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Aaron Plunkett's Slim Plastic Blue Bones
Extraordinarily Quiet...almost a whisper
Long and thin, relatively higher pitch
Handcast from Genuine Irish Musical Rib Bones
Aaron Plunkett's Blue Bones are handcast from selected ribs in Aaron's personal collection of authentic hand-crafted Irish bones. That's why Blue Bones resemble real goat bones.
Each pair is molded from specially formulated urethane resin - or, "ancient dinosaur-goo," as Aaron likes to describe it. The resin compound is bolstered by an infusion of stone and metal particles plus pure clean air in a suspension that permeates the entire bone structure. This combination of advanced casting techniques, hi-tech (vegan sensitive) materials and natural rib design results in a balanced ergo-dynamic shape that gives you superior command of the instrument.
The outcome is a durable pair of remarkably quiet bones that are fun and easy to rattle.
Low-cost Alternate to Natural Goat Rib Musical Bones You can buy natural goat rib musical bones online for around one-hundred dollars a pair. But why shell out those big bucks when you can grab these handcrafted Blue Bones at a fraction of the cost?
What's more, "Blue Bones are virtually indestructible," Aaron tells me. "They travel exceptionally well," he adds. "And you can even eat with em'," he claims. "Besides," he says solemnly, "nothing that I'm aware of is killed in order to make or produce Blue Bones."
Blue Bones have been in the works for years, and best of all, you can get them at a bargain price.
Delivers Extremely Quiet Tone Blue Bones deliver an extraordinarily quiet tone. As one customer puts it, "These puppies are audible, but just barely." I found they were perfect in a session where the sound of bones rattling was a welcome addition to the tune, but I did not want to overpower my band mates.
Oh, and by the way...parents of young new players will absolutely love the soft tone too.
Not Too Heavy, Not too Light
The Slim version are lightweight and deliver a relatively bright tone. By comparison, the Stout version are substantially thicker and generate a lower tone.
Thin and Pliable
Some of the Slim bones curve a bit more than 28 degrees. (28 degrees is the traditional arc for musical bones.) Curvy bones are harder to play backwards, which is important to some players. So curvature might be an issue if you like playing the bones backwards. However, Slim bones do bend fairly easily. In fact, if you bend
Slim Blue Bones too much they will snap and break. But since they are fairly pliable (at least in warm weather), you might be able to adjust the arc to meet your own preferences. Slim Blue Bones might be the only musical bones with an adjustable arc, which is either an advantage or disadvantage depending on your outlook.
Which is Best: Slim or Stout?
Slim Blue Bones deliver a relatively higher pitch. The Stout version delivers a relatively lower pitch. But I prefer to mix and match the Slim with the Stout. Specifically, I prefer the Slim bone in the striker position (closest to the pinky), and the Stout bone in the fixed position (closest to the thumb). But that's just my own personal preference.
Ideal for All Hand Sizes...Especially Small Hands
You will like the feel and grip of Slim and Stout Blue Bones no matter what size your hands are. But the thin Slim version and short Stout version make them especially attractive for players with smaller hands.
"My lady players say they love the way the petite bones feel in their hands," says Aaron, adding, "they are easy to hold and easy to play."
"The balance and weight combined with the natural shape of your Blue Bones really helps me understand the exact pendulum action needed to learn and play the bones with ease."
Amy K., Professor of Music California Institute of the Arts
Who Should Get Blue Bones?
If you want a durable pair of environmentally friendly musical instruments that produce a soft mellow tone that won't overpower your band mates, then these Blue Bones are for you.
Figures are approximate (but pretty darn close)--
- Extremely Quiet: Barely audible
- Length: 7"
- Width: Tapers from 1-1/8" to 1 1/4"
- Thickness: Undulates from 1/8" to 1/4"
- Composition: Urethane Resin Compound
- Camber (arc): Somewhat curvy. A little greater than 28 degrees
- Weight: 2.7 oz (78 g)
- Color: Blue
- Specific Gravity: tba
- Density: tba
- Hardness: tba
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