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Krátič (m)

shortener

more or less "S"-shaped shortener, "reducing" the relative length of a drone; ➺Absolute/Relative length

Identical types: 3
Hrubé gajdy

Since early 19th century; The actual butt piece (lodging the reed) of the drone; Tubular, with an internal "S"-bore that "reduces" the exterior length of the drone.
NB¹: ➺ Absolute / Relative length; NB²: ➺ Bohemia.

In cross-section its 3 main bores are positioned "triangularly".


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Personal communication

Pavel Číp (Zubří), letter 27 Sep. 1995