"Hurricane Whistle" auction here...We have a winna

[brewerpaul]

I have a beautiful Cocobolo and brass whistle in Eb that I am hereby auctioning right here, starting right now. This will be a quickie auction, ending midnight on Friday(OK, 12:01 Sat).
All proceeds from this auction will sent for hurricane relief. I'll throw in shipping within the US (and many other countries).

I currently sell these for $250 USD, and I'm starting the bidding at $150. Send your bids to paul@busmanwhistles.com. I'll post the value of the bids as they come in so you can keep track and will add the bidder's name if requested. $5.00 increments please.

This whistle has a bright, clear sound and responds very quickly. Cocobolo is a beautiful wood and the brass fittings really set off the grain.

Thanks in advance for your cooperation!

[Tommy]

Sounds good. Check your E mail.

[brewerpaul]

The bid is $155. $155. Do I hear $160?

[brewerpaul]

One sixty... we have one hunnert sixty dollahs.. do I hear one sixty five? One hunnert sixty five dollahs?

[brewerpaul]

Ladies and Gentlemen... we have a bid for $175 from Merrie Olde England! That's $175 U.S.Dollars! Do I have $180? Remember what this is for! You'll always remember that your whistle helped the victims of Katrina... $180....

[Tommy]

Great response.

[brewerpaul]

We're up to $180 folks, thanks to a repeat bidder. Going hot and heavy here for the first thrilling hours of this auction. Do I hear $185? $185 little dollahs....

[jmccain]

Cocobolo is a beautiful wood and the brass fittings really set off the grain.

Hey Paul, Why don't you post a picture?

Because my family has been affected so much, I won't be bidding, but big thanks for your generosity to the cause.

Best, John

[Tommy]

Cocobolo is a beautiful wood and the brass fittings really set off the grain.

Hey Paul, Why don't you post a picture?

Because my family has been affected so much, I won't be bidding, but big thanks for your generosity to the cause.

Best, John

And a sound clip of the auctioneer with his gavel.

[brewerpaul]

[quote="jmccain Hey Paul, Why don't you post a picture?

Best, John[/quote]

Good idea John:



The brass you see in the top hole is part of the tuning slide. I recently started making my tuning slides longer for more stability and it's worked out well. However, on the Eb, it extends into that first hole. On the C and Ds it's not visible.

BTW-- in order to sweeten the pot just a bit, and to thank everyone bidding here. If you've been thinking of buying one of my whistles, for anyone who submits a legitimate bid on this auction, I'll waive shipping charges if you place an order for any whistle. Keep those bids coming!

[jmccain]

That's beautiful!

[chas]

I just noticed the "new D+ whistles for those tunes that need the low D note." Am I correct in presuming that it's the low C natural? Is that bottom section rotatable? (Wishful thinking I presume given the thickness of the walls.)

[ninjaaron]

I just choked on drool.

[jkrazy52]

Oh, if only the car insurance wasn't due this month!

Beautiful whistle!

Judy

[brewerpaul]

I just noticed the "new D+ whistles for those tunes that need the low D note." Am I correct in presuming that it's the low C natural? Is that bottom section rotatable? (Wishful thinking I presume given the thickness of the walls.)

It's not rotatable, but I offset the low C nat for easier fingering