New maker - Holifield
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Mikethebook
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New maker - Holifield
Yet another maker joins the market http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Holifield-whi ... 4d2c19c761. The whistle looks interesting and the price is very low. Anyone tempted to try it?
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Very tempted!
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Looks good.
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Caved in to temptation! Will tell you what I think when it arrives 
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Look forward to getting a review of it!
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Re: New maker - Holifield
That looks great!
The mouthpiece is strongly reminiscent of a Harper Classic.
Even though I don't really need another D, I'm strongly tempted to buy one. Let us know what you think, Olly.
Seán in Tipperary
The mouthpiece is strongly reminiscent of a Harper Classic.
Even though I don't really need another D, I'm strongly tempted to buy one. Let us know what you think, Olly.
Seán in Tipperary
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ScotsJim
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Re: New maker - Holifield
I spotted this last night. Almost pulled the plug on it myself. Be very interested to know how it plays.
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olly498
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The seller messaged me straight away saying he's posting it off on Monday, I'm in the UK same as him so it shouldn't be too long at all
Watch this space.
Watch this space.
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It arrived this morning! I'm midway through an essay at the moment but I'll endeavour to get some feedback on it up here soon. First impressions are extremely good though 
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Due to me being majorly unorganised, an excellent procrastinator and oblivious to the amount of work I had to do, I've had an extremely busy week, five essays down, one more to go and just in time as I'm off to Dublin tonight, won't be able to review the whistle till I'm back. Sorry guys!
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I messaged this maker, and apparently he's busy in workshop, so more whistles from him will be appearing on Ebay shortly.
Just thought I'd mention that
Just thought I'd mention that
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Re: New maker - Holifield
Norman Holifield, as it turned out, is as good as a neighbour of mine. ( About a 45min drive away. ) So, after exchanging emails, off I did trot...Ok...I got "The Wife" to drive me...to visit the man himself on Wednesday night
Photos or it never happened! I hear you cry...
Norman Holifield / Whistle bits 'n' pieces
A big machine thingy / Norman using the big machine thingy
All the esoteric machinations of the big machine thingy pictured above were eagerly explained to me by Norman. Smiling, I nodded in complete incomprehension, not having the heart to admit that when it comes to DIY, I can barely wire a plug myself
Technical stuff aside, I am now the proud owner of a Holifield high D whistle. ( same as the one on Ebay ) I am impressed with this whistle. So much so in fact, that I am getting Norman ( Did I mention he's a lovely man? ) to make me a tunable one also.
Photos or it never happened! I hear you cry...
Norman Holifield / Whistle bits 'n' pieces
A big machine thingy / Norman using the big machine thingy
All the esoteric machinations of the big machine thingy pictured above were eagerly explained to me by Norman. Smiling, I nodded in complete incomprehension, not having the heart to admit that when it comes to DIY, I can barely wire a plug myself
Technical stuff aside, I am now the proud owner of a Holifield high D whistle. ( same as the one on Ebay ) I am impressed with this whistle. So much so in fact, that I am getting Norman ( Did I mention he's a lovely man? ) to make me a tunable one also.
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Re: New maker - Holifield
Yes, photos or it never happened. Nice photos. I'm not a whistlemaker but I love to see the workshops. 
Is Norman Holified a member here on C&F? Is there any whistle review forthcoming?
Is Norman Holified a member here on C&F? Is there any whistle review forthcoming?
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Re: New maker - Holifield
It's always a treat when you can "meet your maker".ScotsJim wrote:Norman Holifield, as it turned out, is as good as a neighbour of mine.
ScotsJim wrote:A big machine thingy
The big green and white machine thingy behind Norman Holifield in the upper left photo is a machine lathe with variable speed drive and digital readouts (DRO). I happen to have and employ a similar lathe but without the bells and whistles. I do not see any evidence of stepper motors on the lathe for computer control. The second big machine thingy is a milling machine and that one appears to operate under computer control as evidenced by the photo in the lower right. Looks like one of the machines sold by Tormach here in the States. That is some heavy duty weaponry. I am experiencing milling machine envy.
I am a whistlemaker and I also enjoy seeing the workshops. Thanks for sharing the photos.ytliek wrote:I'm not a whistlemaker but I love to see the workshops.
Enjoy your whistle(s).
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ScotsJim
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He told me he'd be signing up to C&F. I told him your were all a fine upstanding bunch, despite being doubtful about any forum that'll have me as a memberytliek wrote:Is Norman Holified a member here on C&F? Is there any whistle review forthcoming?
As for a review...
I am unaccustomed to such, and not up to speed on the lingo to use. Suffice to say, it's on a par as regards volume with my recently acquired Syn high D. Has about the same air requirement as a Clarke's original D. Has a sweet tone but still maintains a nice chiff.Here's a sound file of a tune played on my Holifield that I was messing about with today ;
https://app.box.com/s/jupyyk3s21vty19dwbld7su7f0a2l3rl