Low D with more backpressure?

Byll · Post by **Byll** » Sun Nov 21, 2004 7:47 am

Few have ever entered into the Goldie Overton world with more fear and trepidation than I. I play whistles by 3 makers whose playability characteristics are diametrically opposed to the 'classic' Overton. I wished to own one more low D. I had played an Overton high D, years ago, and did not like it. I had heard many Overton low D's. That 'sound' was very enticing...However, my prejudices were set and I ignored the 'call' for a very long time. A number of issues fell into place, including Bloomfield's gentle comments to me. I contacted Brigitte and Colin. After many conversations (which have continued, post sale...), I ordered a low D that would be built to my precise specifications - including in the area of back pressure. Colin delivered the whistle, months ahead of schedule, and has given me a superb instrument that could not be closer to my desires. It is simply a marvel...

In the area of Overton back pressure from Colin, 'ye can have what 'ye wish. Drawbacks? For me, absolutely none, except for the abysmal monetary exchange rate between Germany and the United States. Such is the world in which we live...

Best to all.
Byll

amar · Post by **amar** » Sun Nov 21, 2004 7:54 am

Goldie wrote: BTW, Staissie, ...

Colin

Colin, get back to work.

Wombat · Post by **Wombat** » Sun Nov 21, 2004 10:05 am

I came to whistle from saxophone so I was used to backpressure and the standard Overtons were (and remain) fine for me. Every new whistle takes a little while to get used to, even if it's only 20 minutes, so getting a good clean balanced sound at the top of the second octave wasn't a problem, although I might have to practice a bit to get it. I was actually a bit surprised when I heard that people found them hard to play.

Now I often like to play whistles with less backpressure although I can find it frustrating having to breathe more frequently. It just depends on the mood I'm in and the sound I'm after. Fortunately I'm lucky to have a choice of several in most fairly common keys but, whatever else I own, I always have an Overton, or would like one in the few keys I have yet to fill.

Loren · Post by **Loren** » Sun Nov 21, 2004 1:03 pm

amar wrote:
Colin, get back to work.

What, are you waiting for something Amar?

" I will not buy this record(er), it is scratched."

I have just the recorder for you Amar, for $3000 I promise you it won't have a single scratch.

Loren

sandal · Post by **sandal** » Sun Nov 21, 2004 1:09 pm

Goldie wrote: Hope this helps a little.

Colin

It does. I am confident that I will get a very good instrument. My order (Low D tuneable) is in your mailbox (goldie@rp-plus.de).

amar · Post by **amar** » Sun Nov 21, 2004 3:37 pm

Loren wrote:
amar wrote:
Colin, get back to work.
What, are you waiting for something Amar?

" I will not buy this record(er), it is scratched."

I have just the recorder for you Amar, for $3000 I promise you it won't have a single scratch.

Loren

Loren, indeed, i am waiting for something.

Loren · Post by **Loren** » Sun Nov 21, 2004 3:39 pm

Good for you my friend

Loren

Goldie · Post by **Goldie** » Sun Nov 21, 2004 7:33 pm

amar

Colin, get back to work.

Funnily enough when you were writing it I was back at work in the workshop finishing off some whistles BUT took the evening off and drove down to Bonn to see an amazing Flook concert.

They played a set which was a world premier as they had not played it anywhere before yet. We even got Ed to sing for us again as he did last year around the same time at the same venue. Very good concert. They are touring Germany at the moment with some more gigs to come so anyone close enough to see them, go for it. Well worth even a long drive! Tourdates can be found at www.flook.co.uk under Tourdates.

Sandal, thank you for your email. I will come back to you tomorrow, need some sleep now as it is 2.30h in the morning.

Good night und schlaft gut....
Colin

Loren · Post by **Loren** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 5:39 am

Goldie wrote:Well worth even a long drive!

Ah, sadly my duckboat is in the shop for repairs at the moment....

Loren

CHIFF FIPPLE · Post by **CHIFF FIPPLE** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 10:33 am

Goldie wrote:I thought I may add something which hopefully helps with this subject.

BTW, Staissie, my surname is Goldie, a good old Scottish name

Hope this helps a little.

Colin

Good stuff Colin, its always great to hear from you though it sometimes takes a wee bit o proding ta get you to come out ta play

But as always when you do its a joy to read what you have to say.
Sorry about the y instead o the ie I get them all mixed up now an then I'm disslectic you know

An I mind fine the old Scottish name, its what we gin ta that frenchie Charlie befor e took us down fer a wee drinkie in Derby

Goldie · Post by **Goldie** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 1:18 pm

CHIFF FIPPLE wrote: Good stuff Colin, its always great to hear from you though it sometimes takes a wee bit o proding ta get you to come out ta play
But as always when you do its a joy to read what you have to say.
Sorry about the y instead o the ie I get them all mixed up now an then I'm disslectic you know
An I mind fine the old Scottish name, its what we gin ta that frenchie Charlie befor e took us down fer a wee drinkie in Derby

Thanks Stacey, I would like to write more on C&F but refrain from pure lack of time due to too many projects constantly on the go over here. Usually there are good answers coming from people anyway but sometimes I cannot help myself

As for your last sentence, I wish I could understand you but unfortunately I do not speak any scottish.... The last time I was in that fine land was when I was 10. Too many years ago! Funnily my cousin from there is called Colin Goldie as well....

Best
Colin

trisha · Post by **trisha** » Mon Nov 22, 2004 5:46 pm

I wouldn't worry, I was there 25 years and still can't fathom the quine sometimes

,

Trisha

CHIFF FIPPLE · Post by **CHIFF FIPPLE** » Tue Nov 23, 2004 3:37 am

I was alluding to the time when the young prentender came over got us highlanders all wound up and then lead us all a merry old dance.

Of course the upshot is that we are where we ars today on account of it.

CHIFF FIPPLE · Post by **CHIFF FIPPLE** » Tue Nov 23, 2004 3:37 am

I was alluding to the time when the young prentender came over got us highlanders all wound up and then lead us all a merry old dance.

Of course the upshot is that we are where we are today on account of it.

CHIFF FIPPLE · Post by **CHIFF FIPPLE** » Tue Nov 23, 2004 3:37 am

Sorry for that

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