How much should I bid for a Cook Low D
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How much should I bid for a Cook Low D
I found a Cook low D on eBay and I was wondering how much I should bid. I did a thread search and found one that sold for $50, but that was over a year ago. Is that still about what they go for?
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I'm certainly not privy to the existence of every maker or make of whistle in the world. That said, I'm a pretty privy guy when it comes to tooters.
I've not ever heard of a Cook. If it were me, I'd sure want to hear from someone that had played one before shelling out any dough.
Call me a cynic, but a $50 low-D raises some flags for me based on my experience.
Hopefully they're wonderful, but I'd counsel caution 'til you have some solid information.
You might look for a pre-owned Dixon. That's an inexpensive low-D with a solid reputation. Or you might look for a Susato...again, a solid company with a predictable product.
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I've not ever heard of a Cook. If it were me, I'd sure want to hear from someone that had played one before shelling out any dough.
Call me a cynic, but a $50 low-D raises some flags for me based on my experience.
Hopefully they're wonderful, but I'd counsel caution 'til you have some solid information.
You might look for a pre-owned Dixon. That's an inexpensive low-D with a solid reputation. Or you might look for a Susato...again, a solid company with a predictable product.
Doc
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Here's some info, which was linked in the ebay listing.
Looks like they haven't been made since at least 1998.
http://www.chiffandfipple.com/cooklow.html
Looks like they haven't been made since at least 1998.
http://www.chiffandfipple.com/cooklow.html
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Good enough for me. See, I told you guys I didn't know everything!fearfaoin wrote:Here's some info, which was linked in the ebay listing.
Looks like they haven't been made since at least 1998.
http://www.chiffandfipple.com/cooklow.html
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Ralph Cook made great low whistles. You can read about them on C&F Maian website http://www.chiffandfipple.com/low.html. I am sure some of the people who have been around for a long time remember these. I don't believe they come up for sale often at all. I believe owners tend to hold on to them.
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Yeah, I saw the reviews and the other information, and I thought it sounded good. I've decided I want this, and I know that in the end it's up to me how much to spend. I guess I just wanted to know about how much they go for.
If this belongs to anyone on the board, please let me know if you'll do a Buy It Now.
If this belongs to anyone on the board, please let me know if you'll do a Buy It Now.
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I thought highly of the Cook when I received one from Ralph. It was numbered #3 and I still have it. Tonight, I'll spend a little time playing it. I'm only reluctant to speak highly of it again now because, while it was innovative and belonged to a very small number of options in 1998, it may not be as attractive option in 2007 as it was in 1998.
My recollection is that it's pretty quiet. But, I'll haul it out tonight, run the spiders out of it, and let you know.
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My recollection is that it's pretty quiet. But, I'll haul it out tonight, run the spiders out of it, and let you know.
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They're just not on the market enough to really know.Tucson Whistler wrote:Yeah, I saw the reviews and the other information, and I thought it sounded good. I've decided I want this, and I know that in the end it's up to me how much to spend. I guess I just wanted to know about how much they go for.
If this belongs to anyone on the board, please let me know if you'll do a Buy It Now.
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Thanks Dale, I'd really appreciate that. I'm not expecting the perfect wislte or to be blown away by it. I'm hoping for a good beginner whistle that doesn't cost too much. It doesn't need to be loud, since I'll only be playing for myself. From what I could tell, I like the look of it and the sound sample sounded pretty good, too.Dale wrote:My recollection is that it's pretty quiet. But, I'll haul it out tonight, run the spiders out of it, and let you know.
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Given that these retailed for $75 ten years ago, and inflationary tendencies,Tucson Whistler wrote:Yeah, I saw the reviews and the other information, and I thought it sounded good. I've decided I want this, and I know that in the end it's up to me how much to spend. I guess I just wanted to know about how much they go for.
if you can get it for $50 (like the earlier sale you found) you're probably doing
pretty well.
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I have owned two Cook low D whistles - one a gift, the other purchased used. Both were made of PVC and were painted black. The black paint came off easily, which necessitated careful handling. Dale is correct in remembering that they are a soft-sounding whistle. If I remember correctly, a three-sided wind buffer was built up around the wind window, ala Copeland.
I remember the instruments to be responsive, and innovative for their time. One of mine was significantly sharp throughout its entire range, making group playing impossible.
I feel that if the instrument in question is in tune with itself, and if it has not been cosmetically trashed, the $50 is a fair price. It is a bit of a collector's item, for those who care about such things...
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I remember the instruments to be responsive, and innovative for their time. One of mine was significantly sharp throughout its entire range, making group playing impossible.
I feel that if the instrument in question is in tune with itself, and if it has not been cosmetically trashed, the $50 is a fair price. It is a bit of a collector's item, for those who care about such things...
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