I've had thin walled gourds crack under the pressure of the head tightening so I used some extra bracing on this one.

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Comment by Daniel Hulbert on August 25, 2016 at 8:31am

Upon further review, maybe I'll just find one on eBay.  Less involved.  :)

Comment by Jim Morris on August 25, 2016 at 5:38am

Oh one more thing, I've seen them grown in a form so they have flat surfaces with thinner bodies.

Comment by Jim Morris on August 25, 2016 at 5:36am

It does take some time Daniel, not just to grow them but also to dry them. My friend hangs them from a rafter in his barn for about a year I think he said.

Comment by Daniel Hulbert on August 25, 2016 at 5:27am

I really should do that Randy.  That's a good project for next spring.

Comment by Jim Morris on August 25, 2016 at 4:22am

Excellent advice Randy!

Comment by Randy S. Bretz on August 25, 2016 at 4:15am

Grow your own...I have some Canteen Gourds growin in my garden

Comment by Jim Morris on August 25, 2016 at 4:02am

Hey Daniel, I get some from Ebay but the shipping is usually more than the gourd itself. This one was grown and dried by a friend who gifted me with it. I like this shape because you can get two instruments from it.

Comment by Daniel Hulbert on August 25, 2016 at 3:35am

Where did you get the gourd?

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