Oh wow! that looks like it might be made of sterling silver! i've read somewhere that a french jeweler made ocarinas necklace size out of sterling silver, is...
Hola! They say in the auction an analysis shows it is 'pot metal', which could be anything, but probably not silver. Maybe has a pewter (lead) content, they...
This instrument is another example for me to use as a "tool" to talk about my favorite subject...acoustics...The voicing window in this "hooter" is located...
It is a very cool looking metal ocarina, though. If I didn't have so much going on right now, including having to replace my son's bike from a crash a little...
Although flutes are "off topic" here, I don't think anyone will mind if I post some simple flutemaking formulae? I will compose a detailed post for you and the...
... Thomas, Interesting! I didn't know you could place the voicing into the tube. That may lead to some fun sculptural design possibilities! Thanks! And again,...
Charllie hind has released pictures of his new wooden sweet o\potato on his site I dont know f anyone has posted this yet but im going to try and make one of...
I haven't seen the new pictures but must take a look. I don't know if you'd be able to make them as Charlie does as they are very tricky to do and remember...
Another one bites the dust... Sandi and I, and whether they know it or not every modern day Ocarina Maker, will be forever in Baz's debt. May he RIP.... ... ...
Your right he has been it it for a while and his work looks amazing especially his new rounded sweet potato. He does a lot of router woprk in this one. I...
Just now had a great chat with Jerry Pollard, Baz's good friend. With his permission, I posted his whole letter, complete with the images some of you could...
OH NO!! UNBELIEVABLE!!!! This is truly a sad day. I did not know Baz as well as you, Sandi and Richard, but I did have the chance to exchange a few emails...
A reminder of the brevity of life...I didn't know Barry Jennings but it sounds like he left a lot of beauty behind for others to enjoy for many years to come. ...
Thanks for the information Richard. I heard about Baz's passing last week from his friend and fellow ocarina collaborator John Taylor in Wiltshire, England. I...
I'm saddened by this news. I never had the privilege to know Barry, but only just last month I actually wrote to him. I had surfed to his website, Ocarina...
Hi, Mago here, I am sorry to hear of the loss of Barry Jennings. I have so admired his work for a long time. The stuff he had a hand in was truly genius. We...
Hi Mago, I'm with you on this. I have, in fact, just recorded my version of Amazing Grace and uploaded it to my site. Those of you who wish to, can listen to...
it's so sad when a great soul passes on. I'm sure that he will make a great addition to the choir up there, he'll be playing his ocarina and teaching the other...
Don't dare try the rounded type as they're his design only. Copy mine if you like as they're like an old fashioned sweet potato only flat on top or bottom....
Hello all! First, thank you to the owners for approving my membership. Second, I'm a new player and I have a couple issues I would like some advice on. 1. My...
Thomas, Thanks, I have seen similar recommendations before but not with that level of precision. What are your sources? Do these assume a uniform cylindrical...
Welcome, Merry Gardner! If you have a well made ocarina, squeaking should be minimal. Have you played other wind instruments? If so, you probably have a...
One of two things could be wrong. I've made one as Zelda does some time back and just picked it to play and still as nice as ever. OK Now pick up yours and...
All your questions suggest to me that perhaps I need to go into a bit more detail about my ocarina. (please forgive any spelling mistakes) It's a Songird...
I'm betting on the dud theory. Last year, I ordered an ocarina from a pretty high end maker, and when it came I was very disappointed to find that I just...
Hi merrygardner, Only just recently, about a month back, we have a new member here who ordered the same Songbird Zelda oc. He too experienced the same problem...
It seems a shame that my oc. has been getting dusty for 3 years (not really. I had it in it's silk case)and I find out wayyy past the time when I could get a...
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