Low whistle case

Welshman · Post by **Welshman** » Sun Sep 28, 2008 2:53 am

Thanks for some of the suggestions. What seems to be emerging is that there is no purpose-built canvas/ leather case for a low D! Most of us seem to find things we botch together, or alternatively, we find individual artisans (often very talented - as I have seen from the links) who are willing to make things for us.

But isn't this a sad state of affairs given the number of whistlers in the world. I don't want to have to 'make-do' with a plastic roll, a cardboard tube or a piece of piping - my music is of a better quality than that and I want my instrument and me to be respected. The whistle companies (Generation, Feadog, Waltons, Howard, Abell, Kerry and Overton) are quick to take our money, but less inclined to offer us the peripherals. Can you imagine Canon selling you a printer, but not selling the ink? Not sure about the rest of you, but it feels like they are offering me a pint of Guinness - with no head! Tastes good enough and if I drink enough it would get me drunk, but there is something badly missing.

So come on all you business-folk out there, stop ignring the needs of your customers and start coming up with a case we can use, something that looks good, something that is waterproof and something that is hard-wearing.

Makar · Post by **Makar** » Sun Sep 28, 2008 3:04 am

There are folk out there doing 'production' answers to your question - if you don't want bespoke. Have a look at this flute case for about £23. You would need to get it shipped to the UK, but still...

http://www.flutecase.com/fc/index.php?o ... &Itemid=34

Brigitte · Post by **Brigitte** » Sun Sep 28, 2008 5:06 am

Welshman wrote:Thanks for some of the suggestions. What seems to be emerging is that there is no purpose-built canvas/ leather case for a low D! Most of us seem to find things we botch together, or alternatively, we find individual artisans (often very talented - as I have seen from the links) who are willing to make things for us.

But isn't this a sad state of affairs given the number of whistlers in the world. I don't want to have to 'make-do' with a plastic roll, a cardboard tube or a piece of piping - my music is of a better quality than that and I want my instrument and me to be respected. The whistle companies (Generation, Feadog, Waltons, Howard, Abell, Kerry and Overton) are quick to take our money, but less inclined to offer us the peripherals. Can you imagine Canon selling you a printer, but not selling the ink? Not sure about the rest of you, but it feels like they are offering me a pint of Guinness - with no head! Tastes good enough and if I drink enough it would get me drunk, but there is something badly missing.

So come on all you business-folk out there, stop ignring the needs of your customers and start coming up with a case we can use, something that looks good, something that is waterproof and something that is hard-wearing.

just thought I mention that every Overton comes with a nylon padded bag and this has for years been part of the package and Bernard Overton always used to have a quite thick felt bag they came with.

Brigitte

Added: And Chris Abell offers an additional bag on his page for his instruments.

P.S. It is not nice to find oneselves name listed and blamed for something that is not correct and could be easily checked, so please in the future do check before you name or accuse makers for something they do not deserve or have nothing to do with.

violinmyster · Post by **violinmyster** » Sun Sep 28, 2008 3:07 pm

I have a real nice low D whistle case from Sweetheart whistles. I think it cost $35.00 but it is canvas and has a Velcro closer. Also has some pretty good padding. And the whistle is in two parts in the case. I do not know it this would help you or not but you can check out Sweetheart flutes site or email ralphsweet@aol.com . I also do not know if this is just made especially for his whistles or not. Good Luck .

Steve Bliven · Post by **Steve Bliven** » Sun Sep 28, 2008 4:46 pm

violinmyster wrote:I have a real nice low D whistle case from Sweetheart whistles. I think it cost $35.00 but it is canvas and has a Velcro closer. Also has some pretty good padding. And the whistle is in two parts in the case.

How long an instrument will the case accommodate?

Thanks and best wishes.

Steve

MTGuru · Post by **MTGuru** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 1:50 am

rance wrote:Those look like the Tony Dixon carriers that his whistles come in.

That's right. I'm not sure about the drill bits.

I have the smaller one with my Dixon trad, and it's quite clever. Sturdy, lightweight, transparent, easy open-close, fits different sizes of whistles. The only caveat is that it's nearly air-tight. So don't store a wet whistle in it for any length of time.

Sorry, I don't know of other sources besides Big Whistle.

Welshman wrote:What seems to be emerging is that there is no purpose-built canvas/ leather case for a low D!

