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Are Copelands overpriced? Of course it is subjective and we are speaking of handmade fine instruments. As a musician, I look for a particular sound. If it can be produced by a Feadog or a Copeland, so be it. If I am serious about my music, I pay the price. I leave the economic theories to the econom...

I am interested in an MK Low D. I own an Overton low D and so far have not found an MK to test drive. Would anyone have experience with the MK and contrast sound qualityand volume. I am very pleased with the Overton and intend to keep it. I am just thinking of adding the MK if it differs in tone eno...

Reduced prices.

Gabriel wrote:

CranberryDog wrote:As I recall, Ab was OXXOOO, but it's been awhile.

I'm talking about a low Ab, i.e. the low Ab just below the bell note of the whistle.

I see what you mean ... that is a mystery note for sure.

Hi Don,

Great news on your new whistle! Congratulations. Burke makes a great whistle. My Burke low D really sang. Best, Cyril

Don't forget the alto G is good for sessions also and sounds good in strange places.

All this talk about the Generaton whistle reminds me of mine that I got in 1975 when the Chieftains Five album came out. I loaned it to a friend a few years back and he lost it. A sad tale. Anyway, I have heard that presently Generations have lousy quality control and it's pretty hit or miss getting...

I have purchased three whistles from Anne. Very nice lady. She took the time to answer all my questions and played the whistles over the phone. Congratulations on your new whistle.

I too have an Overton low D I got from Anne at Song of the Sea; good folk to deal with. It is an excellent whistle. It's an Overton made by Colin Goldie and is signed and dated by Colin. It is dated Feb 2007, so I assume it has pretty much the latest refinements. It has enough volume for sessions an...

This Alba is a keeper. Best, Cyril.

Very nice work. It sounds like you have a great neighbor.

Tim2723 wrote:Yes, I would say you're just experiencing the Overton sound.

Roger that! I'm not in love ...

Tim2723 wrote:Both of my Overtons have that dent. I've never noticed anything because of it.

Thank you Tim. I reckoned it was a trait.

I have a new Overton low D whistle. Below the 6th hole where the key signature is stamped is the letter "D", as you might suspect. When the "D" was stamped, it was done with enough force to indent the bore. One can feel and see this indentation in the bore. I would guess that thi...

djm wrote:The trick is to eat right out of the pot, reducing the amount of dishes soiled per meal.

djm

Reminds me of my bachelor days. BTW, I have yet to "soil" any dishes.

Best, Cyril.