Abakua, you made those Chekeres that are pictured? They are beautiful, really works of art. Congratulations. To me the Chekere is more than a musical instrument it is a work of visual art as well. The simplicity of the design but the detail and intricacies of the bead work is really cool. A beautiful handmade chekere really stirs the soul.
Na bro, those pictured are from the site tamboricua posted. I dont have any pics of the chekere's Ive made, as they are all sold now. Im in the process of drying out a gourd I will use as a chekere, will post pics once done, check out my "step by step guiro making thread' in Open Discussion section for some of my guiro pics. CLICK HERE FOR THE THREAD
is he a friend of yours? Id be interested in speaking with him.
Hola Abakua,
I have been in contact with Jaisen couple of times by phone, very nice guy! He is a NYC rumbero-batalero and plays around the city with cats like Pedro Martínez, Roman Díaz, Gene Golden, and I believe with "Puntilla" too. He along with his wife are making the chekeres. Give them a call!