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On Mar 12, 2005, at 10:49 AM, Tuscia-Falconer wrote:
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> I am a novice here but am getting some success and enjoyment from this=20=
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> experience doing this.
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> Do all Shakuhachi have an insert to their Utaguchi ?
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> I have seen reference to an undercut beneath the Utaguchi that acts to=20=
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> some of the wood from the cell division wall left to act as an=20
> undercut.
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> Any information welcome.
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> Thanks,
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