The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #13584   Message #112865
Posted By: Cap't Bob
09-Sep-99 - 02:02 PM
Thread Name: Mudcat Tavern - Round 10
Subject: RE: Mudcat Tavern - Round 10
Anyone thinking about joining the sixteen foot recorder team should consider what note you'd be best fitted for. Look at your regular "d" pennywhistle and note the size of the holes then imagine increasing the size sixteen fold. If you are petite you may want to try out for the F# or C# holes. The XL's should consider D or E holes, and normal sized folkes would be best suited for A or B. It's your choice....

The prototype instrument was constructed from a large white pine log. As expected several team members complained of slivers in tender areas. As soon as we can hyjac....er...when our supplies come in, a special 16 foot pvc pennywhistle will be constructed and should prove less traumatic for team members....

I'll have to check over the Mudcat photo section again if you need help with your position. Any suggestions for possible tunes???????