The use of raven feathers for quills

Curved quill slot for natural quill

 

        This shows a jack tongue removed from the jack.  A special quill slot has been made especially for the natural raven quills used.  This type of quill slot has been found in numerous historical instruments and, because of its arched shape, works particularly well for the arched cross section of the natural quill.

 

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