I’m going to sell my Colin Goldie made Overton mezzo-soprano (giant bore) C. It’s a model Colin doesn’t make many of - most of the Overton C’s are standard bore (soprano) models. Along with having the giant bore, this whistle has been further customized (by Colin) with black anodization. The anodization is protected by teflon coating, which leaves the whistle a black so glossy it almost looks wet. It has a monstrously powerful sound, rife with those unique Overton, uh, overtones. It will be sent in the original padded nylon case, with the certificate of authenticity.
The whistle is in as new condition. I’ve had it less than a year, and it’s only been out of the case when I was actually playing it. There isn’t so much as a scratch or a dull spot on it.
This whistle is a bit of a challenge to play - it gives a significant amount of back pressure - more than any other whistle I’ve ever played, and it takes quite a bit of breath. That being said, anyone who is up to the challenge will be a better player once they’ve mastered this instrument. Seriously, this is the finest whistle I’ve ever played.
So why am I selling it? There is a fife maker who is going out of business, and I need to move up the date of purchase of a fife I’ve wanted for a long time. This whistle, as precious as it is, can be replaced at a later date. I need the money so that I don’t miss the last opportunity I have to buy the fife.
The price of the whistle is $210, including the case and insured shipping within the U.S. Outside the U.S., you pay the shipping, insurance and whatever other costs are associated with sending it and I’ll knock $10 off the price.
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