Mountain-style
Patterned much after the Hicks/Glenn/Proffitt style. General dimensions are a 25” scale length (20” neck), 9” “rim” (1 3/4” tall) and a 6” head.
Gourds
Your choice of canteen or bottle. Gourds, being natural objects, can vary in size and overall shape. I try to pick out the thicker and proportional ones. I like to use 9-10” diameter canteen gourds as I think they have the best balanced sound (those that are 8-9” that I’ve used have also been pretty punchy).
Bottle gourds can greatly vary in size, and I pick out the ones that are most proportional or look the best in their overall shape. Longer ones have a fuller sound while those that are shorter and skinny or squatty tend to be more “nasally”.
Larger gourds may be requested. If you don’t specify a particular size, then I’ll use my preferred size or what I have on hand (I will verify it with you when going over the details regarding your order). Feel free to inquire to see what I have on hand when placing your order.
Bottle gourds can greatly vary in size, and I pick out the ones that are most proportional or look the best in their overall shape. Longer ones have a fuller sound while those that are shorter and skinny or squatty tend to be more “nasally”.
Larger gourds may be requested. If you don’t specify a particular size, then I’ll use my preferred size or what I have on hand (I will verify it with you when going over the details regarding your order). Feel free to inquire to see what I have on hand when placing your order.