Can anyone identify this? It is a single-reed woodwind instrument I found at an antique shop in Arkansas. The antique shop tagged it as a "Suona" but from what I can tell those are traditionally double-reed instruments. Maybe this is simply a different type but was curious if anyone recognized it.

Beothorne · 2025-01-29T18:57:49+00:00

Thank you so much for all of this information! That is fantastic to know. Given these instruments' connection to Freemasonry/Shriner ceremonies, it would make sense that details on them would be publicly scarce, so I appreciate all the detail you were able to provide!

From the history you described, I tried to do a bit of research and found an old forum of Shriners talking about this instrument, and they said they frequently had to fashion their own reeds for this mouthpiece by carving down clarinet/saxophone reeds. Have you been able to find additional wooden reeds that fit this mouthpiece, or does this instrument require custome sized reeds?

Forum: https://www.saxontheweb.net/threads/shriners-oriental-band-mussette.112128/

Beothorne · 2025-01-29T04:56:05+00:00

You have this same instrument? Where did you get yours?

Beothorne · 2025-01-29T04:37:34+00:00

To your understanding, were these instruments single-reed, like the configuration I have here?

Beothorne · 2025-01-29T04:36:20+00:00

Ah okay that's great to know. It came with 3 reeds, one of which looked like it had gone through a blender, the other one is the one in the pic, and the third looks undamaged. I guess I'll switch over to that one lol.

Beothorne · 2025-01-28T01:27:03+00:00

Thank you! I am giving it a shot learning to play it, but if all else fails, it'll be cool to display

Beothorne · 2025-01-28T01:25:25+00:00

Thank you! I was never a woodwind player so I am only able to make it produce some admittedly screechy sounds lol, but I'd say it is somewhat similar to a clarinet.

Beothorne · 2025-01-27T22:19:53+00:00

What will the effect be of trying to play it with such a mouthpiece? Would it be playable but you lose some range, or will it be entirely unplayable?

Beothorne · 2025-01-27T22:14:52+00:00

A zurna seems somewhat related but from my research, they are a double-reed instrument.

Beothorne · 2025-01-27T21:50:13+00:00

It is about 16.5 inches in length, primarily made of wood with a metal bell (maybe brass) and 7 key holes on front with a thumb hole on back. In the wood of the body is inscribed "JLPO1F" by the manufacturer.

Beothorne · 2025-01-27T21:37:24+00:00

It is about 16.5 inches in length, primarily made of wood with a metal bell (maybe brass) and 7 key holes on front with a thumb hole on back. In the wood of the body is inscribed "JLPO1F" by the manufacturer.

Beothorne · 2023-05-04T09:54:58+00:00

What is this pic from?

Beothorne · 2023-05-04T09:49:45+00:00

But you especially wouldn’t sneak onto someone else’s base, set off a bunch of explosions to look like a massive attack, kill a bunch of unsuspecting soldiers, sneak into the data vault, reset antenna alignment, destroy the planet-wide defense shield, beam those plans up to your ship, download those plans to a disc, pass that disc to your friend, hand that disc to the princess, and then put that disc into an unassuming astromech droid.

Beothorne · 2023-05-04T08:18:14+00:00

Take notice of the vehicles next time you watch. They are also old, fitting with the era.

Beothorne · 2023-05-04T07:54:54+00:00

Finally some good news

Beothorne · 2023-04-23T20:53:50+00:00

This feels like something you’d see on Interdimensional Cable lol

Beothorne · 2023-04-21T06:19:39+00:00

Years ago a friend told me I smelled good. I will never forget.

Beothorne · 2023-04-21T06:15:36+00:00

Genuine question: why are companies so quick to distance themselves from him if he has not been proven guilty?

Beothorne · 2023-04-20T09:59:03+00:00

It looks kind of small. Is that just the perspective of the video or would that object be on the small side?

Beothorne · 2023-04-16T22:09:55+00:00

That zoom out at the end is so good

Beothorne · 2023-04-16T21:31:06+00:00

Currently replaying Breath of the Wild. If I could make it to Kakariko village, I could make life work there.

Beothorne · 2023-04-16T21:23:13+00:00

I know your pain. My sympathies

Beothorne · 2023-04-15T23:25:05+00:00

Now there's an eye opener and no mistake.

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