I have a Parkhurst Copper whistle in the key of D that I don’t play much.
These whistles have received a lot of praise here on C&F and Dave is an excellent maker.
Personally I think all copper whistles I have tried are too heavy.
This whistle has a very nice tone but is a bit quiet for my taste,
also has a tendency to clog more easily compared to other whistles I play.
These use to sell for 80$ (I paid ~60$) but are no longer being made.
Will trade for Susato’s in B, Bb (wide bore), alto G, F or a good whistle I haven’t played yet.
A McNally strumstick, nice Bodhran beaters, CD’s or tune books can also be an option.
Just wondering Marcus whether yours has any of the really nice work that Parky does on these, like musical notes, initials, and other designs? I already have a D/C set that I wouldn’t part with. Never found the copper too heavy; I’d actually call it “substantial.” Anyway good luck with the sale; nice whistles and really unique.
Hi!
Thanks all for some very nice offers, a few very creative ones
Seem to be a great interest for Dave’s whistles, maybe more so now when they are out of production.
But I’m user, not a collector, and this whistle has received very little attention.
Philo, I agree with you. These whistles are quite unique, handmade in every bit.
I got the “thistle” design under the windway, some stripes at the bottom but no initials.
