Mouth Piece Replacement

KDMARTINKY · Post by **KDMARTINKY** » Sun Jul 11, 2004 12:57 pm

here's a hint for every whistle blower who like to play in their car. I had my Waltons Little Black Whistle snugged in my Window Visor. I had my driverside window down, travelling at I would say 70 MPH. When what the hell, I saw a black blur, looked out my rear view window to seem my precious little black flying as if it had wings.

I turned the van around and found it on the side of highway with a nice chunk removed for the mouthpiece.

QUESTION: How can I get a replacement? and can it be replaced with another manufactures mouthpiece and sound as good?

any suggestions would be appreciated.

raindog1970 · Post by **raindog1970** » Sun Jul 11, 2004 1:10 pm

The Whistle Shop sells Little Black D Mouthpieces for $3.50
http://www.thewhistleshop.com/catalog/w ... ieces.html

rkottke · Post by **rkottke** » Sun Jul 11, 2004 1:25 pm

While you are at the Whistleshop, get a belt pouch or two at http://www.thewhistleshop.com/catalog/w ... h/belt.htm. I use the belt pouch with a mini bungee cord hang my favorite whistle of the day, usually a Generation D,C, or F from the dashboard. The belt pouches are cheap and keep the whistles secure.

Chuck_Clark · Post by **Chuck_Clark** » Sun Jul 11, 2004 4:38 pm

Sounds like fate wants you to see how well a Whitecap works on a LBW tube

KDMARTINKY · Post by **KDMARTINKY** » Sun Jul 11, 2004 6:04 pm

A whitecap on the lbw.....now thats a thought. Do I have to get it directly from Hoover? If so, how much you think?

RonKiley · Post by **RonKiley** » Sun Jul 11, 2004 6:38 pm

I keep my LBW on the floor between the drivers seat and the center console. It doesn't go anywhere.

You must order directly from Mack and they are $20.

Ron

Chuck_Clark · Post by **Chuck_Clark** » Sun Jul 11, 2004 6:48 pm

KDMARTINKY wrote:A whitecap on the lbw.....now thats a thought. Do I have to get it directly from Hoover? If so, how much you think?

Twenty dollars as of two months ago. Order directly from Mack, and I'd even send him the whistle body to assure fit unless you're dead certain that its a standard tube size.

If I can throw in a bit of a personal opinion, I think that we should always buy non-mass-produced whistles direct from the maker. Not only does it let the maker keep a little more profit, but you'll find that dealing directly with the makers is generally a very pleasant experience and lets you feel a little more of a connection with your instrument.

Postscript: This just occurred to me. The Guinness whistle is really just a LBW with a white mouthpiece and a Guinness decal. I hate mine. If you DO try a whitecap on a LBW, please let us know how you like it. It occurs to me that a whitecap on a Guinness tube would preserve the cool Guinness look and result in a playable whistle. Just a thought...