... does anyone know when this first came out?
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Hi,
Just saw this thread and thought I might as well answer it here in case anyone else wants to know.
I first introduced the Viper low D in 2003. That model featured a rotating bottom joint that Joanie Madden had suggested and the new Viper head.
It had a break down joint below the slide.
Then, in mid 2004, I came out with a newer version that has an O'ring break down joint and a new layout of the toneholes. It also had modifications to the Viper head to increase back pressure and make the whistle more efficient than past models.
Then this Spring, I introduced another updated Viper that had additional improvements in the head to give a bit more back pressure, and an even cleaner upper octave. I also tweaked the tonehole layout. This whistle is not designed to be easy to reach the toneholes, but for playability. It requires piper fingering and is not suitable for people with small hands.
I may never be done with it, as is the case with all my whistles.
I hope this answers the question regarding family of Vipers.
By the way, to answer another FAQ, I called it a Viper because of the shape of the new head. It looks a bit to my fancy like a big snake head, but non poisonous, of course
Well back to the whistle making....
Mike
Just saw this thread and thought I might as well answer it here in case anyone else wants to know.
I first introduced the Viper low D in 2003. That model featured a rotating bottom joint that Joanie Madden had suggested and the new Viper head.
It had a break down joint below the slide.
Then, in mid 2004, I came out with a newer version that has an O'ring break down joint and a new layout of the toneholes. It also had modifications to the Viper head to increase back pressure and make the whistle more efficient than past models.
Then this Spring, I introduced another updated Viper that had additional improvements in the head to give a bit more back pressure, and an even cleaner upper octave. I also tweaked the tonehole layout. This whistle is not designed to be easy to reach the toneholes, but for playability. It requires piper fingering and is not suitable for people with small hands.
I may never be done with it, as is the case with all my whistles.
I hope this answers the question regarding family of Vipers.
By the way, to answer another FAQ, I called it a Viper because of the shape of the new head. It looks a bit to my fancy like a big snake head, but non poisonous, of course
Well back to the whistle making....
Mike
