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It's a bit Flash/Flesh Gordon isn't it?
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Now there’s a combo that will provide hours of fun in space!
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The finished board ready to be returned and fitted inside the case...

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Looking good! :clap:
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The guts of my Airpiano, ready to go in the morning post...

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Ben I find these inspirational. Also your Dualo* and DigiGurdy.

*(reminds me of Bob Holness Blockbusters lol).
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Re: DIY Airpiano

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Great looking case!
What wood is it?
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...not sure, I'll ask the joiner when it's finished...
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Re: DIY Airpiano

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Mahogany, by the looks of it.
P.S. Although that covers a range of trees.
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Post by Wonks »

I'd guess Sapele, one of the mahogany family, without actually being a mahogany.
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Re: DIY Airpiano

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I'll work on something more glamorous but...it lives! It actually works.

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It arrived programmed to play octaves over three levels. It was making crazy noises earlier but since the sun went down it's been fine. :D
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We definitely need a video demo for this! :)
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Re: DIY Airpiano

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blinddrew wrote: ↑Thu Aug 19, 2021 10:21 pm We definitely need a video demo for this! :)

Indeed. We positively demand it!
(otherwise there will be much frowning and stamping of feet)
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Folderol wrote: ↑Thu Aug 19, 2021 10:38 pm
blinddrew wrote: ↑Thu Aug 19, 2021 10:21 pm We definitely need a video demo for this! :)

Indeed. We positively demand it!
(otherwise there will be much frowning and stamping of feet)

Another demand from me - this HAS to be both seen and heard! :thumbup::mrgreen:

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Oh, definitely. But I need to practice a little first. :D
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BJG145 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 19, 2021 11:02 pm Oh, definitely. But I need to practice a little first. :D

Practice? I thought you just waved your arms around a bit ;)

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Martin Walker wrote: ↑Fri Aug 20, 2021 12:38 am
BJG145 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 19, 2021 11:02 pm Oh, definitely. But I need to practice a little first. :D

Practice? I thought you just waved your arms around a bit ;)

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I think you’re confusing it with flying. :D

At least air piano is something you can practice on your commute to work and back. And it has the added benefit of keeping you socially distanced.
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I just took advantage of a few minutes of Saturday morning sunlight to take some better pics of the Aetherharp. Demo soon.

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Nice!

Looking forward to audio demo in due course :thumbup:

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