Freeman Tweaked MellowDog
- jonharl
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Freeman Tweaked MellowDog
After all is said and done in regards to WHOA I feel that one whistle is all I need. I've sold my Sindts and Humphreys, and canceled my orders I think for the money there is none better whistle than these. But for purposes of playing as a amatuer I can't see any reason to have any other whistle than a Freeman Tweaked MellowDog. In fact my WHOA extends to two D's and a C, One D and the C at my computer station and one D at my drawing table. Now I've just got to fit the money in to buy the extra D and C. These whistles really play well. I know there's much debate over wether one needs to spend a lot of money on expensive whistles. That all the great players played Gens and did just fine. I also realize our own Peter Laban can really make a Gen sing. But for my big hands the larger tube diameter of the MellowDog suits me to a "T". To my ear they sound pure and sweet just like I like them. But the real point is to play what you like and progress at playing the whistle. SO wether it be one whistle or a whole bag just play.
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I have to add my agreement. I've really enjoyed my MellowDog.
By the way, Jerry - How's about that list of all the keys of all the whistles you are currently tweaking and their prices that you said you'd put together? The Undisputedtm will probably not allow you to post it here, but a PM would be nice . . .
By the way, Jerry - How's about that list of all the keys of all the whistles you are currently tweaking and their prices that you said you'd put together? The Undisputedtm will probably not allow you to post it here, but a PM would be nice . . .
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I haven't forgotten. I'm in the midst of completing batches of a few different whistles. As soon as they're ready, I'll post an announcement.shadeclan wrote:I have to add my agreement. I've really enjoyed my MellowDog.
By the way, Jerry - How's about that list of all the keys of all the whistles you are currently tweaking and their prices that you said you'd put together? The Undisputedtm will probably not allow you to post it here, but a PM would be nice . . .
Best wishes,
Jerry
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No, it's not a rumor. It will be a couple of months, or maybe more, depending on how technical aspects fall into place. The whistle will be modelled on the tweaked Mellow Dog, so it should be very similar, if not identical. In the meantime, I'll continue to provide tweaked Mellow Dogs as always.Chiffed wrote:I seem to remember something about a new whistle (not a tweak) from Mr. Freeman. Rumor?
Whatever it may be, I hope it plays a lot like a MellowDog.
Best wishes,
Jerry
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- Jason Paul
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I have a couple of questions about the Mellow Dog, and this seems an appropriate thread for them.
Is it OK to clean it with soapy water? I haven't had a tweaked whistle before. Will warm soapy water or isopropyl alcohol have any negative effects on the cavity-filler or re-built ramp and its glue?
Does the plastic head hold up OK over time switching between the D-body and a C-body?
Thanks,
Jason
Is it OK to clean it with soapy water? I haven't had a tweaked whistle before. Will warm soapy water or isopropyl alcohol have any negative effects on the cavity-filler or re-built ramp and its glue?
Does the plastic head hold up OK over time switching between the D-body and a C-body?
Thanks,
Jason
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It's OK to use soapy water.
Don't use alcohol inside the mouthpiece. Alcohol won't hurt the soundblade laminations, which are done with epoxy. However, the fill under the windway is done with a claylike material that is soft when new and then becomes leathery over time. The material filling under the windway can be softened/dissolved by alcohol. Also, you don't want to poke anything into the filling under the windway, as it can dent.
The whistlehead will hold up over time switching back and forth between D and C tubes. I round over the square edge on the Mellow D tubes I use on my tweaked Mellow Dogs so they won't score the inside of the whistlehead socket. The C tubes are already machined at the factory so they won't score inside the mouthpiece.
Best wishes,
Jerry
Don't use alcohol inside the mouthpiece. Alcohol won't hurt the soundblade laminations, which are done with epoxy. However, the fill under the windway is done with a claylike material that is soft when new and then becomes leathery over time. The material filling under the windway can be softened/dissolved by alcohol. Also, you don't want to poke anything into the filling under the windway, as it can dent.
The whistlehead will hold up over time switching back and forth between D and C tubes. I round over the square edge on the Mellow D tubes I use on my tweaked Mellow Dogs so they won't score the inside of the whistlehead socket. The C tubes are already machined at the factory so they won't score inside the mouthpiece.
Best wishes,
Jerry
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Would someone mind posting a clip of a nicely played mellow dog? Although I've heard tons about them I've never actually heard one played.
Much thanks.
Much thanks.
Last edited by gallant_murray on Thu Feb 01, 2007 11:25 am, edited 1 time in total.
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Find several here, posted by Wanderer, plus a good review.gallant_murray wrote:Would someone mind posting a clip of a nicely played mellow dog? Although I've heard tons about them I've never actually heard one played.
Much thanks.
http://www.tinwhistler.com/music/review ... =mellowdog
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