Pea Patch Minstrel-style Tunwood (aka Indian Cedar) Bones, Wide
Pea Patch Minstrel-style Tunwood (aka Indian Cedar) Bones, Wide
Size:Wide TRADITIONAL MINSTREL DESIGN, EXOTIC WOOD...PLAIN PRICE. Pea Patch Minstrel Style Bones are perfect for thrifty living-history minstrel band performers, Civil War reenactors or any bones connoisseur on a budget. SOLID TUNWOOD: Native to the Indian subcontinent, tunwood (aka Indian cedar) is an ultra-lightweight exotic wood species that delivers a mild tone. Most players prefer heavier woods. That's because the heavier weight generates the kinetic energy you need to make the bones easier to click. Still, tunwood is favored by players who prefer lightweight instruments and mild tones. At least one player we know with favors ultra-lightweight tunwood because of arthritis. HISTORICALLY ACCURATE DESIGN: The most popular woods during the American Minstrel Era were Ebony and Rosewood. Some folks made their own bones from local hardwoods. Now you can treat yourself to rare budget-priced rhythm bones made from exotic Tunwood. They're patterned after vintage Percy Danforth Minstrel Style Bones made by the late master woodcrafter, Ray Schairer (1922 - 2011). WHY CHOOSE THESE BONES: Living history musicians who perform at Minstrel era and Civil War gigs should choose Pea Patch Minstrel-style Bones for their historically accurate design. So if you want historically accurate minstrel style bones that are ultra-lightweight and generate a mild tone, yet brawny and powerful, ideal for medium or large hands, professionally handcrafted one at a time from exotic hardwood and yours at a budget price, then Wide Pea Patch Minstrel-style Tunwood Bones are for you. TECHNICAL SPECS (± 1/16", .5 oz (14 g)): Length: 7-1/2" (19.0 cm), Width: 1-1/4" (3.18 cm), Thickness: 3/8" (0.95 cm), 1.67 oz (47.34 g)
- Ideal for Medium or Large hands: Significantly wider width than vintage Danforth Bones.
- Brawny Shape: Provides more heft...creates a powerful presence. Ultra light in weight. TIP: two-fingers between the bones (pictured left) works best for wide bones.
- Historically accurate traditional minstrel design. Ideal for living history minstrel band performers.
- Perfect for Civil War reenactors jamming around the camp fire.
- Professional Quality, Exotic Wood...Plain Price.