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Comment by flatfoot johnny on December 10, 2011 at 2:42am

Nice!

Comment by Diane in Chicago on December 10, 2011 at 2:18am

Oh, dear!  Too  late!  They are all bubblewrapped and sealed up in a carton. 

Comment by Roadkill a.k.a. John Maw on December 9, 2011 at 1:13pm

They look lovely. It would be great to hear a sound comparison test. Any chance?

Comment by Diane in Chicago on December 9, 2011 at 2:10am

That's the first time I've use the CR boxes. Very nice!  But they take a bit of finishing to get them ready.  I finished it quite some time ago, and then set it aside.  I think I used an acrylic, staying clear of the paper border.  Don't use tung oil or the like -- it will soak into the paper no matter how careful you are, and wreck the gold!

This was a cool experiment, because the instruments are essentially identical except for the boxes.  They all have a distinct voice.  I was surprised at the Tabac.  I had used it before for short scale instruments and it was very quiet. This one was longer, and it is much louder and clearer.  Certainly okay for acoustic at this length.

Comment by Uncle John on December 8, 2011 at 3:45pm

Yup.  Good looking sisters.

Comment by Delvero on December 8, 2011 at 2:42pm

Nice Diane! How do you like those Chateau Real boxes?