Lofgren Whistles

[Mikethebook]

Has anyone come across Lofgren whistles in Finland? Check out http://tradconnect.com/forum/topics/rev ... 2#comments.

[Tor]

I liked the sound samples, but Marc Löfgren doesn't seem to have a web site anywhere according to a famous web search engine. Maybe it's hidden..

-Tor

[Mr.Gumby]

I looked into the ma few weeks ago but no information anywhere. The Sindt like ones look interesting although I am not sure the wooden head will in the long run prove to be be a good idea (from a moisture/maintenance point of view, there's something to be said for materials that aren't prone to cracking and growing mould)

[Lars Larry Mór Mott]

I looked into the ma few weeks ago but no information anywhere. The Sindt like ones look interesting although I am not sure the wooden head will in the long run prove to be be a good idea (from a moisture/maintenance point of view, there's something to be said for materials that aren't prone to cracking and growing mould)

I can't see the Löfgren fare any worse than a Busman/Abell/any wood whistle? Or perhaps you don't like wooden whistles as a whole?

[Mr.Gumby]

I assume a wooden head would demand more maintenance, it's not like a metal or plastic head that you play and put down and stick under a warm tap twice a year. The intersections of wood and metal and the inevitable movement of the wood could prove problematic. But maybe I am over-cautious. Certainly wouldn't mind trying one of them, if the price is right.

[yellowhistler]

Hi.

I'm the maker of those whistles. Many thanks to Lars for the kind words regarding my work and also for letting me know there was a thread here discussing them. I don't have a web site yet, I'm still sort of experimenting with different whistle models and ideas. I made low whistles for a while but got a bit tired of the constant clogging issues so recently I've been drifting towards high whistles which are better in that respect and also louder and more suited for sessions, IMO.

No, I'm far from being the only maker using wood but I am actually considering making the mouthpiece entirely out of brass, and also changing the cut of the fipple window, making it quicker to build as well as easier to maintain. Still, Blackwood is very resistant to both mold and cracks. Unfortunately plastics like delrin are out of the question because I've developed an allergy gainst the dust so it's either metal or wood I'm afraid..

[Lars Larry Mór Mott]

Hi.

I'm the maker of those whistles. Many thanks to Lars for the kind words regarding my work and also for letting me know there was a thread here discussing them. I don't have a web site yet, I'm still sort of experimenting with different whistle models and ideas. I made low whistles for a while but got a bit tired of the constant clogging issues so recently I've been drifting towards high whistles which are better in that respect and also louder and more suited for sessions, IMO.

No, I'm far from being the only maker using wood but I am actually considering making the mouthpiece entirely out of brass, and also changing the cut of the fipple window, making it quicker to build as well as easier to maintain. Still, Blackwood is very resistant to both mold and cracks. Unfortunately plastics like delrin are out of the question because I've developed an allergy gainst the dust so it's either metal or wood I'm afraid..

You must drool more than me Marc, i don't have any more clogging issues with your low whistles than i have with my aluminium soprano ones : )

[Mikethebook]

Nice to hear from you. Sorry to hear you've stopped making the low whistles. May I ask what you were selling the low Ds for? I'm far more interested in them than in the high whistles but that's a matter of taste. I'm not into sessions but moody airs etc.

[yellowhistler]

You must drool more than me Marc, i don't have any more clogging issues with your low whistles than i have with my aluminium soprano ones : )

He he he, that must be it!

Nice to hear from you. Sorry to hear you've stopped making the low whistles. May I ask what you were selling the low Ds for? I'm far more interested in them than in the high whistles but that's a matter of taste. I'm not into sessions but moody airs etc.

Yes of course, I was selling the tunable model for about 150€ and the non tunable about 120€. Thank you for your interest in my whistles!

[narrowdog]

Marc/Yellowhistler can you check your PMs.

Thanks

[tompipes]

Marc,

Have you tried ABS plastic instead of Delrin. I find it much easier to work with in general and it costs about the same, maybe a tiny bit cheaper.

Tommy

[islander]

I just got a tuneable brass and blackwood soprano D whistle with an extra C body from Marc yesterday. Very impressed by the tone, tuning and workmanship. Wow!!!

[Lars Larry Mór Mott]

I just got a tuneable brass and blackwood soprano D whistle with an extra C body from Marc yesterday. Very impressed by the tone, tuning and workmanship. Wow!!!

Second that, except i 'only' have one/D body.

[Sharp]

Ooops. I only just found this thread (that'll teach me to use the search function properly...).

I just contacted Marc to find out the prices of his whistles, which he has already answered

They look like really nice instruments, I'd be really interested in hearing a few more sound samples.

[yellowhistler]

Marc,

Have you tried ABS plastic instead of Delrin. I find it much easier to work with in general and it costs about the same, maybe a tiny bit cheaper.

Tommy

Hi Tommy,

No I haven't tried it, I have thought about getting some to see if I would react less to that type of plastic, it being so commonly used in everyday products and graded food safe. I did try ebonite some time ago but while it was very easy to work it did give me a sore throat, though not as bad as with Delrin, even with a mask and carefully vacuming up the shavings. Guess you can't get rid of all the particles...

I just got a tuneable brass and blackwood soprano D whistle with an extra C body from Marc yesterday. Very impressed by the tone, tuning and workmanship. Wow!!!

Thank you, I'm so glad you liked it! See you soon at the Irish Festival of Oulu!