JerryFreeman discussion of block material in mouthpiece

[Wellsy1]

Recently I discovered Jerry Freeman’s whistles.

Somewhere, maybe on here, he was interviewed, discussing how the material used for the block in the mouthpiece really affects the instrument’s sound.

Can anyone direct me to that discussion, because I’m looking at an instrument and suspect the block may need adjusting. The whistle’s sound is a bit inconsistent.

Thanks

[kkrell]

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