The Lobster Violin

This lobster-claw violin, created by John Dadmun back in 1903, will have to be included in the first performance of the Weird Universe orchestra, whenever that might be. Links: noaa.gov, Strand.

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Posted By: Alex - Tue Dec 04, 2012
Category: Music

Comments

This unique, one of a kind, instrument has clawed it's way into the hearts and minds of WUvians around the world.

NOTE: The use of "unique, one of a kind" has been sanctioned by multiple news casters, so there!

Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 12/04/12 at 10:16 AM

How sure are we that it's not a claw from a Fiddler Crab?

Posted by TheCannyScot in Atlanta, GA on 12/04/12 at 10:21 AM

I think that Peter Schikele would be proud to have that in his orchestra of underrated instruments.

Posted by KDP on 12/04/12 at 12:01 PM

I play violin, but I am allergic to shellfish. Playing such a thing would be an itchy proposition.

Posted by Red Stripe on 12/04/12 at 01:45 PM

I wonder if it was an IRAQ LOBSTER! :lol: :coolsmile:

Posted by Tyrusguy on 12/05/12 at 10:45 AM

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