I’m thinking about buying a Bb nickel Generation, tweaked by Mr. Freeman. How durable, do you think, is his use of poster putty in the cavity under the windway? If it were washed or banged, would it turn to sludge or crack?
Also, if I don’t get the tweaked Bb Generation, I’d like to get a nice “mid-range” whistle: A or G. Until recently I played Irish flute exclusively, but a neck injury will prevent me from twisting my head for a few more months.
Whistle-wise, I have a Mack Hoover whitecap on a high D Generation body. It sounds great, but it’s too high for my wife’s sensitive ears. She has given me permission to get a “lower sounding” whistle. I’m hoping you all can suggest one for me.
Here’s what I’m looking for: strong lower octave, clear flute sound (no chiff necessary), soft (loudness not necessary). Under $60 if possible. Thanks!
I have a “Jerry Tweaked” whistle (Mellow Dog in D) and it has survived for a couple of years with no special treatment at all. I highly reccommend them. The Bb will be a good choice if your wife is too sensitive to take the D. A good Gen Bb is a friend for life. I think that a Jerry tweaked would be a very good bet.
I does look like he uses something more durable than the usual blue poster putty. But even the blue stuff seems to hold up well to hours of bouncing around in my pack.
I wouldn’t worry about it at all. When I was considering a Mellow Dog, I asked about cleaning it. Jerry said it would be fine to clean it with soap and water, but not to use alcohol.
I’ve used the same materials for several years and several thousand whistles. It’s extremely rare (maybe a handfew of whistles out of several thousand) that anyone reports something going amiss. In any case, I guarantee 100% satisfaction with my whistles, no matter where you got the whistle or how long ago. If you have any trouble, I’ll repair or replace the whistle or refund your money, whichever will make you happy. That’s what makes me happy.
I own a Jerry Freeman tweaked brass Generation in Bb. It’s holding up perfectly, and it’s an awesome whistle. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, Jerry’s tweaks really made this whistle perfect for me.
