At 19:25 19/06/2018, Norm Purdy wrote:
>  should I orient the motto on the flap to be 
> horizontal when the flap is open with the main 
> lid, or horizontal when the flap is laid back 
> with the main lid closed?  I understand that 
> both methods were used.  I think either method 
> has its pros and cons.  I may just flip a coin 
> to decide.  What's the opinion?

In my case, the motto is "horizontal when the 
flap is open with the main lid". When playing, 
the flap of mine is usually open, as that helps 
both player and audience to hear the sound. If 
option B were chosen, only those people right up 
close to the instrument would be able to read it.

David

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