Greetings,
As a beginner, I’ve enjoyed a somewhat impractical shopping spree aimed at trying everything that looked interesting until I found the sound I wanted. With the purchase of a Sweetheart Low D, I am sure I want to take the slower path of learning low whistles first. As a bonus, I’ve learned that I definitely don’t want to be a whistle collector. Unplayed whistles cause guilt.
Today, I’m writing up the text with photos to follow in the next couple of days. If you send me a firm “I’ll buy that” PM before I post photos, it is with the assumption that you must see the photos and be satisfied before confirming the purchase.
I sell rare books on eBay under the name “Wanderingbooks” with 100% feedback. I know how to package items carefully. Paypal or postal money order in US funds.
Thanks,
Joe
#1 The “I’m a Whistler Now” Turbo Starter Package
The perfect gift? A chance to try out different types of basic whistles. All whistles lightly used.
A. Clarke D Natural (unpainted finish): For the legendary conical, tinplate, breathy sound.
B. Walton’s Mellow D: A wider bore brass tube well suited for slower tunes.
C. Feadog Pro D: A thick-walled, nickel plated tube for a brighter sound.
D. Walton’s Little Black Whistle (Guiness Edition) D: A narrow bore aluminum tube with a different sound.
E. Bill Ochs Clarke Tin Whistle Tutor book.
F. Companion cassette for Bill Ochs book with whistle tunes in D.
G. Carey Parks 12-whistle wooden whistle stand.
H. Quartz metronome.
Package price: $45. Free shipping in USA. $5 Shipping to Canada and UK. Other locations at cost.
<<>>#2 The “Dixon Three Favorite Keys” Ultimate Starter Package
A. Dixon Trad D in brass, tunable. Ranked high in favorite beginner whistles. Lightly used.
B. Dixon Trad Eb in brass, tunable. A half step higher than the D for a merrier sound. Used.
C. Dixon Polymer (plastic) Bb tunable. A favorite lower key for mellow home playing. Used.
D. Waltons tin whistle tutor.
E. Soodlums tin whistle tune cassette.
Package price: $45. Free shipping in USA. $5 Shipping to Canada and UK. Other locations at cost.
<<>>#3 Freeman Mellow Dog D
A combination of a Feadog head and a Mellow D brass tube. A great mellow sound. Used.
Price: $20. Free shipping in USA. $5 Shipping to Canada and UK. Other locations at cost.
<<>>#4 Syn Black Diamond D
Great louder sound for session play. A pro quality whistle. Used.
Price: $30. Free shipping in USA. $5 Shipping to Canada and UK. Other locations at cost.
<<>>#5 O’Brien 3-piece Rover wooden whistle in Curly Birch in D
Gorgeous whistle with great sound comes with cloth pouch. Very lightly used.
Price: $80. Free shipping in USA. $5 Shipping to Canada and UK. Other locations at cost.
<<>>#6 Dixon Aluminum (alloy) Low D
Probably the best metal whistle for people with smaller hands. Known for its easy reach and easy playing. Lightly used.
Price: $80. Free shipping in USA. $5 Shipping to Canada and UK. Other locations at cost.
<<>>#7 Schultz Water Weasel in D
The much coveted pvc whistle from the late master of hand-made whistles. Tunable. Lightly used. No plumbing codes. Logo sticker present. Has two light golden patches of discoloration on the bottom of the head. Not particularly noticeable against the off-white pvc color. This whistle was in storage for 10 years and never used. The color is possibly a reaction to the glue or something it was in contact with while in storage. Lightly used.
Price: $90. Free shipping in USA. $5 Shipping to Canada and UK. Other locations at cost.
<<>>#8 Schultz Thin Weasel in Blackwood in D
Stainless steel fittings and custom wooden box included. Surely one of the most prized whistles out there. Used.
Price: $380. Free shipping in USA. $5 Shipping to Canada and UK. Other locations at cost.