Any experience with a Cillian O'Brian?
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If "the man who sells them in Ireland" is Steve Power, you might also want to ask people who've actually played the O'Briains. There are lots of other options, and I am sure people here will be happy to suggest other Low Fs.
As for the Overton: I think hand size won't be a problem for an F, but have you ever played one of them? They do take a lot of breath pressure, and having to blow hard takes more getting used to than other whistles. They are also more worth the effort than other whistles, if you ask me. Make sure to get in touch with Colin Goldie directly.
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As for the Overton: I think hand size won't be a problem for an F, but have you ever played one of them? They do take a lot of breath pressure, and having to blow hard takes more getting used to than other whistles. They are also more worth the effort than other whistles, if you ask me. Make sure to get in touch with Colin Goldie directly.
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I have an Overton Low F (I think it was PhilO's whistle first, but has changed hands a couple times) and I love it. And it's blue!
However, just FYI, I think the folks at Whistle and Drum sell O'Briain whistles here in the States, so you needn't go all the way through Ireland. I just ordered a Dixon 3-piece polymer flute from them, and received excellent, friendly service, so you might look up their website and check them out.
Good luck!
However, just FYI, I think the folks at Whistle and Drum sell O'Briain whistles here in the States, so you needn't go all the way through Ireland. I just ordered a Dixon 3-piece polymer flute from them, and received excellent, friendly service, so you might look up their website and check them out.
Good luck!
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Yes, that anodized blue Overton was probably mine. As you can see they're not for everyone, but are top notch instruments. I am not currently playing them, but would highly recommend them. Mine was made by Colin Goldie and the anodizing was done by his wife Briggitte. They are both a delight to deal with and Colin will probably play yours over the phone for you before you buy.
As loren has indicated, he can also make "easy blower" for you.
I have never played an O'Briain Low F or any other than the improved Feadog.
Philo
As loren has indicated, he can also make "easy blower" for you.
I have never played an O'Briain Low F or any other than the improved Feadog.
Philo
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I know you might think me a bit biased since I represent Cillian's work but my F O'Briain as I've commented before (instrument pictures thread) is one of my favorites! I bought it off the board second hand - which is why I decided to pursue a relationship with Mr. O'Briain... It is easy to blow but doesn't take a bunch of air. I love the tone and playability of it. Of course, since it's alloy you need to warm it up like you would an Overton. Doesn't have the heavy backpressure feel of an Overton - I also like Overtons by the way! I'd represent Colin if he wasn't allready overworked! Well...that's all I'll say... If you'd like more info on Cillian's whistles please contact off board or check us out! We have a Clip of Cillian himself playing one of his low whistles...
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I have a Bernard Overton low F that I picked up at the Hobgoblin Shop in Red Wing, Minnesota last spring. It does not have the back pressure that has been described, and that I've experienced with a high D and a low D. Doesn't take a lot of air either. Just a lovely whistle.
I like Mike's other composite whistles and, while I've not tried one, I'm guessing that Jessie is right on when she says the composite low F would be a good one to consider. I have the low G composite and low D (among other composites) and both are first rate.
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I like Mike's other composite whistles and, while I've not tried one, I'm guessing that Jessie is right on when she says the composite low F would be a good one to consider. I have the low G composite and low D (among other composites) and both are first rate.
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Why not represent Bernard himself? There's no difference between his and Colin's whistles, they're identical. I have a BO original low F and it's the best I've played, and, BTW, takes no real breath pressure either.On 2003-01-14 14:48, McChastain wrote:
I also like Overtons by the way! I'd represent Colin if he wasn't allready overworked!
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If Colin's whistles are different then why are they still Overtons? I realize that he must have an agreement with Bernard to use the name. You might think he'd be well-known enough by now to brand his own name instead of still using "Overton". I think most people refer to them as Goldie Overtons anyway. Just a thought.