Thanks, it saved me from running a search on all the threads related to scallops, in addition to other sea food.Tony wrote:reviving an old discussion.
scalloped tone holes
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Here are three boxwood chanters which happen to be on the bench. All of them are ostensibly the same, however, due to the nature of the particular pieces of timber, the one in the foreground was left a little thicker while turning. In order to maintain the proper chimney height, this one was noticeably scalloped. Although it could be said that it is a little more comfortable, my feeling is that more sensitivity can be afforded in half holeing on a well turned, round chanter. I do not usually scallop toneholes, but in this instance, the chanter was both too fat to play comfortably and would have had much too high a chimney. Scalloping toneholes on a well made chanter which is already undercut will result in making the holes larger and sharper on their edges. If you have a round chanter but want a scalloped chanter, buy one.