Low F Whistles

Martin Milner · Post by **Martin Milner** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 9:12 am

Unseen, I have a non-tuneable Overton low F (Bernard Overton, not Colin Goldie) that I never play - I could let you have it for a trial period with a view to a sale if you like. It cost me £120.00, I could let you have it for $150.00.

I found it took too long to warm up for my taste (I was strictly an advert break whistler), and the finger holes were not 100% comfortable. Apart from that it was a great whistle, and I'd like to see it go to an appreciative home.

Loren · Post by **Loren** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 2:34 pm

I've owned a boatload of Low F whistles, including those made by Burke, Hardy, Grinter, Copeland, and Goldie.

My favorite was the Goldie Overton Low F, actually, that was my favorite whistle ever, and the second best whistle I've ever played. My next favorite F whistles were the Copeland and Grinter, all very different beasts though, so preference has much to do with what you dig in terms of sound and playability.

Loren

Unseen122 · Post by **Unseen122** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 4:18 pm

Well as it stands I have had three offers 2 for Hardy's (one NR and one Gold) and the Overton offer above. If I was to go with the Overton I would not be able to buy it right away as right now I have about $120 US (I said $200 because I would be willing to save a few bucks and that $120 was not all supposed to be for this whistle). So now it is a question of Hardy or Overton. I have a feeling this could go on for a while.

littlejohngael · Post by **littlejohngael** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 4:54 pm

Might I also suggest an Alba Low F? I have a friend who let me borrow one for awhile. It's on my short list of whistles to own.

Bloomfield · Post by **Bloomfield** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 5:45 pm

Unseen122 wrote:Well as it stands I have had three offers 2 for Hardy's (one NR and one Gold) and the Overton offer above. If I was to go with the Overton I would not be able to buy it right away as right now I have about $120 US (I said $200 because I would be willing to save a few bucks and that $120 was not all supposed to be for this whistle). So now it is a question of Hardy or Overton. I have a feeling this could go on for a while.

In your position I'd go for the Overton and would pay Martin $120 now and ask him if you can pay him the remaining $30 in two months. Or pay him $40 in two months. Still a bargain.

Tha Alba is good, too. I have a Q1 low F that I like quite a bit. Different feel, different sound, though.

alespa · Post by **alespa** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 6:19 pm

IDAwHOa wrote:I have an Overton Low F. I am leaving on a road trip today. I grabbed it to take with me for playing while I am gone.

Rats! we were secretly planning an covert mission to get that same low F, Mr. Formally-Known-As-NorCalMusician

Unseen122 · Post by **Unseen122** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 7:37 pm

I love my Alba high D. I have narrowed it down to two of the offered whistles the best deal is $100 for the Cheiftien NR which is probably what I will go with the Overton is tempting but they are about the same price new and the NR is newer and costs less. I have not decided for sure I will sleep on it.

alespa · Post by **alespa** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 7:42 pm

This could be splitting hairs considering either way you go, you will most likely enjoy either. Had you the experience with either one to know for a fact you did or did not like one over the other, well, that would be a different matter. You already know that many differing opinions exist on just about every whistle. Get some sleep

Martin Milner · Post by **Martin Milner** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 8:17 am

Avery,

the Overton is in time terms about two years old, but it's been played maybe ten times.

I'd be happy to take the $120 now and the rest later, mate. I'm in no rush, it just seems a waste of a good whistle.

PM me your snailmail address if you would like a trial and we'll arrange something.

scotta · Post by **scotta** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 3:41 pm

Chieftain NR

Unseen122 · Post by **Unseen122** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 9:38 pm

I think I will go with the Cheiftian NR I think it is the best deal. Either way I will be happy probably they bothsound like great whistles. Maybe next time Martin.

NicoMoreno · Post by **NicoMoreno** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 3:00 pm

Hmm... I think you should know that (afaik) the Chieftains are not hand made. They are done by machine (production line style) whereas the overtons are handmade (again, afaik) completely.

The price difference new, IMHO is not an accurate representation of the actual value difference.

That said, I own a Kerry Pro. Take all this as you will.

IDAwHOa · Post by **IDAwHOa** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 4:36 pm

alespa wrote:
IDAwHOa wrote:I have an Overton Low F. I am leaving on a road trip today. I grabbed it to take with me for playing while I am gone.
Rats! we were secretly planning an covert mission to get that same low F, Mr. Formally-Known-As-NorCalMusician

I am back safe and sound (both of us, Matt

) more convinced than ever that my metal low f search is over. I am still on Grinters list for a cocobolo one though.

TyroneShoelaces · Post by **TyroneShoelaces** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 4:56 pm

IDAwHOa wrote:I am back safe and sound (both of us, Matt ) more convinced than ever that my metal low f search is over. I am still on Grinters list for a cocobolo one though.

i for one would like to welcome you back. i really missed you. alot went on in the pub during your absence. you may want to mozy over there and see what all you missed.

the drinks -obviously- are on me.

Unseen122 · Post by **Unseen122** » Sat Feb 05, 2005 6:03 pm

I found out today that I already have an F Flute the original owner told me it was in E (it is one of my new Flutes) but I took it to a tuner today and low and behold it is in F so I will not be getting an F whistle.