by Tonio » Fri Jun 11, 2004 10:43 pm
To add to JC's tips:
Beads types: plastic are good traditional tone, but some may break -depending on manufacturer.You need more beads for a good tone.Inexpensive.
glass beads are more transient(sharper sounding), so you don't need as much.Suprisingly unbreakable.Cost more.
The thickness of gourd makes a difference too.
It'll take about 30 hrs for 200 beads or so.
JC ever make guiro's? If so what do you use for cutting the grooves?
T