Not at all, but the back bore is working, if there is any (Bernoulli !), as there is not much space left anyway.
The back bore just influences "tone production" by the light "depression" after the sound hole (narrowest point). It keeps the sound alive easier by the help of this depression ("sucking the sound in") ==================================================== -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert Osmun Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2003 4:48 PM To: 'The Horn List' Subject: RE: [Hornlist] I need a mouthpiece copied fast Hans, I agree with you 100%. All it takes is time and money! All the best, Bob www.osmun.com PS-You ought to try making a laser copy of a backbore sometime. _______________________________________________ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org