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by Mike-S
Fri Jul 01, 2022 5:35 am
Forum: Free Reed Instruments: Squeezeboxes and Harmonicas.
Topic: What next ?
Replies: 1
Views: 8459

What next ?

Hi people, I have two Lee Oskar diatonics in A and C. I would like another diatonic in a different key. Bearing in mind that I prefer the lower end has anyone any suggestions as to the next model in both key and manufacturer ?
Thanks.
Mike-S
by Mike-S
Tue Nov 10, 2020 1:57 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: New D
Replies: 32
Views: 12398

Re: New D

Thanks for all your replies, most interesting. I'm just going to have to open my Piggy Bank, again.
Mike-S
by Mike-S
Fri Nov 06, 2020 8:27 am
Forum: Free Reed Instruments: Squeezeboxes and Harmonicas.
Topic: Solo tuning Harmonicas?
Replies: 2
Views: 10551

Re: Solo tuning Harmonicas?

Thanks for your reply Keith. I took your advice and ordered a Seydel Deluxe in C. I'm hoping that it'll be here tomorrw.
Mike
by Mike-S
Thu Nov 05, 2020 5:15 am
Forum: Free Reed Instruments: Squeezeboxes and Harmonicas.
Topic: Solo tuning Harmonicas?
Replies: 2
Views: 10551

Solo tuning Harmonicas?

Hi all, I have a couple of Lee Oskar diatonics which I enjoy a lot but I'm not really into the blues and want to play more melodies. I'd like to play a chromatic but I'm in my 80's and don't think that I could cope with the slide and all the extras that it would bring. So, I'm now thinking of a solo...
by Mike-S
Wed Nov 04, 2020 9:33 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: New D
Replies: 32
Views: 12398

New D

Hi all, I have five whistles in high D but I still am looking for the 'perfect' sound. I realise that this is probably unattainable. All my current ones have a buzz somewhere up and down the scales. I play solely for my own pleasure which is probably why I'm a bit finnicky. Is there a D whistle that...
by Mike-S
Thu Jun 11, 2020 11:44 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Dixon DX 005
Replies: 9
Views: 4531

Re: Dixon DX 005

Thanks for all your comments. I took the plunge and ordered one last weekend and it arrived about an hour ago and I can honestly say that it's the most pleasing whistle I have ever played. Mind you I'm only an 80 year old beginner but the sound is better even in higher notes than I can get on my oth...
by Mike-S
Sun Jun 07, 2020 2:37 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Dixon DX 005
Replies: 9
Views: 4531

Dixon DX 005

I'm not needing but wanting a new high D whistle and I'm considering a Dixon Pro DX 005. Has anyone any comments about this whistle, good or bad ? Anything appreciated. Thank you.
Mike-S