| Project by Steve Preslar | posted 12-28-2016 03:38 AM | 645 views | 0 times favorited | 2 comments |  |
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This is my bamboo and oak wood block prototype. The body is made from a large bamboo flooring sample at Lowe’s. Back is 1” solid oak. This will allow me to add a mounting bracket later. The bamboo ridge on the top edge more evenly distributes the striking vibration for a louder soul piercing sound. The slit cuts in the sides were for tuning to the final pitch I desired.
-- Live, lathe, and prosper. - William Gwin
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#1 posted 12-29-2016 01:35 AM
Very cool Steve. As a drummer, I would love to hear what it sounds like. The only musical sounds that I’ve heard with bamboo have been flutes and chimes. I wonder where this comes in pitch and tone-wise when compared to some of the LP and other blocks out there. Nicely done!
-- Terry, East Central IL
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#2 posted 12-29-2016 03:25 AM
It comes in at about #2 and #3 in the sets you would find in most high school band department. What makes it so lovable to me is it has the pearcing sound of a synthetic wood block, and the resonant drawn out tone of a real wooden block.
Thank you!
-- Live, lathe, and prosper. - William Gwin
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