Hello all,
I tried to post this is the used instrument part of this site, but apparently I am unable to do so. So I'll try it here -- hope that is okay.
Long story short: I am trying to replace a damaged whistle. I'm looking for a tuneable Michael Burke d whistle made in a composite material (fakewood/resin type deal) that was made between '99 and 2001 ( I am assuming that is what the numbers mean -- see picture). According to legend (and Michael Burke's website), he does not make whistles in this material anymore.
Does anyone have a composite whistle from Michael Burke for sale? Any ideas?
Thank you so much for any comments or tips.
Can Anyone Help Me?
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Re: Can Anyone Help Me?
The Irish Flute Store in Greely, Colorado has a number of previously owned Burke composite whistles available. They don't have one in composite high D, however.
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The word chiff and fipple is pretty cool. I wonder what the origins are. I'd like to study everything about Irish music. Maybe I could find a teacher in my area. It's hard though since I live in a small town. Most people don't even know what it's all about. Man, they need to learn. Because it's so much fun. I wish I lived in Ireland. Then I could be real good. Would not that be cool.
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Thank you for your idea
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I just want to add that I know borjomi in real life and recommended her here, in case anyone is hesitant about this being some type of new member scam.
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Whistle looks like it has some character!
What's the actual damage? Could it not be repaired with some kind of super glue / resin job?
What's the actual damage? Could it not be repaired with some kind of super glue / resin job?
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Check out the first picture (scroll to the right if you have to) -- it looks like the whistle has almost completely split at the first finger hole.
I'd be curious about the potential of repairs with this material as well... seems like it might be amenable to epoxies?
I'd be curious about the potential of repairs with this material as well... seems like it might be amenable to epoxies?
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The word chiff and fipple is pretty cool. I wonder what the origins are. I'd like to study everything about Irish music. Maybe I could find a teacher in my area. It's hard though since I live in a small town. Most people don't even know what it's all about. Man, they need to learn. Because it's so much fun. I wish I lived in Ireland. Then I could be real good. Would not that be cool.
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Hadn't considered that it could be fixed -- you all think it could be possible?!
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I would contact Michael Burke. He will likely have the most definitive answer as to repairability. Good luck!