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Haven't seen a Copeland whistle with a joined seam and I don't know the process he used. I would bet the process is one of a base diameter round tubing being annealed and drawn through a (carbide) die. I have experience with this process reforming brass cartridge cases using a parent case having the...

Myself, I'm not so musical. I've always loved music and get great satisfaction from my whistles but honestly I have minimal natural aptitude for playing. Taught myself to read music which in-turn allows me to generate a bit of muscle memory when fleshing out a tune. Once I can fluidly move through t...

[quote]We should distinguish between raw linseed oil and "boiled" linseed oil, which has been through a heat treatment process to start the polymerization. Although I don't have experience with it, I gather boiled linseed oil will harden.[/quote] I believe you will also find that BLO will...

Acknowledging that linseed oil has been used as a wood finish for hundreds of years, I would like to point out that in its unaltered form it never really dries or hardens. So, just a heads up if you are not experienced with linseed oil's use. Respectfully, tim

Maybe take a look at Hans Bracker low C offering? I've a B /C combo that more than 2 years later still makes me wag my tail. The low C pipe is a easy player with a fat pleasing tone. tim

Mike,

Took me a while to figure it out, but what helped me to easily get a good seal at speed was to condition my fingers / hands with lotion before playing. tim

Pancelticpiper thank you for your comparison, a very enjoyable read. I am left wondering if possibly you meant to refer to the "Chieftain" tour whistle rather than "Overton" in your closing statement?

Lars , come on over and drink some beers with me you would be welcome to wring it out. Lulu , alright.... give me a chance to find my microphone. ytliek , thanks for the good words. Cayden I completely agree with your sentiment regarding Hans whistles..... I am a seriously wagging my tail. Tom , I ...

Just wanted to give a high five to Hans Bracker and his whistles. Earlier today I received my Hans Bracker Low C – B whistle set and I have wiled away most of my day playing and playing with this combo.....smile. Low whistles are my thing and this C-B set is really pleasing me. Hans has easily met a...

Hans, well done! What a nice personal way to represent your whistles. I realize that your web site offers sound clips, but I would encourage you to offer a Youtube video for every whistle key you build. IMO this is a great selling tool.....has got it all, the whistles, the maker and the sound....smi...

Mike, An OS low D Chieftain that I have could be described as having fairly low back pressure. I would describe it as a easy blower that takes a bit of air. This pipe gives good latitude with regards to being able to push each note before breaking octaves. Also having a clean breaking separation bet...

Man, I really look forward to these whistle tours, C&F'ers get some interesting, quality review perspectives. I have to believe they are offer some useful feedback for the whistle makers and helps turn the light on for prospective buyers. Stanton, surely enjoyed your appraisal of these whistles ...

Thank you DrPhill for a pleasantly played tune and an enjoyable thread. So, blindfold on......spun around three times. I'm betting the second whistle to be a Copeland?

bogman, your point on learning at tune speed is well taken. I have slowed sound clips down on Audcity and determined that the slowness of the tune was a detriment to the learn by ear process. I also look forward to the day when I can look back and smile at the early struggles. Nanohedron, “born lear...

I have been using both sheet music and the use of my ear to learn new tunes. I work at getting the basics of a tune down with the use of sheet music and some where short of tune memorization I then work the tune through without sheet music but listening to the tune being played. I do this to differe...