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- Fri Jun 19, 2020 5:04 pm
- Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
- Topic: Questions about intro vs pro and how to choose.
- Replies: 31
- Views: 14299
Re: Questions about intro vs pro and how to choose.
It's me again, with another clarification. I think the whistle he got second hand is not my original narrow bore brass, which was made from thick-walled tubing. The way he described it sounds like a D/C set that I made a few of, in the two-piece style of a Clare whistle. I couldn't think of a catch...
- Mon Jun 08, 2020 8:23 am
- Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
- Topic: Preventing tinnitus and hearing loss while practicing
- Replies: 48
- Views: 23597
Re: Preventing tinnitus and hearing loss while practicing
I sometimes use earplugs like the Etymotics to reduce volume without overly affecting sound quality. I have tinnitus and, after playing whistle for around six months, went to see my audiologist. My audiogram was the same, and he didn't seem overly concerned about playing whistle. Some of my whistles...
- Wed May 06, 2020 10:56 pm
- Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
- Topic: Material
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5479
Re: Material
Hi, A thread of mine is referenced above regarding buying one of Mack’s whistle of phenolic resin. I can’t say that I know with any great certainty that the stuff is as safe as delrin or brass, but it seemed safe enough given the responses. What I can say with more confidence is that I really like t...
- Tue Apr 07, 2020 2:23 pm
- Forum: Sold and Old
- Topic: WTB Ralph or Walt Sweet Delrin High D
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1797
WTB Ralph or Walt Sweet Delrin High D
Hi all,
Anyone have a high D in delrin from Ralph or Walt Sweet they'd like to sell?
thanks,
Nathan
Anyone have a high D in delrin from Ralph or Walt Sweet they'd like to sell?
thanks,
Nathan
- Sun Mar 08, 2020 10:50 pm
- Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
- Topic: Least Chiffy D Whistle Recommendations?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 14845
Re: Least Chiffy D Whistle Recommendations?
I know you said metal, but I want to at least put in a plug for some non-metal options. I can't hear a lot of difference between my better quality non-metals and my brass or aluminum ones---and the non-metals will be very durable and resistant to environmental issues. My Carbony doesn't seem particu...
- Sun Dec 22, 2019 8:24 am
- Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
- Topic: Introduction from a new forum member
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5390
Re: Introduction from a new forum member
The Shush whistle from Big Whistle in the UK is pretty quiet and requires, IMO, very careful breath control. I have tinnitus and was more worried early on about the effect of those piercing notes. I will agree that they seem, for whatever reason, to be less painful as time goes on—though high B is n...
- Mon Dec 09, 2019 10:00 pm
- Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
- Topic: Phenolic resin (and other materials) safety
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2519
Phenolic resin (and other materials) safety
Hi all, Thinking of buying a whistle made of phenolic resin. Just curious about the relative safety of these materials. I know I’m not eating the thing, but one also reads about the unhealthy effects of various plastics. Any thoughts? Is phenolic resin as safe as delrin or ABS or whatever most whist...
- Mon Dec 09, 2019 7:35 am
- Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
- Topic: Looking for a new whistle
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5219
Re: Looking for a new whistle
Mack Hoover’s whistles are often noted for being quieter. My O’Brien came with a little sleeve that can quiet the whistle nicely.
- Wed Nov 20, 2019 9:39 pm
- Forum: Sold and Old
- Topic: WTB Humphrey Whistle high D
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1767
WTB Humphrey Whistle high D
Hi,
Looking for a Humphrey whistle in D. Preferably a newer Stealth III in narrow bore or session. Open to a Journeyman in D as well.
Thanks,
Nathan
Looking for a Humphrey whistle in D. Preferably a newer Stealth III in narrow bore or session. Open to a Journeyman in D as well.
Thanks,
Nathan
- Sun Nov 10, 2019 2:56 pm
- Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
- Topic: The Mary Bergin Whistle Tutor
- Replies: 127
- Views: 73141
Re: The Mary Bergin Whistle Tutor
Has anyone purchased these in the US? The website only gives Uk and EU shipping options?
Thanks.
Oops, I was on my phone— on a larger screen I now see there’s an option for international shipping.
Thanks
Thanks.
Oops, I was on my phone— on a larger screen I now see there’s an option for international shipping.
Thanks
- Sat Nov 02, 2019 7:27 pm
- Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
- Topic: Recommendations for 'stepping up' in whistle quality
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9515
Re: Recommendations for 'stepping up' in whistle quality
The Killarney should be plenty of whistle. Enjoy it.
- Thu Oct 31, 2019 1:19 pm
- Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
- Topic: Recommendations for 'stepping up' in whistle quality
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9515
Re: Recommendations for 'stepping up' in whistle quality
Of the three “expensive” whistles I have, my Carbony is my favorite though I also really enjoy my O’Brien Rover and a recently acquired used Milligan Dymondwood. I also really like my Killarney and agree it’s great value for the money.
- Thu Aug 08, 2019 9:00 pm
- Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
- Topic: CP: Rovers available at O'Brien Whistles
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3887
Re: CP: Rovers available at O'Brien Whistles
Not that Mr. O’Brien needs any endorsements from a fairly new player like myself, but I just want to say how much I enjoyed playing my delrin Rover all over Iceland recently. It was great being able to have my whistle in my pocket, compact and safe, but easy to put together and play wherever I was. ...