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Thank you for the review. It sounds great in your clip !

I have been searching all over the site and online for a comparative whistle guide, but cannot find one. Is there any chance you can direct me to one ?

Thanks!

Derek Blackwell wrote:Is this a whistle with six holes? I have a Ukrainian sopilka made of apricot wood. It has ten holes including two thumb holes. Otherwise it sounds very similar to yours. I've been wondering same as you.

Yes, this is. What maintenance do you do for yours?

Thanks for the replies.

Hello, all. I have recently purchased a D whistle made of apricot would from Moldova. It is finished in a tree resin , and the inside is unfinished . My inclination is that the whistle, including the inside, should be oiled periodically. However, the seller says he never does this . He advises just ...

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The piper's grip helped tremendously. Thank you!

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