reply to alison.m

In a message dated 2003:05:08 11:30:37 AM, alison.monteith3@which.net writes:

>This sounds interesting. Have you any sketches of this proposed new
>instrument?

A few rough sketches so far. All pencil on scrap paper (retrieved from
neighbors' recycling and trash bins).

>I'm making four bowed koto/zithers just now and am trying to
>design the bridges. They will act as a quartet in my wee orchestra, tuned
>to four hexanies, or two overlapping dekanies or the full Eikosany, depending
>on whether I make them with 5 or 6 strings.
>
>So I'm fascinated by your project.

Likewise. Keep me updated and informed about the materials, construction,
etc.. please.

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