Court Musette, late 17th Century, Private collection

(Contents of this page copyright 1999, Norm Sohl)

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Chanter, Stocks, petite chamelou.   Note the threaded bell--this detail was noticed only after submitting the instrument to x-ray inspection.

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Chanter, Stocks, petite chamelou.   Different view.    The chanter bell is fully assembled in this picture..

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X-ray of chanter, showing side view of fingerholes, with details of undercutting.

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X-ray of chanter, showing side view of keyed holes, with details of undercutting.

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Positive print of same view.

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Small chanter (petite chamelou)

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Small Chanter, side view.

 

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