Naked or Barky?

IDAwHOa · Post by **IDAwHOa** » Wed Jun 16, 2004 4:46 pm

TelegramSam wrote:Sorry, but the "barky" one just reminds me entirely too much of the tacky so-called "rustic handicrafts" sold to stupid tourists up here out in the sticks.

But apparently these are the REAL DEAL. That has to make SOME difference, no?

BoneQuint · Post by **BoneQuint** » Wed Jun 16, 2004 5:46 pm

NorCalMusician wrote:
TelegramSam wrote:Sorry, but the "barky" one just reminds me entirely too much of the tacky so-called "rustic handicrafts" sold to stupid tourists up here out in the sticks.
But apparently these are the REAL DEAL. That has to make SOME difference, no?

Yeah...imagine pulling one out at some random session, and saying (affect yokel accent if desired), "hey, this thingy I just got at Zeke's Kitschy Krafts kinda looks like the one you're playin'...do y'all mind if I try playin' with ya for a song? I'll just try to pick it up as ya go along." Then wait until they go into some fast reel you know, and tear into it. It's fun to tweak people's preconcieved notions!

anniemcu · Post by **anniemcu** » Wed Jun 16, 2004 10:34 pm

BoneQuint wrote:
NorCalMusician wrote:
TelegramSam wrote:Sorry, but the "barky" one just reminds me entirely too much of the tacky so-called "rustic handicrafts" sold to stupid tourists up here out in the sticks.
But apparently these are the REAL DEAL. That has to make SOME difference, no?
Yeah...imagine pulling one out at some random session, and saying (affect yokel accent if desired), "hey, this thingy I just got at Zeke's Kitschy Krafts kinda looks like the one you're playin'...do y'all mind if I try playin' with ya for a song? I'll just try to pick it up as ya go along." Then wait until they go into some fast reel you know, and tear into it. It's fun to tweak people's preconcieved notions!

Yeah... that's the pic I've got in my head...

"Y'all don mind do yer?" heeheehee

But really, I just want one because they sound great, according to the experts, and they are beautiful!... I like rustic, my own seff...

Daryl · Post by **Daryl** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 2:19 pm

(Blowing thick layers of dust off an old and buried thread)

<Cough! Cough!>

I'm guessing the answer is "no", but I've just got to ask: did anyone here ever score one of these whistles?

I just e-mailed Overton, but since nothing else has been said about these in a year, I'm sure their deal on these fell through. I'm still intrigued, though, so if anyone has a lead on these please let me know.

Cynth · Post by **Cynth** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 2:24 pm

Do you think that bark is real?

amar · Post by **amar** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 2:36 pm

Cynth wrote:Do you think that bark is real?

it is, according to colin, yep.

Jack · Post by **Jack** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 3:02 pm

I like them both.

I also like the Mexican hairless dogs. They're so ugly they're cute.

BrassBlower · Post by **BrassBlower** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 3:40 pm

Cranberry wrote:I like them both.

I also like the Mexican hairless dogs. They're so ugly they're cute.

I wonder what happened to the Basenji?

IDAwHOa · Post by **IDAwHOa** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 5:30 pm

I have kept in contact with Brigitte about these whistles on a VERY regular basis. Just ask her!

As a matter of fact it has been a couple of months and I should bug her again (with a carrot of an order maybe?).

Anyway, there is some difficulty in the communication arena with the person that makes these whistles. Something like the Goldie's know the person that know the person that makes the whistles sort of thing.

I noticed that Jessie did not list HERS on any of her for sale lists. They must be REALLY nice!!!!

BTW, I want one of the BARKY ones - too cool.

Jack · Post by **Jack** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 5:40 pm

BrassBlower wrote:
Cranberry wrote:I like them both.

I also like the Mexican hairless dogs. They're so ugly they're cute.
I wonder what happened to the Basenji?

They just look like plain regular dogs.

Tony McGinley · Post by **Tony McGinley** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 6:05 pm

Wood a Kerry blew be a barking whistle?

BrassBlower · Post by **BrassBlower** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 7:40 pm

Tony McGinley wrote:Wood a Kerry blew be a barking whistle?

Redwolf · Post by **Redwolf** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 8:52 pm

I want one. One of those whistles, that is...not a basenji. Barked or barkless, they both have appeal (ach, that's a bad pun, isn't it?). Seriously, I think both look cool...can you imagine busking with one of the barky ones?

Redwolf

Kingfisher · Post by **Kingfisher** » Sat Jun 04, 2005 12:00 am

Imagine taking one of the bark-on models to a renaissance fair. What a hoot ! If they play , as well as has been reported , it could sure be a lot of fun. Let the judges try to claim these babies aren't authentic enough !!

Have a Great Day and Fun Whistling !

brewerpaul · Post by **brewerpaul** » Sat Jun 04, 2005 6:03 am

I'm lucky enough to have one of these whistles (barkless) and I gotta tell you it's one terrific whistle. Especially when you consider that this fellow makes them entirely without power tools. It plays a full two octaves clearly and cleanly. The voicing is sort of recorder like which I don't mind since I'm also a recorder player. I hope these become more widely available so other people can give them a try.

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