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Handcrafted from canary hardwood by a master luthier with a graduate degree in Physics.	Includes FREE illustrated instruction pamphlet. Handcrafted Product: No two are exactly alike. Thickness and length of each bone might differ slightly. Style pictured: Classic Long. Your item may vary from photos. Whamdiddle Length Short: 7" (18cm) Traditional: 7-1/2" (19cm) Classic Long: 8" (20cm) Whamdiddle Width Narrow: 7/8" to 1" (22mm to 25mm) Regular: 1-1/8" to 1-1/4" (29mm to 32mm) Wide: 1-5/16" to 1-3/8" (33mm to 35mm) Narrow Whamdiddle bones are usually around 1" (25mm) in width. Some pairs measure as little as 7/8" (22mm) wide. These bones are perfect for smaller hands or players who prefer narrow instruments. Regular Whamdiddle bones are around 1-1/8" (29mm) in width. Some pairs measure as much as 1-1/4" (32mm) wide. They are great for most hand sizes. Wide Whamdiddle bones are 1-5/16" (33mm) in width and up. They feel quite bulky and are usually available by special order only. Why shop here?

Canary Wood is a strong exotic wood from Panama to Southern Brazil that because of its stiffness delivers a medium high tone. Canary Wood offers excellent acoustical properties for musical instruments and loudspeaker enclosures. It is a hard, heavy and strong material well suited for hand-held musical instruments because it is impervious to liquids and rated highly resistant to attacks from decay, fungi and insects. Figures below are approximate (but pretty darn close) Tonality Specific Gravity: .65 (Mild Tone) Density: 50 pcf (Medium Tone) Hardness: 1030 Janka (Dull Tone) Item# Item Name Only Qty Add 110-12-CLN Whamdiddle Canary Bones, Classic Long (narrow) $21.97 110-12-CLR Whamdiddle Canary Bones, Classic Long (regular) $21.97 Check the items you wish to purchase, then click Features: Solid Canary Hardwood: Excellent for musical bones. Practical Design: Handcrafted by a master luthier. Quarter-sawn Lumber: Creates stable tone, won't warp or crack. Includes Instructions: Shows how to hold and play bones. Hand Rubbed Finish: Non-slip easy grip. Technical Specs Figures are approximate (but pretty darn close)-- Length: 8" Narrow Width: 7/8" to 1" (22mm to 25mm Regular Width: 1-1/8" to 1-1/4" (29mm to 32mm) Wide Width: 1-5/16" to 1-3/8" (33mm to 35mm) Thickness: 1/4" to 3/8" Composition: Exotic hardwood Camber (arc): 28 degrees Weight: 3 oz Color: Yellowish orange Specific Gravity: .65 (Mild Tone) Density: 50 pcf (Medium Tone) Hardness: 1030 Janka (Dull Tone) The Inside Story: Handcrafted By a Master Luthier with a Graduate Degree in Physics Whamdiddle bones are magnificent instruments. They are handcrafted from domestic and exotic hardwoods by Rick Fogel. Rick is a master luthier in Seattle, Washington who holds a master of science degree in Physics. This winning combination of top-grade material, brilliant artistry, and scientific expertise explains why Whamdiddle bones sound as good as they look. Great Looks, Solid Design, Superior Tone Take a close look at the marvelous color and fascinating wood grain of these Whamdiddle bones. They are less oval than minstrel style bones. And the "flat" shape fits especially comfortable in your hands. But the first thing you notice when you grab a pair is their substantial heft. Even the lightweight bones feel full in your grip. Best of all, Whamdiddle bones deliver a full rich range of tones when you rattle them. Crafted From Quartersawn Lumber, the Prime Working Stock for Quality Musical Instruments Why do Whamdiddle bones reveal spectacular grain patterns, warp less, and generate better tone? "Because," Rick explains, "they are made from quartersawn lumber." Rick described the technique to me but it is a bit complex. So I looked up the term in a technical report from the U.S. Forest Service. They indeed confirm that quartersawn lumber "shrinks and swells less...splits less...and figure patterns and wavy grain are brought out more conspicuously." Another source reports that quartersawn wood "helps prevent warping and also provides the best vibration patterns acoustically." And yet another source tells us "quartersawn wood helps ensure that an instrument's sound remains as invariable as possible." So yes, musical bones made from quartersawn lumber are decidedly prime quality instruments. But the ultimate test, of course, is to try them yourself. Largest Selection of Whamdiddle Bones on the Internet ...plus those Famous Laminated Bones! On this website is the largest selection of Whamdiddle bones on the internet. No other store offers you a larger choice of Whamdiddle bones that you can view and purchase by simply clicking a button. Please note that each carefully matched pair is expertly hand-crafted, but no two pairs are exactly alike. (i.e. Some pairs might vary slightly from another in width and thickness.) Where does Rick find the exotic, rare, and domestic species of wood for these gorgeous bones? "It's scrap wood left over from the dulcimers I make," he says. So if you see something you really like, get it now. Because when a species of Whamdiddle bones get sold out, they might be gone forever. Can't Decide Which Bones to Choose? Check out this handy guide: Bone FAQs

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