I’ve been doing a lot of contemplating lately about my whistle set. There is a lot of talk about Sindt’s lately. The reason I like them so much is that they are so much like the generations that I started out with. Heavier tube in particular. There really is not that much difference in the tube. I really like the heavy brass mouthpiece. Helps with not knocking the whistle from my lips when tapping and “hammering” on the tone holes. But to me, they are basically a good generation. IMHO. Probably similar reasons why the likes of Mary Bergin and Paddy Malonely, etc. like them. I’ve owned other D’s, sold my Copeland as soon as I got my Sindt D. I’ve always been attracted to the “traditional” design of a Sindt whistle. That being said I thinking about going back to the Generations. That being, I’m thinking of an interesting trade deal with one of you collectors. Here’s my idea.
I have a Sindt D with Eb tube, a Sindt C, and a Sindt A with a Bb tube and a Copeland brass Low D for trade. All are early models. I am looking for really good, vintage brass generations, tweaked if necessary, in D, Eb, C, Bb, a good tuneable A, and a MK pro low D, black matte preferably. Plus agreed upon price difference.
I know that there probably not many that could or would want to make this trade, I’m just putting it out there.
My reasoning here is that I don’t see the past professional life that I had happening in the future. Most of my high end whistles were bought for intonation for recording specifically. Although, I admit to buying the Copeland on the buzz. At the time, I had a Susato Low D that served this purpose. I’ve never felt much difference between the Sindt’s and good Generations. Also, I’ve always been turned off by the Copelands severe taper. Now that I’m playing flute, I’m more comfortable supporting the bottom half with my pinky. This is not possible, at least for me, on the Copeland. It is thought to be “flute” sounding, and I think that it does. I’ve always liked the “cosmic drainpipe” sound of a good aluminum low D. I’ve recently, tried an MK low D and I really enjoyed.
I apologize about the long post. I realize that this is not for everyone, just putting it out there. I AM NOT interested in parting things out. Although, I could do the low D on the side I suppose. I just don’t want to be dealing with multiple trades.