Copeland Update

jimr · Post by **jimr** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 11:13 am

Hello Everyone,
So sorry for the delay. I wrote Dale a little over a week ago to post to the forum and had some trouble speaking to Mike Copeland to discuss what I'm about to post. Mike is alive and very well and sends his best to all.

The main thing is that the company Copeland Woodwinds is currently shut down. This was obvious from the web site, or lack of it.

Michael and I were not able to continue from Dec 2006 and had much to settle, mostly pay our bills. Mike continued on solo for 2007 and although he was able to still produce a few whistles, he found that he needed to back off as well. Mike also met the newest love of his life, Pam, and is settling down and quite happy these days.

We are still very close friends and would love to collaborate again someday but it is not likely in the foreseeable future. For the time being, Mike continues to work on a few special projects. You might say he is in semi-retirement. Best option is to pickup any used Copelands you may find out there. New ones will be very rare.

I will keep the web site name if in the event any more Copelands become available and you can be sure that an announcement will be made if the time ever comes.

Thanks so much for all our faithful players out there and the many great years.

All the best,
Jim

Feadoggie · Post by **Feadoggie** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 11:24 am

Jim, thanks for clearing things up. I hope things go well for both yourself and Michael.

I remain a happy user of Copeland whistles and the Copeland flute.

Feadoggie

kennychaffin · Post by **kennychaffin** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 11:27 am

Thanks for the update.

lixnaw · Post by **lixnaw** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 11:52 am

Tell him to take it easy, he's a legend in his own time! And good look to you Jim!

whistlegal · Post by **whistlegal** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 12:47 pm

Thanks for the update and sincere thanks for the Copelands I already own. Best of luck to both of you for the future.

A-Musing · Post by **A-Musing** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 1:55 pm

Wow.

I've ALWAYS loved my two Copelands, but now....

Wow.

Jon-M · Post by **Jon-M** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 2:46 pm

So, is there anyone out there with the competence to do revoicing work on a Copeland?
Best,
Jon

medit8b1 · Post by **medit8b1** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 2:58 pm

A real blow/loss to the Low whistle world. I'm selfishly glad I managed to buy a few second hand Copeland Low D's before this news hit. I hate to think what this will do to the price of used ones, will Copelands be the new O'Riordans? Lets hope there won't be any new ebay records set/broken.

Guinness · Post by **Guinness** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 4:35 pm

Not to flame or anything but didn't you set or come close to one them (eBay record) yourself?

medit8b1 · Post by **medit8b1** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 4:52 pm

Guinness wrote:Not to flame or anything but didn't you set or come close to one them (eBay record) yourself?

Guilty as charged

...

In my defense I later came to my senses and sold it...

Only to use the money to buy a Reviol C,D,Eb set and a Copeland Sterling Silver low D!

jmccain · Post by **jmccain** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 6:53 am

Amazing - one of the leading whistle makers closes shop and few comments result. I think it is a real loss. It is great to hear that Mr. Copeland is doing well and is happy.

Thanks for the update.

Best, John

kennychaffin · Post by **kennychaffin** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 7:05 am

jmccain wrote:Amazing - one of the leading whistle makers closes shop and few comments result. I think it is a real loss. It is great to hear that Mr. Copeland is doing well and is happy.

Thanks for the update.

Best, John

True a loss, but what are you gonna do. Comments are not gonna change things. I'm glad he's doing what he wants, more people should.

jmccain · Post by **jmccain** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 7:41 am

kennychaffin wrote:
True a loss, but what are you gonna do.

Rend garments and gnash teeth.

Do I have to tell you lot everything?

jim stone · Post by **jim stone** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 10:08 am

Gnash, rend!

an extraordinary loss.
My best wishes to Jim and Michael, whatever
they do. Good friends to this community,
on several fronts, over the years.

PhilO · Post by **PhilO** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 3:22 pm

Best wishes to them both; Mike must have made my Copeland A about 15 years ago (since sold and replaced with a new wonderful one). I'm happy for Michael and glad to have dealt with, yes, a legend in our area, for many years. I'm also glad to have amassed 8 wonderful Copelands during that period. Best to you as well Jim.

Phil

Wait a minute...I don't have a sterling silver Copeland...that's just not right...