You don't say what kind of whistle you have, but every $100+ whistle I've bought has come supplied with a reasonable case. And I can vouch that Brigitte and Colin's Overton whistle case is very nice. Sturdy black nylon canvas, trimmed and finished, reinforced seams, amply padded, smooth lining. with a tough velcro closure. It's my preferred case for carrying other whistles when my Overtons stay at home.

hoopy mike · Post by **hoopy mike** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 2:51 am

MTGuru wrote:That's right. I'm not sure about the drill bits. I have the smaller one with my Dixon trad, and it's quite clever. Sturdy, lightweight, transparent, easy open-close, fits different sizes of whistles. The only caveat is that it's nearly air-tight. So don't store a wet whistle in it for any length of time.

I learnt that lesson after finding some unwanted mould on my Shaw whistle. I keep meaning to drill some air-holes in the case, which should cure the problem.

stay hoopy,
Mike

Welshman · Post by **Welshman** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 10:00 am

The whistle is a tunable Dixon low D aluminium which cost me about $150 US currency (£85) and only came with a thin transparent case. I want something far more substantial.

violinmyster · Post by **violinmyster** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 2:27 pm

Steve Bliven wrote:
violinmyster wrote:I have a real nice low D whistle case from Sweetheart whistles. I think it cost $35.00 but it is canvas and has a Velcro closer. Also has some pretty good padding. And the whistle is in two parts in the case.
How long an instrument will the case accommodate?

Its a double compartment case, 16" long in one compartment, 12" in the other. the current low D in it is 1-1/4" wide. If you want a photo, let me know and Ill post one.
Cindy

walrii · Post by **walrii** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 3:40 pm

Welshman wrote:I don't want to have to 'make-do' with a plastic roll, a cardboard tube or a piece of piping...

...something that looks good, something that is waterproof and something that is hard-wearing.

This might not fit your first desire but it will definitely fill the second. Make your own from PVC pipe. Line the pipe with felt or thin foam, glue a cap on one end and a screw-on plug on the other and you'll have an almost indestructable case for very little money. The same hardware store that carries the PVC pipe will likely have cans of spray paint designed for PVC plastic. I painted mine emerald green.

Steve Bliven · Post by **Steve Bliven** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 7:14 pm

violinmyster wrote: Its a double compartment case, 16" long in one compartment, 12" in the other.

Drat. I was hoping it was just a bit longer - need something slightly larger.

Thanks.

Steve

azw · Post by **azw** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 9:17 pm

walrii wrote:... Make your own from PVC pipe. Line the pipe with felt or thin foam, glue a cap on one end and a screw-on plug on the other and you'll have an almost indestructable case for very little money. The same hardware store that carries the PVC pipe will likely have cans of spray paint designed for PVC plastic. I painted mine emerald green.

That does work well. I've made a number of them. I don't glue the end caps. That way, any end is the right end. I think you'll need to drill vent holes in the tubes to prevent the growth of mold.

Some of the examples others have pointed to are made in this manner, too. They're just duded up more:
Flutecase.com
OregonFluteStore.com

MagicSailor · Post by **MagicSailor** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 10:03 pm

For smaller whistles try drumstick cases. Should accomodate sizes at least up to non tunable Bb and tunable (removable head) lower whistles.

Owen

Makar · Post by **Makar** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 3:24 am

I like that idea. Easy to put together and very tough. I have two weeks holiday coming up in a remote little highland cottage - I will take some bits and pieces up and make one and take some relaxing time over the paintwork. I imagine foam padding the screw-on plugs either end but maybe just leaving a 'wrap' of thin foam inside to remove, wrap whistle and put back in? Quite tricky to adhere foam to the inside of the tube permanently I would guess? Line of drill holes down one side to let it breath.

thanks for the thought
Stephen

walrii wrote:
Welshman wrote:I don't want to have to 'make-do' with a plastic roll, a cardboard tube or a piece of piping...

...something that looks good, something that is waterproof and something that is hard-wearing.
This might not fit your first desire but it will definitely fill the second. Make your own from PVC pipe. Line the pipe with felt or thin foam, glue a cap on one end and a screw-on plug on the other and you'll have an almost indestructable case for very little money. The same hardware store that carries the PVC pipe will likely have cans of spray paint designed for PVC plastic. I painted mine emerald green.

ambaiste · Post by **ambaiste** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 1:23 pm

Howard Music's top of the range Tuneable Low D comes with a solid Oak presentation box. see image

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