Reading your initial mail properly, I note that you have included velcro in the arrangement which is a non starter. The tuner end of the string must be...
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gurdymaker
Jan 7, 2010 8:56 pm
Hi Martyn I agree that it's a fiddly business to cotton the drones . Mine have avoided the problem by fitting the drones above the keys. Fortunately, they are...
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Colin
hillneerg
Jan 7, 2010 10:13 pm
Don't worry about it. Trendmicro may have seen the page from the digest as a threat because of the HTML in it. I was more worried about you. If you're PC is...
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Martyn Robinson
robinsonmartyn
Jan 8, 2010 1:53 am
Thanks for that Neil - yes, that's what I've been doing to date to cotton my drone strings (except I only have block resin to coat the strings with). Quite...
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Damian Brasher
damianbrasher
Jan 8, 2010 2:16 pm
Hi When closing the E key, below the G octave in G/C tuning I experience a rattling sound. This is the only note that does rattle. Initially I thought this...
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peter heinlein
heinpe
Jan 8, 2010 2:58 pm
Never heard of it. Mustn't be available in the US. One thing that IS available - and probably on the other side of the Pond too - is "tincture of benzoin"....
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Damian Brasher
damianbrasher
Jan 8, 2010 4:06 pm
... Actually that should be this way round:- ... -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be...
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gurdymaker
Jan 8, 2010 7:43 pm
Your C drone is probably too light. A wound gut cello G works fine. Increasing pressure on the wheel will not improve volume that much but will make the tone...
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gurdymaker
Jan 8, 2010 7:51 pm
Sticky stuff is simply violin rosin dissolved in acetone. You can make it yourself easily - just make sure it is a very weak solution....
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Augusto de Ornellas A...
augusto_orne...
Jan 8, 2010 8:26 pm
or just buy it from Neil Brook... so much easier, lol...
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Martyn Robinson
robinsonmartyn
Jan 10, 2010 10:56 pm
Thanks for that but I don't think the C drone can be too light a gauge as it's the thickest string I have, and is a big metal wound thing (was on the...
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Graham Whyte
colsonamirec...
Jan 11, 2010 9:19 am
On a G/C HG the thicker bourdon string is always the G drone You can slacken this off to work as a D quietly and as a C very quietly if you are lucky It will...
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Martyn Robinson
robinsonmartyn
Jan 11, 2010 11:16 pm
Thanks for that Graham, Interestingly enough that's exactly what I started off doing when I first got mine as I couldn't get the thickest drone to sound at all...
6044
pamacs24
Jan 12, 2010 1:02 am
Dear All, Since we've started getting questions regarding the next festival, I am here to announce that yes, we'll have a festival this year, between 6th and...
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Paul Woodhead
woodysoneman...
Jan 12, 2010 11:22 am
Will there be any camping/caravanning facilities? 2010/1/12 pamacs24 <cecilia@...>...
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pamacs24
Jan 12, 2010 12:52 pm
Hello Paul, As last year, we are going to offer indoor camping in limited numbers at the venue itself. Otherwise the area is very popular with walkers, there...
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Andy Carter
andrew712485
Jan 12, 2010 1:26 pm
Just in case its first come first served, can I put my hand up for indoor camping? ... Andy Carter Pennine West Yorkshire UK To:...
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Dave Holland
davebiffuk
Jan 12, 2010 1:47 pm
... I'm right behind you there! Cheers, Dave...
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nicolas@...
drejelire
Jan 12, 2010 3:29 pm
Me (and Troels) to....
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Paul Woodhead
woodysoneman...
Jan 12, 2010 7:09 pm
Thanks for that Cecilia. I am a complete beginner so I hope the Beginner Classes will include set up. Will you be eMailing when tickets are available? Paul ...
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pamacs24
Jan 12, 2010 8:29 pm
Dear Gentlemen and even more Gentlemen, I have noted your request for indoor camping, I'll email you directly when the paypal site is set up, so you will know...
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JULIE BARKER
julie909295
Jan 13, 2010 7:54 pm
Cliff Stapleton is doing a workshop suitable for G and D gurdies at the Eurobash this weekend. You can find out all you want to know on the Eurobash Kent...
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Scott Marshall
sklmarshall
Jan 14, 2010 4:11 pm
Phil, it sounds great, have fun! :) Here is a link to the website: http://www.walshaw.plus.com/kerry/EurobashKent10/...
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snozz
snozz_pipes
Jan 14, 2010 4:37 pm
... Paul The campsite in Youlgrave is fine for tents, and there is space for 2 or 3 small caravans but I'd call them and confirm. It is basic but only 2...
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Ian Clabburn
ian_clabburn
Jan 15, 2010 9:20 pm
IMPORTANT CORRECTION RE MK FRENCH GROUP EVENT!!!! Hi Everyone We are having a Euro party On SATURDAY 6TH FEB, not the 5th as previously stated - sorry! At...
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Paul Woodhead
woodysoneman...
Jan 15, 2010 10:01 pm
Can beginners/non players, players of other instruments come?? 2010/1/15 Ian Clabburn <ian_clabburn@...> ... Can beginners/non players, players of...
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SKL Marshall
sklmarshall
Jan 16, 2010 3:37 pm
One for Neil perhaps :) ... From: Feed My Inbox <updates@...> Subject: 1/16 Hurdy-gurdy Forum To: sklmarshall@... Date: Saturday, 16...
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Bro
brodreger22
Jan 16, 2010 3:55 pm
Il semble que la société SOFRACOB - cordes en boyaux - cesse son activité définitivement à la fin du mois de février 2010 Source :...
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Steve E
psychotriav
Jan 16, 2010 4:06 pm
Hi All, Methinks this would burn better! Ebay.com Item# 280449740423 Steve...
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Geoff Turner
gyldageoff
Jan 16, 2010 6:14 pm
It looks like someone has already set light to the head! Geoff Turner Subject: [HurdyGurdyForum] Firewood! Hi All, Methinks this would burn better! Ebay.com...
