Re: [Hornlist] Re: Wooden Mpcs

2008-05-30 Thread David Goldberg
See the video below for a possible future of do-it-yourself mpc manufacture: http://youtube.com/watch?v=39VJP671LDY also: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0m1cVqNsRA&NR=1 and there are other whizbang videos here. David Goldberg ___ post: horn@music.

Re: [Hornlist] Re: Wooden Mpcs

2008-05-30 Thread William Gross
I wonder if he tried mesquite wood. I've seen it used in oil refinery labs and the stuff seems almost indestructible. On 5/30/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Ward Fearn made and patented wooden mouthpieces back in the 50's-60's. The > basis of his patent was that they changed

RE: [Hornlist] Re: Wooden Mpcs

2008-05-30 Thread Daniel Canarutto
I think it was flaxseed oil with some special treatment, but don't know the details. It was discussed on the Italian Horn Forum at www.forumdelcorno.com Daniel Was the oil extra virgin? -Original Message- What I can tell you is that Enrico did use this ebony mouthpiece as his main m

RE: [Hornlist] Re: Wooden Mpcs

2008-05-30 Thread Pandolfi, Orlando
Was the oil extra virgin? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Daniel Canarutto Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 10:09 AM To: The Horn List Subject: [Hornlist] Re: Wooden Mpcs KB wrote: >...His problem was that they would soak up moisture, dry >out

RE: [Hornlist] Re: Wooden Mpcs

2008-05-30 Thread Pandolfi, Orlando
As I will be on sabbatical next year, and since I make my own pasta, I will accept Kendall's challenge. I think I will start with the Lawsuono, in honor of our dear mutual friend. The use of shells by the Italian army gave new meaning to "Praise the Lord and pasta ammunition". -Original Mess