In a recent move, my Tipple PVC flute's headjoint developed a crack over the cork. Doug doesn't make my model of flute anymore (it had copper tenons), so I converted the headjoint to a Shakuhachi. All the details for the project in the link below, as well as pics of the flute before and after conversion.
BTW, Doug tells me he has gray PVC flute (without any holes) ready to go for this kind of project. It's a "3-piece, 8-hole low D flute body in the gray pvc, which is quality pvc" for $25 plus shipping. I already have my shak, or I would have bought it right then.
Project writeup: http://taocurrents.org/2012/04/16/diy-f ... ltivation/
Tipple PVC Transverse To Shakuhachi Conversion
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Re: Tipple PVC Transverse To Shakuhachi Conversion
Could we have a sound sample of this please?
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Re: Tipple PVC Transverse To Shakuhachi Conversion
Here's a short clip (160Kb) - a measure from Amazing Grace on the converted shak:
https://rapidshare.com/files/2984414102/amaz1.mp3
It's not the best quality, done quickly on my laptop's sound system.
https://rapidshare.com/files/2984414102/amaz1.mp3
It's not the best quality, done quickly on my laptop's sound system.
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Re: Tipple PVC Transverse To Shakuhachi Conversion
The Tipple-Shakuhachi conversion article has been very popular, so I reprocessed some of the pics in the article (and added new ones) for greater clarity. Also, the link for the music clip has changed.
BTW, I made a shak adapter for another flute in my collection: the Kerry Low D. The adapter is based on a 1-1/4 inch PVC pipe coupler (for 1 inch OD pvc pipe) that cost me 30 cents at Home Depot. I shaped it only with sandpaper (no fancy dremel tool). Because the adapter has a wider opening than on the Tipple-converted headjoint, it's much easier to play. Plus, pvc couplers come in a variety of sizes and the project could fit any number of flute tubes.
I plan to post a how-to article for the adapter in a few weeks and will post a link here. Here are some pics.
BTW, I made a shak adapter for another flute in my collection: the Kerry Low D. The adapter is based on a 1-1/4 inch PVC pipe coupler (for 1 inch OD pvc pipe) that cost me 30 cents at Home Depot. I shaped it only with sandpaper (no fancy dremel tool). Because the adapter has a wider opening than on the Tipple-converted headjoint, it's much easier to play. Plus, pvc couplers come in a variety of sizes and the project could fit any number of flute tubes.
I plan to post a how-to article for the adapter in a few weeks and will post a link here. Here are some pics.