The Killarney D has arrived.

[Postie]

As the title suggests, my shiny new Killarney Brass whistle has arrived. Ordered it on the May 10/2016. Received news it had been shipped the next day. Less than two weeks from the Emerald Isle to the middle of Canada is fairly impressive since it came normal Air Post. It appears to have taken a trip through customs unnoticed, which is a good thing. More money in my pocket.
First impressions are all positive. Sounds and plays like a dream. Even when I'm the one using it. There is a bit of weight to it compared to what I have in the stable already. At first I thought it might feel unbalanced. This is not the case though. It is very comfortable to hold and play. Practice time is about to become a good deal more productive and fun.
The Whistle came with instructions on keeping it clean and lubricated. I've never heard of "Copper Grease" before. I may get a raised eyebrow or two when I ask if they have any at the hardware stores. If they ask what it is for and I say a penny whistle....well, this will be interesting. I might get directed to a music store.

I'm so excited!! I'm off to practice. Rattlin' Bog here I come! RAWR!

[tin tin]

It is indeed a lovely whistle. I play mine (also the all brass model) every week at the local session, and it's delightful. Mine benefited from soaping the windway--it was a little clog-prone before. Enjoy!

[ericgrey]

A little info on copper grease :-

HEALTH WARNINGS
This chemical can be hazardous when inhaled and/or touched. This chemical may cause skin/eye irritation and
burns (corrosive). May cause severe internal injury. Vapour from this chemical can be hazardous when inhaled.
ROUTE OF ENTRY
Inhalation. Ingestion. Skin and/or eye contact. Skin absorption.

[Postie]

A little info on copper grease :-

HEALTH WARNINGS
This chemical can be hazardous when inhaled and/or touched. This chemical may cause skin/eye irritation and
burns (corrosive). May cause severe internal injury. Vapour from this chemical can be hazardous when inhaled.
ROUTE OF ENTRY
Inhalation. Ingestion. Skin and/or eye contact. Skin absorption.

Good Lord! Okay....what would be a safer alternative? Any suggestions? Beeswax maybe? Could sure use some sage advice here.

[benhall.1]

A little info on copper grease :-

HEALTH WARNINGS
This chemical can be hazardous when inhaled and/or touched. This chemical may cause skin/eye irritation and
burns (corrosive). May cause severe internal injury. Vapour from this chemical can be hazardous when inhaled.
ROUTE OF ENTRY
Inhalation. Ingestion. Skin and/or eye contact. Skin absorption.

Good Lord! Okay....what would be a safer alternative? Any suggestions? Beeswax maybe? Could sure use some sage advice here.

Yeah. Cork grease. The sort for any woodwind instrument. Very cheap. Very effective. Don't put much on, and don't put any on at all unless and until you need it. My Killarneys don't need any grease, so I haven't put any on.

[Mr.Gumby]

Vaseline seems to do the job. Recommended by several flute makers over time. [And I'll add to that, that sometimes a mix of beeswax and vaseline has been recommended)

two weeks from the Emerald Isle to the middle of Canada is fairly impressive since it came normal Air Post

Doesn't seem very quick, two weeks is at the slow end of average if experience with posting from Ireland is anything to go by.

[Sirchronique]

Ditto on the cork grease. Petroleum jelly should also be fine.

[ericgrey]

As the guys say,cork grease, Vaseline or my favorite is good old Lipsyl (lip balm)
"other brands are also available"

[ytliek]

I haven't used anything yet either, and purchases from quite awhile ago.

If the whistle needed something, you would think Killarney Whistles would have provided a spot of it to begin with!

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