Hi. The string from under the rim (kinar/tanch) of my dayan is threatening to come out. What should i use to push it back? where is it supposed to be? or should i pull it out - it's wanderings seem to be the cause a distortion i'm getting when playing on the kinar. I've no idea what its for, i was once told its used in the making process. Any info much appreciated.
Oli
oli (Apr 28, 2004 05:16 p.m.):
Hi. The string from under the rim (kinar/tanch) of my dayan is threatening to come out. What should i use to push it back? where is it supposed to be? or should i pull it out - it's wanderings seem to be the cause a distortion i'm getting when playing on the kinar. I've no idea what its for, i was once told its used in the making process. Any info much appreciated.
Oli
String is placed between two layers of the Kinar to main slight gap between layers for better sound quality. If its coming out, use a piece of paper to push it back. Do NOT try anything thick to push the string back.
oli (Apr 28, 2004 05:16 p.m.):
Hi. The string from under the rim (kinar/tanch) of my dayan is threatening to come out. What should i use to push it back? where is it supposed to be? or should i pull it out - it's wanderings seem to be the cause a distortion i'm getting when playing on the kinar. I've no idea what its for, i was once told its used in the making process. Any info much appreciated.
Oli
String is placed between two layers of the Kinar to main slight gap between layers for better sound quality. If its coming out, use a piece of paper to push it back. Do NOT try anything thick to push the string back.
Regards,
TRKTDHA
TRKTDHA is correct. You can also use a thin credit card or a toothpick but be very careful not to put a tear in the puddi. Push the string in about halfway or less the width of the chat or outer ring.
If the string keeps coming out it's sometimes a sign that the head isn't tight enough in which case you might want to have someone knowledgeable look at your puddi. More often the string gets flattened over time and doesn't really do anything in which case it's a good idea to replace it occasionally anyway. Some players prefer not to use the string at all. Overall it's not a big deal and it isn't going to make you a better musician one way or the other.
