I suspect Alden may have been referring to the EMS Henry III kit which has not returned I built one in in 199 something, I still works, in fact I played it yesterday at the Bishop's Palace in Wells The chanters are a little weak due to the front axle bearing being under the bridge
The symphony kit is new, I have heard no reports concerning it Graham -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Roger Perrone Sent: 23 March 2008 17:36 To: [email protected] Subject: [HG] Kits redux Hi: Now that I've compromised my lurker status, I thought that I might post a query. I don't want to start the whole "Kits: Salvageable or Total Waste of Time" thread again, but according to the Olympic website: The Early Music Shop used to sell a kit, the best of the bunch. Their website doesn't seem to mention it any more, but it may return. Well, the kit has returned. Specifically, the symphony kit. I have emailed an inquiry to them, since the description is very short on details.The catalog simply refers to a "Newly designed EMS Symphony" and the price list refers to a kit for about 280 GBP. A medieval instrument suits my interests and the price suits my wallet. As far as the actual building is concerned, I have learned that I can do almost anything as long as I observe Basic Rule #1 "If you don't know what you are doing, do it neatly." Does anyone know anything specifically about this instrument or the kit? Thanks Roger
