Hi Curious Scot.
Exactly!
Hoist by his own petard, methinks.

This thread started in a fairly interesting way with a discussion on the history and origins of various instruments.
Apart from the Concertina family, which can be reliably traced to Charles Wheatstone. (I'm guessing here, but I'm sure he was well aware of the Chinese developments of Free Reed Instruments, and just adapted ancient technology to fit in with what could best be achieved in the early 19th Century)

As for the other instruments, the jury has to be out as to origins.
We could argue forever, to what end?

No, what this thread is really about, is WAVs theory of Monoculturalism.....(again)

With great trepidation I finally plucked up courage to visit WAVs MySpace page and sampled some of his recordings.
Just to say that it confirmed all my worst fears.

So, is this a first? A thread hi-jacked by its originator?
With a link to his own websites in every post, one has to come to the conclusion that this thread is the work of a delusional fantasist.
The rest of us got sucked in by its title.
Time to let it die now, please.
WAV. (No reply required, or indeed wanted)

Keep practicing. but, I'd leave it a few years before posting your recordings for the world to hear.
Also, you obviously didn't understand my reference to "being sent to Coventry"
Like others here. you've had your fun. I'm out of here.
(I'll read, but not post, and would advise all like minded people to do the same. The alternative.....well!)