...for instrument nerds like myself. I can translate a few things if you need.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kqm63JEdPes
George
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kqm63JEdPes
George
That was especially meaningful to me to watch how good quality Tarogotok are manufactured. It was interesting how the bore was first drilled out using a traditional drill bit, and then shaped using a tapered reamer. It makes sense, but I wouldn't have thought of doing it like that. I would like a translation of what the body was dipped in after cutting the toneholes.
I have never seen this video. Really nice playing, but I'm not too crazy about the overprocessing (unless it was recorded live in a VERY LARGE hall). My personal preference is more of an in-your-face type of soundI don't know if this link has been share before on this forum, but it is my favorite example of Tarogoto playing at the highest level. This is an example of the concept of sound of the instrument that I would like to achieve someday.
"Assai - Zimmerwald" Gerrit Boeschoten, Tárogató
That is the way the holes in the peg box for orchestral stringed instruments (except bass) are shaped. There is an opposite cutter similar to a pencil sharpener that shapes the pegs as well. It takes a very good match to keep the pegs from slipping with so much tension on the strings.