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- Thu Apr 25, 2024 1:14 am
- Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
- Topic: Generation B natural?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 479
Re: Generation B natural?
FWiW, another thread linked to Mac Nic whistles . They do a B (although named 'H' in the German fashion). I am almost sure these are equipped with Sweetone mouthpieces, paired with a thicker-walled tube. I remember trying a D or C MacNic many years ago. It was okay, maybe even for the price. Can't ...
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 1:11 am
- Forum: Flute Forum
- Topic: Sam Murray - RIP
- Replies: 3
- Views: 502
Re: Sam Murray - RIP
I had the pleasure to own and play one of his flutes for some time. RIP.
- Wed Jan 31, 2024 3:14 pm
- Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Poststructural Pub
- Topic: Did I miss anything?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6178
Re: Did I miss anything?
I joined this forum when Bondi-blue egg-shaped iMacs were the fashion of the day. Unbelievable...
- Fri Jan 19, 2024 3:24 pm
- Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
- Topic: Contacting Andreas Rogge
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1657
Re: Contacting Andreas Rogge
Andreas has been down with one of the omnipresent winter viruses for a while and is, I guess, slowly catching up with work and correspondence. ... When calling from abroad, always omit the (0) given in the phone number. Yes, his landline seems to be a bit unreliable, but be persistent and you will g...
- Sun Jan 07, 2024 4:14 pm
- Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
- Topic: FS: Rogge D Chanter Ebony 2keys
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5644
Re: FS: Rogge D Chanter Ebony 2keys
Thumbs up for a good deal and a nice and trustworthy seller.
- Mon May 15, 2023 4:35 am
- Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
- Topic: Vanishing Bass Regulators
- Replies: 54
- Views: 18524
Re: Vanishing Bass Regulators
Valid points. Plus, the bass reg bar adds considerably to the weight of the set and is sometimes a bit awkward to handle. As for your assumption that players prefer simpler sets today: I think the opposite is true, at least in non-traditionalist circles. Andreas Rogge told me he hardly gets orders f...
- Tue Jan 03, 2023 10:39 am
- Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
- Topic: New CD and website by Brian McNamara
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2544
Re: New CD and website by Brian McNamara
Mmh... has anybody bought the album? I am a bit confused whether it is a new recording or if it contains tracks from previous releases, e. g. Sile NiGhrada (from Leitrim's Hidden Treasures).
- Fri Nov 25, 2022 11:08 am
- Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
- Topic: New CD and website by Brian McNamara
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2544
New CD and website by Brian McNamara
Now that's some good news! Piping master Brian McNamara has produced a new CD and, for this occasion, obviously, updated his website! CD out in December.
https://www.piperbrian.com/
https://www.piperbrian.com/
- Wed Nov 16, 2022 2:12 am
- Forum: Flute Forum
- Topic: Suggestions for 8-key D flutes
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3091
Re: Suggestions for 8-key D flutes
I recommend Steffen Gabriel. Despite his young age, the man knows a thing or two about flutemaking - and playing! I have played several of his wide-bore Rudall style flutes (don't own one yet). Beautiful craftsmanship, easy to fill from bottom to top, great dynamics and sound, spot-on tuning. What m...
- Sun Nov 13, 2022 3:01 pm
- Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
- Topic: Bnat recommendation please
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3959
Re: Bnat recommendation please
Thanks for all your efforts; I've been offline during the weekend. @Richard, I did your Generation chopping as I mentioned in the initial post, but have only been so-so satisfied with the result. I have heard good things about Goldfinch whistles in Poland and thought maybe they would do a Bnat. Alas...
- Fri Nov 11, 2022 1:33 am
- Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
- Topic: Bnat recommendation please
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3959
Re: Bnat recommendation please
Hi Christian I have been on a bit of Kerry Busker whistles buying spree recently... It has a good tone, but it is quite loud. David The one I got from mentioned swap was from a top maker and on the "ballsy" side, too. Not exactly what I am looking for in a Bnat whistle, wanting to complem...
- Thu Nov 10, 2022 2:49 pm
- Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
- Topic: Bnat recommendation please
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3959
Re: Bnat recommendation please
Well, I asked the Killarney guy if he would consider going Bnat, but he seemed a bit indifferent towards the idea...
- Thu Nov 10, 2022 2:38 pm
- Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
- Topic: Bnat recommendation please
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3959
Bnat recommendation please
Hi gang, I am considering buying a new Bnat whistle. Many moons ago I had one from Michael Burke, which I swapped with a board member for a different one I liked less, so I gave that one away, too. For years I have been tooting on a Bnat DIY Generation thing with sellotape and stuff. Its intonation ...
- Thu Jun 09, 2022 1:38 am
- Forum: Non-Uilleann Piping
- Topic: German Marktsackpfeife
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7118
Re: German Marktsackpfeife
I have no clue about German Marktsackpfeifen apart from hating them:-) but I have some musician friends who play and build them. As you can tell, they are quite popular here in Germany. One young maker that I know personally is Christian Sparfeldt of "Saltatio Mortis" fame: https://www.cs-...
- Thu May 19, 2022 8:14 am
- Forum: Uilleann Pipe forum
- Topic: Uilleann Tunable Chanter?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3842
Re: Uilleann Tunable Chanter?
Not this kind of contraption, but Andreas Rogge has been offering tuning slides on his chanters for years. Hendrik Morgenbrodt, who apprenticed with Andreas, does them as well.
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