SamirCanada
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Horn rishas
Hey oud family
I am thinking of making a run of horn rishas.
These would be very high quality black Buffalo horn. I make them with heavy side and a thin side for different playing attack. Highly polished
The cost would be 20$ including shipping.
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Jason
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I'll buy one if you make them. I've been thinking of trying to make rishas from galalith/casein. I have a casein pick I use for gypsy jazz that is
really nice.
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Quote: Originally posted by Jason  | | I'll buy one if you make them. I've been thinking of trying to make rishas from galalith/casein. I have a casein pick I use for gypsy jazz that is
really nice. |
I've had a few casein risha-s. They sound great. They feel great. But they crack. I haven't had a celluloid or horn risha crack. And an actual risha
(quill) takes a few years of hard playing to wear out. I wish the casein lasted longer because these picks are a pleasure to use. Maybe I should try
soaking it in olive oil for several weeks to make it flexible. That's what I used to do with each eagle feather plectrum.
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Never tried casein but I am curious now 
Will report back with some pictures when the horn rishas are ready. I'll be making about 20 of them.
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Hi everyone, just finished the first set of test rishas to iron out my process. Photo to show what you can expect.
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Jason
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Those look great Samir, I'll send you an email. I'd be interested in your process of making them if that's something you would share. Are you using
a bandsaw to get the rough blank thin enough?
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SamirCanada
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That's the Macdonald secret sauce man 
But no kidding there are many ways to skin cow (buffalo)
Bandsaw to rough size, cabinet scrapers and variety of abrasives to polish. Finally some of polishing compound and a natural wax.
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I want to take a moment to thank everyone who has reached out and placed an order. I am hoping to manufacture and ship out the rishas with the next 2
weeks.
Cheers
Samir
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Thanks to everyone who ordered rishas, I have shipped out the first batch of them today. If there is more interest I can make another run.
Much appreciated.
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Jason
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I'm really enjoying the rishas from Samir. The size and thickness are perfect for me. I've had horn rishas in the past that were too thick or
brittle feeling but these are great. Highly recommended!
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Thank you Jason. Glad to hear you are enjoying it
I have a few more rishas left if anyone interested.
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