Hi all,
I just spent a day with AOKI REIBO (II) last week and we did discuss the Yu
plastic flute. He mentioned that he thought it was good for what it was ,
albeit too harsh and bright for HONKYOKU.
But there is no way that he would stack it up against a traditionally made
root-end Shakuhachi.
Plastic flutes and Monty's beginner flutes (my personal favorite) are fine
for:
1- Beginners who aren't sure if they will continue
2-Folks who want a better traditional flute, but have serious financial
constraints
3-Those who want a spare "knock-around" flute for camping and such
See you all in NYC in July!,
Ronnie
> Hi Karl (and everyone else),
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>> He uses special techniques for making his PVC shakuhachi, especially at =
the
>> bottom end. He's not a professional maker, just a damned serious, patie=
nt
>> amateur.
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> I've been told be a few teachers that he's better than some of the pros -
> one of his work (a bamboo flute, not a PVC) was well regarded by Aoki Rei=
bo
> (the II?) at the 1st intl festival in boulder.
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> Duke.
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