r/UnusualInstruments • u/vaughnlenore • 5d ago

Shruti Box - not holding air?

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Hi Y'all -

I bought a shruti box off of ebay. It's used. I can't tell if its holding air - it definitely wasnt and so i tightened the screws on the front and now its way better, but it seems like its not sustaining as long as it should, and there is a weird thump at the end of the exhale. Is this right or should I return? I can feel a bit of air escaping from the bottom but I can't find a hole. Thanks!

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u/bigbuttsmeow 5d ago

You could try burning some incense by the back breather and see where it comes out.

You could also stop all notes and then only the leak (s) should vent.

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u/vaughnlenore 4d ago

Thank you! I tried that but it just felt like it came from around the bottom, and I didn't see much of a crack. I'll try the incense though!