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by scottie
Sat Mar 12, 2022 2:20 pm
Forum: Sold and Old
Topic: Gemeinhardt Concert Flute 2SP
Replies: 0
Views: 1137

Gemeinhardt Concert Flute 2SP

Selling a nice Gemeinhardt Concert Flute 2SP good starter flute for anyone wanting to learn flute. Comes with case and two swabs. Very good condition with no dings or dents and pads are good with no leaks. I wanted to learn it but have to devote too much time to playing bass and need to cut back on ...
by scottie
Fri Dec 31, 2021 10:29 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Advice on a Low F whistle?
Replies: 8
Views: 2664

Re: Advice on a Low F whistle?

Inexpensive yet popular whistles, trying for the key of F: - Goldfinch, key of F, 49 pounds, tunable, sound samples online - Becker, key of G (they don't make F), $19.99 US, not tunable - Alba Vibe, key of F, 135 pounds, tunable - Shearwater, aluminum in F, tunable, 97 pounds - Shearwater, PVC, key...
by scottie
Thu Dec 30, 2021 1:37 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Advice on a Low F whistle?
Replies: 8
Views: 2664

Advice on a Low F whistle?

Looking into an Alto F whistle and wanted advice on the sound and value on the less expensive versions. I am looking at these. I was hoping for a Chris Wall but he has an 18 month waiting list due to all the restrictions in the US last year and part of this year. I would love an MK Pro but out of my...
by scottie
Sun Dec 26, 2021 10:34 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Brass body or Nickel ?
Replies: 30
Views: 5686

Brass body or Nickel ?

Does the type material brass/nickel effect the sound of a pennywhistle whether in the soprano, alto, or low whistle style? What is your opinion? I notice some people saying the brass tarnishes badly. I figure a person can correct that with brasso or some other cleaner. Any suggestions?
by scottie
Sat Dec 25, 2021 12:12 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Lir whistles
Replies: 54
Views: 21051

Re: Lir whistles

Does anyone have a phone number for Lir Whistles as I am trying to contact them and can't get any response ? My order is months overdue, they told me weeks ago that it was posted and continue to but it hasn't been posted. Thanks No phone number listed on their web site which is something that gives...
by scottie
Mon Dec 20, 2021 12:18 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Killarney Whistle Purchase ?
Replies: 7
Views: 2398

Re: Killarney Whistle Purchase ?

Thanks for all the good info on the Killarney whistles and site. They say they can be manually tunes with a tuning slide. Are they just referring to the fipple head being able to be moved for manual tuning?
by scottie
Mon Dec 06, 2021 10:41 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Killarney Whistle Purchase ?
Replies: 7
Views: 2398

Re: Killarney Whistle Purchase ?

Their website shouldn't be a problem. If you look at the forum carefully though, there's one (D) for sale @ $50 :poke: Thanks for the link. As for the Killarney I am now considering one in Bb. Good prices on the others though. I liked the cocobolo one from Eric The Flute Maker at one time, but I al...
by scottie
Fri Dec 03, 2021 8:39 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Killarney Whistle Purchase ?
Replies: 7
Views: 2398

Killarney Whistle Purchase ?

Where is the best place to purchase a Killarney whistle? My computer gives me a warning everytime I try to go to the Killarney web site as being one of suspicion. Not sure if it is the security software on my computer or it the web site has an issue. I used the address listed on the Chiff and Fipple...
by scottie
Fri Dec 03, 2021 8:27 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Shearwater Whistles ?
Replies: 2
Views: 1484

Re: Shearwater Whistles ?

That is what I was wondering. Thank you very much for the information.
by scottie
Fri Dec 03, 2021 7:56 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Shearwater Whistles ?
Replies: 2
Views: 1484

Shearwater Whistles ?

Has anyone else had difficulty contacting John Bushby at Shearwater Whistles? I have been trying for the last week or two with no success. Not sure if they are having issues of any sort. Wanted to get a little more info from John about his recorder whistle in C as well as his D pennywhiste with the ...
by scottie
Thu Nov 25, 2021 12:15 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Need Advice on which Low D to buy
Replies: 20
Views: 7734

Need Advice on which Low D to buy

Have been checking out a few Low D units to buy. Any advice appreciated. Considering some inexpensive units. Let me know what you think. Since I want to be able to play along with backing tracks and a church band. I figure I may have to stick with a tunable but have heard the MK Kelpie and even the ...
by scottie
Tue Aug 17, 2021 2:06 pm
Forum: World/Folk Winds
Topic: Bansuri Flute Question?
Replies: 3
Views: 7914

Bansuri Flute Question?

I see where a bansuri flute is given it's name for the Key it plays in when the top three holes are covered. Now, when playing a native American flute they are tuned in a minor pentatonic scale. Can someone simply explain to me the scale of the bansuri and is the range of a bansuri also a little ove...
by scottie
Mon Aug 16, 2021 7:00 am
Forum: World/Folk Winds
Topic: Native American Flute Builders ?
Replies: 2
Views: 6192

Re: Native American Flute Builders ?

Thank you for the reply Jim.
by scottie
Thu Jul 29, 2021 4:36 pm
Forum: Sold and Old
Topic: FS Gold Finch Whistle (NEW) KEY: G (alto)
Replies: 0
Views: 2382

FS Gold Finch Whistle (NEW) KEY: G (alto)

For sale is a new Gold Finch Whistle in the key of G (alto). Two piece adjustable whistle. I ordered this whistle last October and had a long waiting period due to demand and delay times. I received it in February or March of this year but by then had lost interest in Irish Whistles and was back int...
by scottie
Thu Jul 15, 2021 8:50 am
Forum: World/Folk Winds
Topic: Native American Flute Builders ?
Replies: 2
Views: 6192

Native American Flute Builders ?

Are there any NAF builders on this site? I have been working on trying to build a NAF flute in E . Received some info on a High Spirits flute in E( a small bore unit probably 7/8" bore diameter). I have the lower three holes drilled and tuned but the position of the fourth hole from the bottom ...