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by Flexismart
Tue Dec 12, 2023 10:08 pm
Forum: Irish Traditional Music Forum
Topic: Anybody know the name of this tune?
Replies: 3
Views: 1323

Re: Anybody know the name of this tune?

The reel is called "Reel de Mattawa" X: 1 T: Reel de Mattawa C: Richard Forest R: reel B: The Portland Collection, v.1 p.132 M: C| L: 1/8 K: Edor ef \ | "Em"gefd ecdB | "D"ABAF DEFD | "Em"EFGA B2ef | "C"gfed "D"Adef | | "Em"gefd e...
by Flexismart
Sat Aug 19, 2023 8:51 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Benefits of HEAVY/heavy wall whistles?
Replies: 35
Views: 11387

Re: Benefits of HEAVY/heavy wall whistles?

This discussion might be helpful and enlightening:
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=113236
by Flexismart
Sun May 14, 2023 6:38 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Help ID'ing Mystery Tin Whistle
Replies: 3
Views: 1686

Re: Help ID'ing Mystery Tin Whistle

That seems to be a non-tunable Kerry Songbird. Typically, the later ones were stamped with the date of manufacture (in my case 070307), then KWL, then the name SONGBIRD. They're great whistles, and coveted by some. I have the tunable version, and the fipple design is identical to yours, as is the D ...
by Flexismart
Wed May 10, 2023 3:28 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Patrick Olwell 6 key cocuswood
Replies: 12
Views: 3281

Re: Patrick Olwell 6 key cocuswood

When I click the OP's link to the UI Exchange I get a message telling me I'm "not authorized to read this forum", meaning the UIE, but I can simply get there from the Board Index drop down, and when I do, the Olwell 6 key is not there.
Curious.
by Flexismart
Mon Feb 27, 2023 7:24 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Kerry Question
Replies: 2
Views: 1043

Re: Kerry Question

I have a Cobre C, and a pre V4 Chieftain C (from 2005). You don't describe any of your preferences, or what you want a C whistle to sound like, however, here's what I think: The Cobre C is a loud, very well in tune, metallic sounding whistle with a focused tone, and very little airy whisper sound. I...
by Flexismart
Mon Feb 27, 2023 1:24 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Boxes of basic D whistles for beginner class
Replies: 5
Views: 1327

Re: Boxes of basic D whistles for beginner class

I have used Walton's Little Black Tin Whistle for groups and classes. If you call these folks with an order of 25, you may get a better price than $5.99USD ea. https://www.musiciansfriend.com/folk-traditional-instruments/waltons-little-black-tin-whistle-in-d I had to tweak a few of them, but on aver...
by Flexismart
Sun Jan 15, 2023 3:41 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Irish Flute Recommendation
Replies: 6
Views: 2057

Re: Irish Flute Recommendation

If you want a new 6-key build, made to your specifications, in any of a number of woods, with great tone and tuning, at a reasonable price, and reasonable wait time, you should look seriously at this maker: http://www.francoisbaubet.com For a new build with keys from almost any maker, you'll wait a ...
by Flexismart
Sat Jan 14, 2023 9:45 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Recommended case
Replies: 36
Views: 5178

Re: Recommended case

Here's what a Baubet Eb delrin looks like in an ADC case:
https://flic.kr/p/2obxJCn

My Hamilton Keyless center section is too big for this case.
by Flexismart
Thu Jan 12, 2023 2:01 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Recommended case
Replies: 36
Views: 5178

Re: Recommended case

This is what I use for my Baubet Eb Delrin. Works great - not bulky, and space for a whistle or two:

https://smile.amazon.com/ADC-Instrument ... th=1&psc=1
by Flexismart
Sun Jun 12, 2022 10:03 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Poststructural Pub
Topic: The tourists are back..
Replies: 27
Views: 15530

Re: The tourists are back..

I would ditch the rental car, take the train from Dublin to Athenry, transfer to Ennis, then take the bus to Miltown Malbay. You could do that for well under 100 euro, and wouldn't have to fight the traffic and unfamiliar terrain. Once there for the week, a car shouldn't be necessary. If you're plan...
by Flexismart
Sat Jun 04, 2022 6:36 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Is it possible to drop two beats in jigs and reels and still sound good when playing solo?
Replies: 32
Views: 5934

Re: Is it possible to drop two beats in jigs and reels and still sound good when playing solo?

"Is it possible to drop two beats in jigs and reels and still sound good when playing solo?" Simply, the answer is NO. If you're playing with another melody player (box, fiddle, flute, whistle, accordion, etc) then, it's OK, but if you're playing solo - NO - It doesn't matter what your sal...
by Flexismart
Mon May 23, 2022 2:36 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Cormac Breatnach
Replies: 1
Views: 1340

Re: Cormac Breatnach

You may be able to contact Cormac via his BandCamp site for 'The Whistle Blower' project If you go to: www.cormacjuanbreatnach1.bandcamp.com and select the first box on the left 'The Whistle Blower', you'll go to the page for downloading the project. On the right hand side of the screen is a link to...
by Flexismart
Sun May 22, 2022 4:06 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Want to play Name That Whistle?
Replies: 19
Views: 7832

Re: Want to play Name That Whistle?

#1 could be a Sweet, however, Walt was pretty consistent at numbering and engraving his name/logo on his hand made instruments, so I'd say it might be something else. #2 is probably a Hoover, or an early pocket Feadog with a different head - maybe a Hoover head. #3 looks like a Feadog #4 looks like ...
by Flexismart
Fri May 20, 2022 7:36 am
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: ordering cds from Sylvain Barou
Replies: 5
Views: 2394

Re: ordering cds from Sylvain Barou

The CD is available on BandCamp for 15 euro:
https://glazard.bandcamp.com/album/sylv ... ys-of-fall

On that page there is also a contact link for Glazard, which may get you some joy.

If you paid with PP you can easily request a refund for non-delivery.
by Flexismart
Wed May 18, 2022 4:02 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: ordering cds from Sylvain Barou
Replies: 5
Views: 2394

Re: ordering cds from Sylvain Barou

The 2018 album "The Last Days of Fall" is available as a download on SoundCloud. It seems the website baroupellen.com has been discontinued. There is no product page on the current sylvainbarou.com, so he must have abandoned it for SoundCloud. He was on thesession.org with the user name na...