Now that my absolutely gorgeous singing Abells have reignited my playing drive, I went through all my whistles today, playing and taking stock. I noted the whistles, especially C/D pairs that I would not ever sell - Abell delrins, Copeland nickel D, C, brass G, all O’ Riordan Travelers, Burke brass tip D, WW Bflat/A, and Parkhurst D/C. My wife came in just when I was examining the Parkys and, in not her usual manner, exclaimed, “wow, those are beautiful.” And they sound good too; so, in keeping with the thread regarding the O’Riordan “buzz,” I’ve decided to start a Parkhurst “buzz” and when it gets hot enough, I’ll sell them for $1,000. (Not really, Parky, I’ll hold out for at least $5,000).
Well, I’m not making whistles at this point, so you could say I have a waiting list that I won’t complete in my lifetime. Also, I do have some gray in my beard, so it’s possible I may pass away sometime in the next 50 years. I’d say that anyone who gets those whistles away from you for $1000 is getting a real deal, Phil.
Dave
Seriously, Parky, you should know that you dealers make these special instruments that make us feel good every time we look at them and play them. My C/D set is the most stunning and distinctive whistle set I own.
There are people who enjoy the comaraderie, the music, the craft, the feeling of it all and those who emphasize “smart” business dealings; as has been said by others, there’s room for both. I’m just happy to appreciate the former more than the latter and would be more likely to share a beer, break bread, and converse with those that appreciate more the crafts and the intangibles that surround them. I’m not a spokesperson for Dale, but I sense that that is part of his meaning in the O’Riordan thread.
