FS: Albas, A/G set - SOLD

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FS: Albas, A/G set - SOLD

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I'm putting these up again with the same offer at $150 for all. These are beautiful whistles that I just don't play. I was surprised that other whistles went so quickly and these did not, because it seems there are always some people looking for them. They're in as new condition. Is it my breath? :) One note: In my opinion and that of one other player, though both are solid, the A of the set is the stronger of the two (I believe I recently started a thread about sets seeming often to be made for one of the included tubes to be the best or better.)

Q1 sold; now offering A/G set for $100. These are available again, as the buyer just withdrew due to financial issue.

Any takers please respond via e-mail or pm. Thanks.

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Seems like Albas don't sell well these days. I have had my Alba D for sale for months and no takers.
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There are probably a lot of people like me that would buy them in a minute if they had the money. The Q1 is one of my favorite whistles. I have never played the A or G but I know what they are probably like. I think many people also like to buy directly from Stacey. A lot of people want some custom features.

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Ron, I've also got a lowF Q1, and I'd say it's quite different, much more chiffy, ie breathy, whereas the highD Q1 sounds quite pure.
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RonKiley wrote:There are probably a lot of people like me that would buy them in a minute if they had the money.
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If I had the cash I would probably go for the A/G set, but I need that money for other stuff.
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Unseen122 wrote:.......
but I need that money for other stuff.
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The Q1 has been sold, so I'm now offering the A/G set for $100. Thanks.

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That last offer is tempting indeed. I would say that one of the two (i.e., the 'A') is an outstanding whistle and the other one (i.e., the 'G') is pretty fine as well. If I did not have a Sindt A, I would jump on the two.

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How old are the whistles?
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Set was purchased new from Alba in July 2003; they haven't seen much playing time and remain as new.

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Alba A/G set still available at $100.

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Philo:

If you still have them on the 21st, please consider bringing them to the event. You already know my views on the A. If they have been sold by then, so be it. I have been off the wall with acquisitions lately and have to put the brakes on sooner or later. It's not as if what's standing between me and better music is the lack of yet another whistle. Still......

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The Alba A/G set has been sold. I'm feeling a little pain...

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