ANNOUNCING (CP): The Freeman Bluebird (D and Eb) ...

[Jerry Freeman]

Quite unexpectedly, I have a new whistle to offer.

I was wondering what to do with the extra bluetop D/Eb Generation whistleheads I have left after using the tubes to make Eb Blackbirds, and I thought ...

"I wonder what would happen if I set one of these up the same way I do a Blackbird?"

The result is a really (I mean REALLY) great whistle. I'm very excited about this.

It is pure and birdlike, as I had expected, but a different whistle from a Blackbird. (For one thing, it's easier to play, and though it's voiced purer/sweeter than even a pre-1980's Generation, it still has some of the Generation character.)

As these get into the hands of board members, you can report your impressions. I think that's the best way for everyone to get a sense of what these are like. At least one board member already has one, so perhaps someone will post a review.

The price is $28.50 plus $5.55 postage anywhere in the world = $34.05 total for either key (same as my tweaked nickel D/Eb Generations). You can use http://www.paypal.com. For my PayPal ID/email address, use "jerry", then the symbol for "at" and then "tcenet" and then the symbol for "dot" and then the ending "net".

Please include a message reminding me what it's for.

If you want to pay by check, send me a PM and I'll reply with the mailing address.

I won't be putting these on eBay or selling them through retailers for awhile, so this is the only way to get them for now.

As with everything I do, 100% satisfaction guaranteed.

Best wishes,
Jerry

[ecohawk]

Dammit Jerry.

Now I have to have one. If you think it's special, how can I resist? I will be sending payment this evening. Why do you torture us so?


Sound clip?

ecohawk

[Jerry Freeman]

Sound clip?

I'll work on it.

Best wishes,
Jerry

[s1m0n]

What are you using for the barrel?

[Jerry Freeman]

What are you using for the barrel?

Until they're used up, the tubes will be the nickel D Feadog tubes left after I used the Feadog whistleheads to make Eb Blackbirds. After they're gone, I'll use nickel D Generation tubes.

Either way, the whistles will look exactly the same: blue whistlehead on a nickel tube with a Freeman Bluebird sticker.

Best wishes,
Jerry

[Thomaston]

Is the volume similar to that of the Blackbird?

[Jerry Freeman]

Is the volume similar to that of the Blackbird?

I think it may be a little louder, but I haven't tried to compare them side by side. I'll do that as soon as I have one of each put together at the same time.

Best wishes,
Jerry

[narrowdog]

a quick tale about my Bluebird and the generosity of Jerry Freeman.

I ordered a Tweaked brass Gen from Jerry back in March and after some custom
issues and a return trip to the US I finally got my Tweaked Gen earlier this month.
Now the great thing about all this is that not only did Jerry send me a really nice Gen
he included a Bluebird for free because of the problems we had and for my patience.

The Bluebird is a sweet pure sounding whistle and a real pleasure to play.
Thomaston asked about volume, I personally think it's a little quieter than my Blackbird
and more on the lines of my Sindt, in fact thinking about it, it's generally quite similar
to a Sindt but still having a bit of it's Generation character.

Having played it now for a couple of weeks it's probably my favourite plastic headed
whistle.

So a big thanks to Jerry for sending me the whistle and for producing yet another
great whistle.

If you like your whistles on the slightly purer side get one, you won't be disappointed
and at $34.05 you can't go wrong.

[PhilO]

Yes, Jerry not only repaired my prized Golden Tone C whistles, but also added the Bluebird in my surprise package, among other things. In a word WOW. Lovely tone, evenly balanced between octaves, moderate volume, and eminently forgiving so that IMO this is a whistle to fulfill the needs of all players from newbie to pro. And as far as the volume, you can wail away softly or lean in, just an accommodating whistle, without mere accommodation being its high point. Chanukah came early (or late) this year. Ok, it's a metal tube with a plastic head, but somehow I'm just really excited about this whistle.

Thank you Jerry.

Philo

[henryz]

In what way is the Bluebird different than a JF tweaked Generation D?

[Denny]

the tubes will be the nickel D Feadog tubes left after I used the Feadog whistleheads to make Eb Blackbirds. After they're gone, I'll use nickel D Generation tubes.

[Jerry Freeman]

In what way is the Bluebird different than a JF tweaked Generation D?

It's purer, brighter, more birdlike.

Best wishes,
Jerry

[squirrel]

I know the blackbird requires some breath control, is it the same for the bluebird?

Thanks

[walrii]

With another Franken-whistle in the lineup, I have to ask - Jerry, do you have a Jacob's ladder in your shop? Saving my pennies for a Bluebird.

[Jerry Freeman]

I know the blackbird requires some breath control, is it the same for the bluebird?

It's less demanding in that regard than a Blackbird.

Best wishes,
Jerry