Talk:Xaphoon

Sound
I disagree that it sounds like a clarinet above about an A - to my ear, it sounds a lot more like a soprano sax in the second octave - but this is a matter of opinion, so I won't try to press the issue if you really want to say that it sounds like a clarinet throughout its range. Waitak 07:04, 22 February 2006 (UTC)
 * No, if you think that's what it sounds like you should add that to the article. I don't play the instrument but have a friend who uses it so I'm probably not as familiar with the sound as you are.  I had thought it sounded like a clarinet straight through (because it has a conical bore, like a clarinet) but you're right, it probably sounds brighter and a bit rougher than a clarinet in the higher register, maybe more like a tarogato.  Badagnani 07:06, 22 February 2006 (UTC)
 * The sentence describing its sound is still a little confusing; it isn't clear if "its" means the xaphoon's lower register or the clarinet's lower register, though I'm pretty sure you meant the xaphoon's lower register. I wonder if the sentence structure could be clarified to avoid any confusion about this.  Badagnani 03:19, 16 March 2006 (UTC)

Pocket Sax
"Its versatility, tone, low price, and portability made it a suitable alternative to the harmonica or tin whistle for travelers who wish to bring an instrument with them in their pocket." This sounds a lot like an advertisement to me, which would violate NPOV. Am I alone in seeing it that way? AdamBradley 15:48, 25 October 2006 (UTC)
 * Here's the edit: http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Xaphoon&diff=33708628&oldid=33695828 -- probably it could be reworded. Badagnani 19:01, 25 October 2006 (UTC)

Spelling
Isn't the correct spelling xaphoon? I've changed to this spelling since this is what is used by the manufacturer. Freediving-beava (talk) 00:59, 25 December 2012 (UTC)

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Trademark
There has been some confusion about my registered trade name Xaphoon® being used as a generic name. I wish to add the "®" symbol in various places in this article. Also the mention of Xaphoon® being a trade name is not mentioned until the end of the article, so I would like to add that information in the beginning to avoid confusion.


 * What I think should be changed:
 * Why it should be changed:
 * References supporting the possible change (format using the "cite" button):

Brianleewittman (talk) 21:09, 29 May 2024 (UTC)


 * Empty request. ABG (Talk/Report any mistakes here) 02:14, 30 May 2024 (UTC)
 * I've copy-edited the lead to address the trademark earlier in the article which is reasonable. I've also removed the use of the ® symbol, as per the Manual of Style, and fixed the images (thanks to for fixing my mobile edit). Hopefully this will address the immediate concerns. I think there is a larger issue here around notability, summary style, and a need/search for more WP:RS. — Jon (talk) 00:47, 3 June 2024 (UTC)
 * Also added RS Grove dictionary citation. This article in Experimental Musical Instruments (Dec 1993) may also be useful for citing content. — Jon (talk) 22:25, 3 June 2024 (UTC)
 * A couple of points from an RS search. The xaphoon is a form of chalumeaux, more comparable in size and playing characteristics to Adrian Rollini's (red) hot fountain pen than the conical bore bamboo instruments from Jamaican musician "Sugar Belly" Walker, which have conical bores and overblow at the octave. American film composer Thomas Newman used the xaphoon, played by Rick Cox, in his score for the 1991 film The Rapture.