Should I be concerned about the bamboo headjoint cracking?
The propensity of wood and bamboo to crack is generally associated with changes in temperature and humidity that cause the material to swell and shrink, thereby weakening the bond between its fibers. This concern has been address by having the headjoint bound at three critical places on the standard flute headjoint and four on the alto in the manner used by traditional shakuhachi makers. In applying inlaid rattan binding, a channel is first chiseled in the bamboo. Binding is tightly wrapped inside this groove which is then glued and carefully filled to within a fraction of a millimeter below the surface of the bamboo. This space is inlaid with finely-split rattan evenly to the outside of the instrument. The visual effect of the rattan is quite beautiful and the deep inlaid binding provides added tensile strength to counteract any movement of the bamboo. Inlaid lacquered and standard binding are also available and more affordable options. Click here for complete information abut binding
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