ACRYLIC WODE, Folk Musical Instrument Innovation, BAN THA RUEA, THA RUEA SUBDISTRICT, NAWA DISTRICT, NAKHON PHANOM PROVINCE

Abstract

Acrylic Wode is a Wode made from a new material, a substitute for Hia wood. It is made for durability and to create interest in the product. It is a new product from Ban Tha Ruea, the largest village producing Wode and Khaen musical instruments in Thailand. In this research, the researcher conducted a study using qualitative research methods. Data were collected in the field by interviewing and observing key informants who were specifically selected, namely Mr. Somphan Waengkam, the first and only acrylic Wode maker in Ban Tha Ruea, and Mr. Aphichat Wananam, an acrylic Khaen maker. The research objectives were: 1. To study the method of making Wode from acrylic materials. 2. To study the advantages and disadvantages of Wode made from acrylic materials. The results of the study found that:

The process of making acrylic Wode includes the following steps: 1. Cut bamboo to make the core of the Wode. 2. Make the core of the Wode. 3. Cut the acrylic pipes to the correct sizes and cut them to the shape of a hollow pipe. 4. Attach the pipe to the core of the Wode and adjust the sound.

1. Make a Wode header.

Pros and cons of acrylic Wode, Advantages of acrylic Wode : 1. It is a Wode made from alternative materials, wood. 2. Acrylic is not easily broken or damaged. 3. There are a lot of people interested. Disadvantages of acrylic : 1. It is expensive. 2. The acrylic pipe is thicker than wooden pipe, so it requires a little more air to blow.