Re: Tapering the PVC Bore

From: Nelson Zink (zink@newmex.com)
Date: Sun Dec 01 2002 - 22:36:02 PST


Dave,

> I have also made a couple PVC shaku that sound softer and more "wooden"
> because of the aspect ratio.

For what it's worth, I'm partial to an AR of about 28. Much above that and
I start feeling like I'm in a marching band. Much below and the tubes don't
seem to articulate as well as I'd like. For me, 28 is about right for
noodling at sunset.

Nelson

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