List of whistle makers?

Whistle
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Is there a list of whistle makers, similar in content to the list of Irish flute makers on A Guide To The Irish Flute? I would like to pick up a few more toys, but I’m not sure where to start.

Thanks to all who reply.

With best regards,

Pfreddee(Stephen)

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Hi there
just to name a few

Overton/Goldie
Colin Goldie
MK Whistles
Brian Howard
Shaw
Generation
Michael Burke
Reviol
Paul Busman
Oz Whistles
Tony Dixon
Alba

And many more but il let someone else list the rest, hope this helps

Cheers

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  • Mack Hoover (CO, USA) maker of both whistles and mouthpieces
  • Erle Bartlett (NSW, Australia) maker of Syn & Black Diamond whistles
  • Chuck Tilbury (TX, USA) whistle maker
  • Impempe Whistles (South Africa) Ian Turnbull whistle maker
  • Burke Whistles (IL, USA) Michael Burke whistle maker
  • Jerry Freeman (CT, USA) whistle tweaker
  • John Sindt (NY, USA) whistle maker

as well as:

Reyburn, WD Sweet, Sweetheart, Parks, Susato, Pipe Makers Union, and Elf Song

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Michael Copeland
Hammy Hamilton
Phil Hardy
Pat O’Riordan
Chris Abell
Cillian O’Briain
Gene Milligan

And many more!

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Another list : http://pipersgrip.50webs.com/Makers.html .

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If we’re making a list, let’s not forget a few I’m familiar with:

Clarkes - obviously. Their whistles may not be to everyone’s taste, but they’re definitely different.

Clare Whistles - Dave Le Bas makes a nice basic two-piece amongst others

Waltons - their lightweight “Little Black Whistle” needs to be experienced

Feadog - not my favourite, but a lot of people like them

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Here are some sites I had bookmarked, but be warned that many of these lists are very much out of date.
http://www.hayzee.com/flutes.htm
http://www.dmoz.org/Arts/Music/Instruments/Winds/Tin_Whistle/Makers/
http://www.whistletutor.com/resources
http://whistle.jeffleff.com/makers.html

…and to the list that’s being accumulated, I’d add Guido Gonzato.

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Hi all … Sorry I don’t have time right now … But one of our Chiffboard members is currently in the process of compiling just such a comprehensive, updated list, which we hope to make available soon.

Unfortunately, your ChiffCo. staff are completely swamped at the moment by a wave of projects. As they say … not an excuse, just an explanation … :slight_smile:

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That’s some welcome news. I remember a couple of years ago when I was looking around for info on whistle makers, it was very frustrating when half the links on those sites were no longer working. That’s going to be a great resource for folks.

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Don’t forget Daniel Bingamon.

http://www.bingamon.com/jubilee/pagesmith/2

He makes just about every instrument you can think of.

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Yes, he is, and yes, he does. I am not sure how long it will take me, as I am busy with other things as well, but I hope to have it compiled as soon as possible.

(If you think it’s easy to track down reviews, price ranges and contact info for 30+ makers, let’s see you do it. :stuck_out_tongue: )

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and within minutes of publishing it

|: it will need to be updated :expressionless:

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I haven’t seen Hans Bracker mentioned yet. Very fine whistle maker and frequent contributor to the Chiff & Fipple.