The following are for sale, in good condition and the price includes shipping to destinations in the continental U.S. :
Dixon Polymer Low D whistle plus flute head and add-on embouchure plate: $70.
Chieftain Gold Low D: $95
Burke Original Wide Bore Session brass soprano D: $75
A set of whistles: Whistle Shop tweaked Clarke D, and tweaked C sopranos, plus a Clare 2pc., price for all three: $45
M&E Keyless Flute with Nickel Silver bands and split front embouchure. This flute sells for $395. new, I’m asking $250.
In addition, I have several whistles I’d rather not part with, but times are tough, so I could be persuaded to sell the following if the price is right:
Sindt A/Bb combination (one head plus interchangable bodies)
Sindt C
Copeland A
Copeland Low D
Copeland Nickel Soprano D
Thin Weasel Bird’s Eye Maple D
John Eyer Low G
If you’re seriously interested in any of these whistles, contact me via e-mail and make an offer.
Cheers,
Loren
[ This Message was edited by: Loren on 2001-12-15 10:25 ]
Also, I’ve edited my original post to reflect the fact that Sindt A and B are not two separate whistles, but rather a combination of two bodies and a single headjoint that I would only sell as a set. Sorry for any confusion.
I’ve never heard of a John Eyer low G. Where’d you pick it up? JP
Why from John Eyer JP, where else? Sorry, I just couldn’t resist…
John is a maker that Dale mentioned to me about a year ago - The undisputed raved about Mr. Eyer’s whistles , so of course I had to try one. Dale was not far wrong, the whistle is very good indeed. It’s an “Overton Style” whistle visually - although I’m not sure they are actually built the same way around the fipple because the Eyer is a bit rougher looking than an Overton where it’s tight around the fipple block.
Speaking of the fipple block: It’s made from some mostly white translucent polymer type material. The whistle has a brass tuning slide that works well. Overall the workmanship is very good, but still a step below the Overton standard to be sure.
The Eyer Low G I have plays very much like an Overton, it’s got an even reedier in tone, if you can imagine that. I played my Overton (non-tunable) G and the Eyer side by side to choose which I might sell. I kept the Overton because it had a sweeter, smoother sounding low end and significantly better workmanship. I would miss the Eyer’s tapeless brass tuning slide though…
I haven’t heard anything more about Mr. Eyer, or his whistles, so I don’t know if he’s still making them or not.
Loren
[ This Message was edited by: Loren on 2001-12-16 08:24 ]
At his request, I never listed John Eyer as a maker because he was unable to make many whistles due to other committments. Actually, I haven’t heard from him in awhile.
Actually, FedEx is delivering one of his whistles even as we speak (read?).
Dale is still correct…John doesn’t have a lot a time for his whistle making ventures and isn’t really in the business.
I have a low-F of his and absolutely love it, that’s why I’ve asked for more! Compared to my Overtons, his whistles sound much more pleasing to my ear and are easier to play. With regards to the mouthpiece, the workmanship is not as nice as the Overtons but with the thing sticking in your mouth no one will ever notice. It appears that the fipple is made out of Delrin, the typical white stuff.
In any event, I’m sure his whistles will be collector’s items to play as well as look at!
Sorry, I just couldn’t resist…