# Supplier RFQ — Duduk Family Build

Date: 2026-05-08 | Quote needed for: Initial prototype — Armenian Duduk A3 root

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## RFQ A — Wood Turning Blanks

**To:** [Craft Supplies USA / Woodcraft / Hearne Hardwoods / local hardwood dealer]

Please quote the following turning blanks:

| Item | Species | Form | Dimensions | Qty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-1 | Apricot (*Prunus armeniaca*) preferred | Turning blank | 1.00″ dia × 16″ L minimum | 2 | If apricot unavailable, please quote walnut as alternate |
| A-2 | Walnut (*Juglans nigra*) alternate | Turning blank | 1.00″ dia × 16″ L minimum | 2 | Straight grain, no pith at center preferred |
| A-3 | Mulberry (for Balaban variant, optional) | Turning blank | 1.00″ dia × 16″ L minimum | 1 | Quote only if in stock |

**Finish:** None required — raw stock only.
**Grain:** Straight grain, vertical or radial orientation preferred. Quartersawn if available.
**Moisture content:** < 8% EMC preferred. Please confirm kiln-dried status.

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## RFQ B — Double Reeds (Arundo donax)

**To:** Armenian music/instrument suppliers; specialty reed makers

Please quote the following:

| Item | Type | Key | Qty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B-1 | Duduk double reed — A3 (C4 key) | Armenian duduk — A (or specify Db4/C4 if different convention) | 6 | For instrument in key A3 root. Various suppliers use different key-naming conventions — please confirm what note the instrument sounds when all holes are open with this reed. |
| B-2 | Duduk double reed — assorted keys (optional) | One each: Bb3, G3, D4 root if available | 3 | Exploration set for family range study |

**Quality:** Pre-voiced preferred for initial testing. Raw/unvoiced acceptable if pre-voiced unavailable — will adjust bridle in-house.
**Material:** Arundo donax only (no synthetic reeds for this project).
**Bridle:** Include traditional bridle/band. Please note if bridle is adjustable or fixed.

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## RFQ C — Finishing Supplies

Available from standard hardware suppliers (Ace, Home Depot, Amazon). No specialized RFQ required.

- Boiled linseed oil: 1 qt
- Pure tung oil (100% — not blended "tung oil finish"): 8 oz
- PTFE plumber's tape: 1 roll

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## Contact Information

Tony Koop | tonykoop@gmail.com | [GitHub: tonykoop](https://github.com/tonykoop)

Please include: unit price, lead time, minimum order, shipping to ZIP [insert], and any notes on grain/quality of available stock.