Last Wednesday I sat in on a very good session (Louth’s Woolpack hosts a good session, though sometimes a bit rapid to be truly musical) and, because of the snow etc, I didn’t take my favourite whistle, in case I fell over and broke it. I took an Overton D, which spent the evening getting blocked with condensation, was hoarse and shrill, and is still not worth the £80 odd I paid for it a couple of years ago. Does anyone have an alternative use I could put this overpriced metal tube to? If properly sterilised you could maybe do a tracheotomy with it.
I suppose Carolan had the same problem with the harp his deaf brother made for him out of an old zinc bath.
Apologies. I bought the wretched fake in good faith, at what I took to be a suitable price, and I accept that it is bogus, duff, and Not an Overton.
Sorry.
I was impressed by the speed and moderate tone of the response and would like to buy a real one, please. I would gladly send you my rubbish impersonation to put in a black museum, and will join in any publicity or action you may choose to take in shutting down the unspeakable rogues who are trading on the good name of Overton.
I do practice in a UK law firm and feel very much obligated to you for the rapid and helpful response
I do hope that you get a real Overton, Patrick. My Overton High D is a wonderful whistle and a pleasure to play (as are my other Overtons). I cannot say enough good things about it.
I took a hack saw to my fake Overton, and used bits of it to fabricate other items of interest. I wish I could tell you what they are, but then I’d have to kill you. Two words, aluminum tubing…
