Hi Nelson,
I make pvc shakuhachi. I don't mind the coupling mouthpiece. It's the
best way to have a thick or normal size chin rest. I find that more
appealing than a thin walled flute. But, that's just me. I was told of a
method similar to your's by a Japanese maker last year. I haven't tried it
yet because I was concerned about toxic fumes coming off the pvc when
heated. What do you know about this?
Also, I've been unable to find a non toxic way to color the white pvc.
Left white they get very dirty looking.
Best regards,
Peter
Nelson Zink wrote:
> To all,
>
> One of the unappealing things about PVC shaks is the standard coupling
> mouthpiece. At http://www.navaching.com/shaku/mouth.html I've offered an
> illustrated set of instructions for constructing an Integral Shak
> Mouthpiece.
>
> Also removable mouthpieces for both shakuhachi and didgeridu.
>
> Nelson Zink
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