ThomasJ

I posted a similar post some days ago but I dont think I explained everything thoroughly enough, and it didnt bring many replies, so I thought i'd have a go at explaining everything again. I am a Swedish Jazz musician and experimentalist who has a great interest in regional culture, and who's got a special place in my heart for the Khaen. I recently came into contact with a man who owned a chromatic variant (i.e a custom made instrument with 2 octaves and all the 12 western notes), and I asked him where i could get one. He seemed helpful at first, but the communication ended up cold, and I am looking for an alternative source. I'd want the contact info for a Khaen maker who is willing and qualified to take on the task. I will tip well. Thanks!

That is fair enough. I could have, but I had some other contacts that looked promising and they went silent so I didnt think It was necessary. I also overstated the urgency, I have a contact there who is staying until next summer who is also viable, but It’s a big difference in time and I’m not sure I wanna wait that long. But if its not possible in this timeframe I can absolutely wait.

Hello! I am looking to get in touch with a Khaen maker. I have a dream of creating a Chromatic khaen variant (an instrument that has 2 octaves with all the 12 western notes on it). My grandparents are in Bangkok right now for 3 weeks, and can have it mailed to their place of stay and bring it on their plane home. Please contact me if youre the person for the job or if you know the person for the job. This is quite an urgent matter so please answer right away. I hope this reaches the right person, Thomas