Very nice indeed. I’d like to examine one of Bleazy’s whistles some time, if anyone who owns one lives or will be passing through the Albany NY area.
BTW-- the link below the picture did not work for me. Is there an updated one?
He didn’t say he could actually play em, just that he collected a full set.
Anyhoo, tell us, Steven, are they all very similar to play? They certainly look consistent. And, what other whistle plays like them in terms of breath, etc etc? Loud, soft, chiffy, what??
Gee, thanks, Weeks. I’ll have you know I have the A part of three songs down!! Besides, we have been in REAL limbo since last December and have not been able to spend much time practicing. We have gotten together with Doc Jones on Sundays a couple of times, but …
You are right, they are very similar to play, at least the D through G. These are fairly loud, especially the D, but they can be played quietly as well, at least in the lower octive. They have a modeate breathyness but not a lot of chiff.
The Low D is a little more open in the breath requirement. This one is a bit quieter than the higher whistles and not quite so breathy. Renee REALLY likes the sound of this whistle. She calls it my Romantic Whistle. The finger spread is VERY accomodating. Renee can play this one without any problems and is the only low D she has been able to play.
As he puts on his Jr. Birdman, Jedi blocking glasses…
I forgot one comment:
OK, it is pretty obvious that I am not a session speed player. I DO have access to one though. That is Doc Jones. He tells me that the more he plays the whistles the more amazed he is at how fast they are. He thinks that the Mopani has some to do with it.