On Wed, 29 May 1996, Larry Chace wrote:

> John Brombaugh's recent note about Haskell reed resonators was interesting.
> I've seen an Estey Tuba (Mirabilis?) with that construction.  Since the
>
I think you meant Tim Tikker no? JB isnt on the PIPORG-l...

> Personally, I think it is wonderful that many builders today are willing to
> experiment with some of the "oddities" of the past.  Haskell basses,
> Ludwigtones, and a more generous helping of strings are all things that

Yes, it is great, I have not seen one of the doppleflote pipes, but the
description sounds interesting. I think Dicksons' book is where I read
that he experimented with this design but the minute difference in sound
seemed to him to hardly repay the extra work and costs of a second mouth
on the pipe.
He did speak eloquently of pipes made of exotic woods like teak or some
such. Ive often wondered about cedar pipes, the wood smells so nice
imagine the scent being pushed out into the room when used as organ pipes!
Make music and deodorize and moth-proof the congregation all in one step!
heheh
Would this wood be too oily I presume to accept glued joints needed for
an organ pipe?
I wouldn't mind at all to making swell shades out of it or using it for
something like that in my case.
Randall