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by Tyler
Thu May 18, 2023 1:17 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Poststructural Pub
Topic: Well, hello there!
Replies: 4
Views: 7187

Well, hello there!

... memories of C&F have always been fond ones and I'm glad it's still here. I can see I have a ... my memory on where the best place to get advice would probably be: Chiff and Fipple. I'm really glad this place is still here. ...
by pancelticpiper
Wed Sep 21, 2022 6:03 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Need Advice on which Low D to buy
Replies: 20
Views: 8281

Re: Need Advice on which Low D to buy

... inexpensive units...I want to be able to play along with backing tracks and a church band. About the price aspect, sadly with Low D whistles you ... most of my best whistles were got used, some of them right here on Chiff & Fipple.
by scottie
Wed Sep 23, 2020 7:35 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Whistle or FLute Building
Replies: 6
Views: 3065

Re: Basics on Tweaking or adjusting?

Others in Chiff and Fipple can instruct you on fine adjustments to hole size and ... they had a section on this site dedicated to whistle building advice etc only.
by an seanduine
Mon Sep 21, 2020 4:00 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Advice on buying a 6-key wooden flute
Replies: 16
Views: 7282

Re: Advice on buying a 6-key wooden flute

... particularly for purchasers who are not his immediate neighbors, and for purchasers who are not IN Ireland, have been fraught with difficulties. ... has been well documented through the years in many discussions here on Chiff and Fipple. You can use the search function to help you remedy any ...
by sockfish
Tue Jun 02, 2020 4:17 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Complete beginner to low whistle (D)
Replies: 24
Views: 14588

Complete beginner to low whistle (D)

Hi, I’m Mike and new to the Chiff & Fipple Forums. To keep my mind busy during lockdown, ... of low whistle videos online that look very good. Any advice in this respect would be most appreciated. Thanks, Mike
by Sedi
Thu Jan 23, 2020 6:53 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Beginner following some, but not all, advice
Replies: 31
Views: 8874

Re: Beginner following some, but not all, advice

... of overtones of a whistle to determine how piercing it is. A lot of chiff makes a whistle sound more mellow while it might still have the same ... very little air too. But I think they are no longer made. But a simple and cheap Generation Bb will do the trick as well.
by Nanohedron
Fri Aug 30, 2019 2:34 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: An Idea for the Forum
Replies: 11
Views: 13976

Re: An Idea for the Forum

... doesn't get much activity: http://forums.chiffandfipple.com/viewforum.php?f=7 Mr.Gumby has laid ... their accomplishments rather than to solicit advice, which is fine, because we hope to encourage ... you want it or not, and that is part of Chiff Life. As Mr.Gumby pointed out, if you have ...
by ytliek
Thu Feb 22, 2018 10:29 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Looking for a Whistle Recommendation...
Replies: 42
Views: 13375

Re: Looking for a Whistle Recommendation...

... on youtube. Hello, Thanks for your help and advice. Do you have any first-hand experience with that ... all brass whistle has a good and comparable amount of chiff common to similar brands. For $45.00 I found this ...
by AaronFW
Wed Jan 03, 2018 5:15 am
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Yamaha piccolo 62 vs 82
Replies: 8
Views: 2647

Re: Yamaha piccolo 62 vs 82

Welcome to Chiff and Fipple, Mmartindent. Someone around here might be able to give advice, but in the event that there isn't, I might have a little advice. ...
by busterbill
Tue Sep 19, 2017 8:52 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Sindt and Water Weasels
Replies: 5
Views: 3162

Sindt and Water Weasels

I have a sindt d, a brass copeland d and a three whistle set of water weasels, d, ... want to be an idiot either. I prefer to sell on Chiff and Fipple, but maybe ebay casts a wider net? Anyone have any advice? Thanks in advance.
by Steve Bliven
Sun Apr 02, 2017 1:53 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Selling advice
Replies: 8
Views: 2346

Re: Selling advice

... several emails with offers or questions.... As far as marketing, the Chiff & Fipple Used Instrument Exchange Forum is a good place to find ... do a search on one of several Forums here; the flute forum (here), and the Sold and Old for instruments that have sold. Given the current CITES ...
by Dale
Sun Oct 16, 2016 12:53 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Bill Ochs: The Chiff & Fipple Interview
Replies: 10
Views: 5543

Bill Ochs: The Chiff & Fipple Interview

Bill Ochs: The Chiff & Fipple Interview Bill Ochs has been called ... Considered. He has devoted over 25 years to playing and teaching the instrument, as well as researching its ... you get too deeply into ornamentation. Paul : What advice would you have for people learning on their own? ...
by ScottMaurer
Wed Apr 13, 2016 11:42 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Looking to upgrade
Replies: 27
Views: 5664

Re: Looking to upgrade

... in the lower octave. Its a wide bore and has a pretty sizable breath requirement, especially ... it is quite pure as well without much chiff. I can really blast on it at a big session ... what they like in a whistle. So I'll echo the advice here. try a bunch and get to know what you ...
by Latticino
Fri Mar 04, 2016 9:11 am
Forum: Free Reed Instruments: Squeezeboxes and Harmonicas.
Topic: Advice for new player
Replies: 3
Views: 6495

Re: Advice for new player

Suggest you contact Greg Jowaisas and see what he has in his current stock of repaired/renovated antique concertinas. ... less "traditional". Check Concertina.net for lots of great info (the Chiff and Fipple of the concertina world).
by saintninian
Sat Dec 05, 2015 1:06 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Help please identifying this whistle
Replies: 17
Views: 3381

Re: Help please identifying this whistle

Thanks everybody for the advice on posting pictures to Chiff & Fipple. Now that that appears to be solved, does anyone know anything about the whistle? :poke: