CP: Hammy Hamilton's new Low D
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CP: Hammy Hamilton's new Low D
Greetings tooterphiles,
Hammy Hamilton, world famous flute maker and player, has recently succombed to the pressure of friends and customers to apply his considerable talents to the creation of a tunable low D Irish whistle.
The design of the headjoint is reminiscent of a Sindt in that the head itself is moved for tuning purposes. It has a unique, longish fipple with a curved windway. The tube and head are aluminum with the fipple being primarily delrin.
The whistle has moderate to low back pressure and a growly, wonderful, traditional sound. This is a wonderful whistle with rich, complex, undertones.
Hammy is a brilliant instrument maker and has added another winner to his line. I have them in stock for imediate shipment.
There are pictures here: https://www.irishflutestore.com/newsite ... =58&c2=242
Happy oogling.
Doc
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Hammy Hamilton, world famous flute maker and player, has recently succombed to the pressure of friends and customers to apply his considerable talents to the creation of a tunable low D Irish whistle.
The design of the headjoint is reminiscent of a Sindt in that the head itself is moved for tuning purposes. It has a unique, longish fipple with a curved windway. The tube and head are aluminum with the fipple being primarily delrin.
The whistle has moderate to low back pressure and a growly, wonderful, traditional sound. This is a wonderful whistle with rich, complex, undertones.
Hammy is a brilliant instrument maker and has added another winner to his line. I have them in stock for imediate shipment.
There are pictures here: https://www.irishflutestore.com/newsite ... =58&c2=242
Happy oogling.
Doc
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Re: CP: Hammy Hamilton's new Low D
I've recently bought it.. I think about make some videos with the whistle..
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Re: CP: Hammy Hamilton's new Low D
How strong is the bottom D compared to a Burke Viper? What about overall volume compared to a Burke Viper, if anyone had had the chance to play the two side-by-side?
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Re: CP: Hammy Hamilton's new Low D
I have always wanted to eventually get into the low whistle realm but I don't have hands on the large side. Would this whistle require large hands?
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Re: CP: Hammy Hamilton's new Low D
Doc Jones may be the only one here that can answer that question for you directly. However I would not let your hand size discourage you from trying any low D. I have smallish hands for a man and I have not had much difficulty playing any low D using the piper's grip. Go for it!rap4th wrote:I have always wanted to eventually get into the low whistle realm but I don't have hands on the large side. Would this whistle require large hands?
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A whistle with a built-in web cam. Now that's clever.Belinor wrote:I've recently bought it.. I think about make some videos with the whistle..
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Re: CP: Hammy Hamilton's new Low D
Speaking of videos...
There were a series of videos on TG4's Ceird an cheoil showcasing well known exponents of traditional instrument making. The show on the Low D highlighted Hammy Hamilton making this whistle. The video is available on YouTube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hp-RndJFKz0
Of course, Brian Finnegan is playing an Overton throughout much of the video.
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There were a series of videos on TG4's Ceird an cheoil showcasing well known exponents of traditional instrument making. The show on the Low D highlighted Hammy Hamilton making this whistle. The video is available on YouTube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hp-RndJFKz0
Of course, Brian Finnegan is playing an Overton throughout much of the video.
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That is beautiful.
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Re: CP: Hammy Hamilton's new Low D
cool! thanks!
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Re: CP: Hammy Hamilton's new Low D
I would really like to know how Hammy's low D compares to the Burke Viper now too.....all be cause of Feadoggie's nudge However, I will make a new post about that...I don't want to hijack this post.
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"You talkin' ta me?"rap4th wrote:I would really like to know how Hammy's low D compares to the Burke Viper now too.....all be cause of Feadoggie's nudge
I'll tell you what, rap4th, you provide the Hamilton and I'll provide the Burkes! We can meet on the Free Bridge between Phillipsburg and Easton at high noon and have a play off. Reels at twenty paces.
Actually let's not try the whistles on the bridge. I'd hate to see one go over the side.
This is a genuine offer though. And if you just want to try the Burkes, it can be arranged. I have an EZ and two Pro low D Burkes you can try. I am interested in examining a Hamilton low D but the funds aren't there at the moment to buy one.
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