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Altay Komuses · VP916

"Sugul" Komus

Vladimir Potkin

Bigger version of classic size Altay komus PP27/VP26.

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10,96 USDCase: woodblock (?)

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Description

Bigger version of classic size Altay komus PP27/VP26. The main practical difference is in lower sound pitch. All other features are the same as smaller komuses: big gaps, limiting sound spectrum and volume; reed elbow making extraneous overtones. Instrument for beginner shamans.

Specifications

Base frequency?

55–65Hz

lowerhigher
Gaps?

250µm

smallerwider
Reed stiffness?

60–70gf

softerstiffer
Frame stiffness?

450–600gf

softerstiffer
Frame length?

85mm

shorterlonger
Frame width?

35mm

narrowerwider
Frame thickness?

5mm

thinnerthicker
Reed length?

80mm

shorterlonger
Weight

40g

lighterheavier
Frame material

Brass

Reed material

Steel

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