A whistle ID please.

[NZJLY]

Gidday from sunny New Zealand. As a new player, I cannot tell what whistle is what. Can someone ID this one for me please? I suspect it is not "antique" but is it worth adding to my meager collection.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=353770272

Much appreciated

John

[Feadoggie]

Could be an old Generation. The shape and placement of the decal seems right. With a length of 240mm it is going to be high pitched, probably an F. Also be aware that it likely has a lead fipple.

Feadoggie

[NZJLY]

Thanks for that, do you think it is worth getting at the price? (NZ $15 is about $11.50 US), and if it is a lead fipple, do I need to coat it before playing?

Thanks again,

John

[Feadoggie]

The value to price ratio is up to you. It's not a lot of money if you like to collect such things. And yes, I would coat the plug before I were to play it. Although it's probably too late to save my brain from any damage.

Feadoggie

[MTGuru]

if it is a lead fipple, do I need to coat it before playing?

Sure, a coating of clear nail varnish is the usual fix, and easily removable to preserve the original collector's value of the instrument.

[NZJLY]

Just to let you know, I am the proud owner of the whistle. Thank you for your help .
By the way, how old would you say it was? (I am not expecting it to be ancient, but just out of interest)

John

[Mr.Gumby]

1940s-1950s, just before the plastic heads came in.