Progress Blogs"Thank you, Ted.
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Charles W. (Charlie) Brown replied to Charles W. (Charlie) Brown's discussion Indian flutes in the group Builder's Progress Blogs"Now that the glue is dry and the bird is finished to your specifications, time to get back to the body. Refine the transition holes, round the barrier to ease air flow, remember to keep the top, called the nest, flat and level. Smooth the area with…"
Suspect Device commented on Suspect Device's photo
Cajas de Colores
"Thanks, Randy & David. The tuners are just the econo tuners from Gitty. I scuffed the knobs & colored them with Sharpie & some clear coat."
Big Guy Blues (Morgan) replied to jim's discussion Customize Them Tuner Knobs!"Wow! Those are awesome!
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David Johnson commented on David Johnson's photo
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"Thanks Guys, It was an interesting project. I was worried about the heavy bass strings intonating properly in the higher frets, but all is well. The guy wanted to rush over first thing this AM to pick it up. I still need to cut a proper bone nut to…"
Randy S. Bretz commented on Suspect Device's photoCajas de Colores
"Sweet lookin pair Max...looks like someones hooked on usin bone...outstanding !!!!!!"
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Cajas de Colores
a colorful pair of 23" fret scale 3-stringers. The orange one in mahogany & maple; the yellow one in walnut & maple. My wife gets the first pick. I suppose I'll give the other one to my mistress.
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piezos and preamps
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...from the root to the fruit. ...blues/funk meets hip-hop!
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Picking the Right strings
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Rooling out CBG
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