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A question regarding Utaguchi.
I am making flutes from some bamboo growing in my backyard, and I don't =
have visual skills so am not thinking of inserting Utaguchi, rather I am =
trying to shape it from the bamboo itself.
So far the main issue I have is to get a shape that will give me the =
ability to get a good shift in meri/keri, this seems to require a shape =
with little curve so that the lips can keep close to the edge. This is =
not so easy to do as the natural curve of the bamboo lends more to a =
rounded Utaguchi, I can see why an insert was developed, perhaps not =
only to provide a strong edge but also to provide a straighter edge.
I am a novice here but am getting some success and enjoyment from this =
endeavour, however I would appreciate any input from others with any =
experience doing this.
Do all Shakuhachi have an insert to their Utaguchi ?
I have seen reference to an undercut beneath the Utaguchi that acts to =
prevent 'stalling' of the air flow, but I have seen a professionally =
made flute that does not have this and I can also see how their can be =
some of the wood from the cell division wall left to act as an undercut.
Any information welcome.
Thanks,
Kel.
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