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April 18, 2007
Insane Shakuhachi Month
Hi All, It gets crazier! Things are always a bit hectic around here with two toddlers, a wife in grad school and shakuhachi work. Thsi month started out hectic but it's just a little out of control now. I had a record amount of repairs coming. Most of them are cracked flutes that needed bindings but some were out of the ordinary with moved plugged holes and two antique Komuso monk flutes that needed a bit of work on the utaguchi and tuning.
The finger holes also needed reworking as they were slightly out of tune. Not much, but just enough to thwart those who want to play music.
Before
After
The Old Utaguchi.
The inlays.
These two came from eBay purchases. The owner got a deal but be aware that old flutes usually need some work. I'll be glad to evaluate them for no charge. Just send your flute to me at:
Perry Yung
15 Park Ave
Northampton, MA 01060.
Since I'm in and out of town often, it would be best to let me know first if you are sending a flute.
Off to do a few gigs these week.
One at TRINITY College, Feista Room. April 20th 5pm, San Antonio Texas.
I may not be able to respond to your email for a few days.
Namaste, Perry
Posted by Perry Yung at April 18, 2007 01:44 PM
Comments
Wow, that inlay work looks awesome. As if the flutes always had them. Magic!
Posted by: dstone at April 20, 2007 12:36 PM
Thanks! I try to keep with the aesthetic of the flute I'm working on. I'm always captivated by the magic of these old flutes too! Namaste, Perry
Posted by: Perry at April 27, 2007 08:34 PM
hi Perry,
flutes are really wonderful and very nice and easy to play!
IMO you've done a great work and the results are over my expectations!!
Thanks again
Giovanni
Posted by: giovanni at May 16, 2007 06:46 AM