John_Dally
Sat, 10 Nov 2007 15:03:05 -0800
Don't want to head down a path that only experts should tread, but since more informed people have not responded, here's what I'd suggest. I would first look to the reeds. I would make a the reed more quiet by tying on a new tongue or wrapping a bridle on so as to shorten the length of the tongue. In my experience opening up the reed by flexing the tongue or taking off bridle wraps will allow more air through, thereby making the reed louder. In addition, in the past I have used very small elastic bands over the end of the bridle wrap to dampen the reed, thereby softening the tone and turning the volume down. All the usual caveats apply, but it's really difficult to know what the root issue is without having the pipes in hand. That's probably why responses have been few. John Leistman's book, Colin Ross's book, and Ray Sloan's free download might all help you. Each one is indispensable in it's own way. best wishes, John -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html