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by Mikethebook
Thu May 02, 2024 1:40 am
Forum: Used Instruments Exchange
Topic: F:S. Goldie Low D
Replies: 1
Views: 52

Re: F:S. Goldie Low D

Hi Narrowdog,
Could you send me pictures please? Also what the number etched inside the bottom of the whistle.
Many thanks
Mike
by Mikethebook
Sat Apr 27, 2024 4:29 am
Forum: Used Instruments Exchange
Topic: WTB: John Sindt High D
Replies: 0
Views: 132

WTB: John Sindt High D

I'm interested in buying a Sindt High D in good condition in the UK.
by Mikethebook
Fri Apr 19, 2024 9:42 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Generation B natural?
Replies: 7
Views: 519

Re: Generation B natural?

Thanks Mr Gumby!
by Mikethebook
Fri Apr 19, 2024 1:45 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Generation B natural?
Replies: 7
Views: 519

Generation B natural?

Question. Do Generation make a B natural whistle in either brass or nickel or is this key only available in Jerry Freeman's tweaked versions? Many thanks.
by Mikethebook
Sun Apr 14, 2024 9:56 am
Forum: Sold and Old
Topic: WTB: Goldie Small-Bore Low D whistle
Replies: 0
Views: 496

WTB: Goldie Small-Bore Low D whistle

I would be interested in buying a Goldie Small-Bore Low D, a soft-medium or medium blower in good condition with a seller preferably in the UK, like me, though I will consider sellers elsewhere.
Many thanks.
by Mikethebook
Mon Apr 08, 2024 2:41 pm
Forum: Sold and Old
Topic: WTB: Humphrey (Journeyman or Stealth) Trad High D
Replies: 0
Views: 311

WTB: Humphrey (Journeyman or Stealth) Trad High D

I would like to buy a Humphrey Trad High D, either a Journeyman or Stealth, in good condition. I live in the UK so would prefer the seller to come from there though I am open to it coming from the USA or Europe.
by Mikethebook
Tue Jan 30, 2024 6:44 am
Forum: Sold and Old
Topic: WTB: Setanta Low Whistle
Replies: 0
Views: 1702

WTB: Setanta Low Whistle

I would like to buy a Setanta low whistle, preferably a low D but I would also consider a low E or Eb. I live in Scotland but will buy from abroad too. Thank you.
by Mikethebook
Mon Jan 08, 2024 7:04 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: High Ds with minimal impact on lungs/chest
Replies: 12
Views: 1800

Re: High Ds with minimal impact on lungs/chest

So I ordered a High D from Cillian O'Brian and he looked out one with minimal air requirements for me. I received it today and am delighted with it. I'd read that good breath control and experience were necessary to play one but I have had no problems. The first octave requires barely more than a br...
by Mikethebook
Thu Dec 28, 2023 10:29 am
Forum: Sold and Old
Topic: WTB: Cillian O'Briain Low D
Replies: 0
Views: 2469

WTB: Cillian O'Briain Low D

I live in Scotland and would like to buy a Cillian O'Briain Low D whistle whether tunable or fixed. Failing that, I might also be interested in an E or Eb.
by Mikethebook
Thu Dec 28, 2023 3:11 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: High Ds with minimal impact on lungs/chest
Replies: 12
Views: 1800

Re: High Ds with minimal impact on lungs/chest

Hi Andrew, Thanks for your input. I wouldn't trust a current Generation and wouldn't know where I could buy a 70's model. But I had already decided to contact Cillian O'Briain regarding my problem and he suggested that in general his whistles take less air than most but, since his whistles are hand-...