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by sponge
Tue Feb 13, 2018 12:42 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Is this a Jon Swayne Alto G?
Replies: 3
Views: 1579

Re: Is this a Jon Swayne Alto G?

Oh dear, has this been thrashed to death before....? If it has, sorry, that's what happens when you neglect the forum. I'm lazy, point us in the right direction, and I'll get me coat.

Just clicked on your link, so thanks.

Sponge
by sponge
Tue Feb 13, 2018 11:32 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Is this a Jon Swayne Alto G?
Replies: 3
Views: 1579

Is this a Jon Swayne Alto G?

Hello chiffers, it's been a while, anyway came across this very fancy folky video, I'm pretty sure this is a Jon Swayne whistle, and the size looks to be Alto low G, BUT is it the actual sound i'm hearing a G whistle, it certainly has the Swayne recordesque tone, what do you guys and girls reckon ht...
by sponge
Sun Jul 02, 2017 11:07 am
Forum: Sold and Old
Topic: FS or trade- Weymann Banjolele or Banjo uke
Replies: 0
Views: 1378

FS or trade- Weymann Banjolele or Banjo uke

I might be barking up the wrong tree with this one, But I have a very nice circa 1920/30 Weymann Banjolele or banjo uke for sale I've done a bit of refurb, new tension hooks, new calfskin, new strings, and a new case, it has a seven inch drum/skin, and a slighly longer scale length, maple body sides...
by sponge
Sun Jul 02, 2017 10:37 am
Forum: Traditional String Instruments
Topic: FS - Weymann Banjolele
Replies: 0
Views: 6544

FS - Weymann Banjolele

I might be barking up the wrong tree with this one, But I have a very nice circa 1920/30 Weymann Banjolele or banjo uke for sale I done a bit of refurb, new tension hooks, new calfskin, new strings, and a new case, it has a seven inch drum/skin, and a slighly longer scale length, maple body sides an...
by sponge
Thu Jun 29, 2017 10:37 am
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: FS Martin Doyle Blackwood flute, tuning slide and case
Replies: 4
Views: 2188

Re: FS Martin Doyle Blackwood flute, tuning slide and case

Thinking this would fly off the shelf so to speak at £535, making assumptions and all that, well not a single sniff, so based on the market being rubbish at present, again an assumption..... I have decided to withdraw the flute, I have given it a proper playing this afternoon, and I'm amazed I put i...
by sponge
Thu Jun 29, 2017 1:00 am
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: FS Martin Doyle Blackwood flute, tuning slide and case
Replies: 4
Views: 2188

Re: FS Martin Doyle Blackwood flute, tuning slide and case

Hi Jim, good to see your still blowing the wood :)

Sponge
by sponge
Wed Jun 28, 2017 3:52 pm
Forum: Sold and Old
Topic: FS Martin Doyle Blackwood flute, tuning slide and case
Replies: 0
Views: 1383

FS Martin Doyle Blackwood flute, tuning slide and case

Thinking this would fly off the shelf so to speak at £535, making assumptions and all that, well not a single sniff, so based on the market being rubbish at present, again an assumption..... I have decided to withdraw the flute, I have given it a proper playing this afternoon, and I'm amazed I put i...
by sponge
Wed Jun 28, 2017 3:45 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: FS Martin Doyle Blackwood flute, tuning slide and case
Replies: 4
Views: 2188

FS Martin Doyle Blackwood flute, tuning slide and case

Howdy everyone, I can't remember my last login, it's probably a few years, maybe a bit longer, so I apologise for the long gap, I can't remember but I think I was seduced by a few other musical avenues, anyway I have a Doyle keyless African blackwood flute this one has the tuning slide and case, emb...
by sponge
Tue Oct 21, 2014 1:31 pm
Forum: Sold and Old
Topic: FS/FT: Sindt D whistle
Replies: 1
Views: 1153

Re: FS: or Trade Sindt D whistle - sold

Now sold :D :(
by sponge
Tue Oct 21, 2014 1:25 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: FS -or Trade Sindt D whistle
Replies: 1
Views: 990

Re: FS - Sindt D whistle - Sold

it's sold :D :(
by sponge
Sun Oct 19, 2014 1:07 pm
Forum: Sold and Old
Topic: FS/FT: Sindt D whistle
Replies: 1
Views: 1153

FS/FT: Sindt D whistle

Hi all, just had a thought, I am open to trades, I have a flute near completion, near could mean a couple of weeks or a bit longer so I could do with stop gap flute, so if you have something thats rudellesque style as opposed to a pratten type, i am happy to do a trade plus cash your way depending o...
by sponge
Sun Oct 19, 2014 1:05 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: FS -or Trade Sindt D whistle
Replies: 1
Views: 990

FS -or Trade Sindt D whistle

Hi all, just had a thought, I am open to trades, I have a flute near completion, near could mean a couple of weeks or a bit longer so I could do with stop gap flute, so if you have something thats rudellesque style as opposed to a pratten type, i am happy to do a trade plus cash your way depending o...
by sponge
Wed Oct 30, 2013 3:31 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: WTB a few whistles
Replies: 0
Views: 540

WTB a few whistles

Hello whistlers,

I'm looking to be a buy a few whistles, high d
Abell in Delrin D
Ian Simpson in D
Grinter In D

I know, but if you have one gathering dust drop us a line

cheers sponge
by sponge
Mon Sep 23, 2013 12:37 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: HELP with Indifference the tune
Replies: 10
Views: 1431

Re: HELP with Indifference the tune

Hi MT,

your a star, I know you have helped me in the past with locating other tunes and transcribing
stuff so BIG thankyou when you get a moment to have a look.

cheers Sponge :) :D :)
by sponge
Mon Sep 23, 2013 11:04 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: HELP with Indifference the tune
Replies: 10
Views: 1431

HELP with Indifference the tune

Hi all, recently saw the post on the notation for indifference, downloaded the pdf, its written for piano accordian so as you can guess I'm having zero luck with it, it might as well be in Greek with a klingon cloaking device applied to it, I remember years ago first hearing it played by a band call...