Saturday when the mail came there was an Eb Sindt that I forgot that I’d ordered in April. Imagine that! What a sweeeeeet whistle this is. I couldn’t imagine a whistle that plays any better than this Sindt. It’s crisp, clean and fast. I find myself having to slow down the tempo just so I’m not rushing the tune. It also really pops when you play agressively, kinda burbles (that’s not a word), but I like the sound. I’ve been getting attached to a Tweaked Jerry Freeman Red Top but I’m feeling like I’ve got two top whistles now with the Sindt taking the lead for ease of play. The holes are finished crisply so they’re easier to feel. Anyways, I can hardly wait till August or September when I get my Sindt C and D. I’ll keep you posted.
Jon
Also, I know I just sold some Sindts. I needed the money for work, some new software. Funny thing is my work has picked up and now I want my whistles back. So I ordered some. To me the Sindts are that good. Well I just thought I’d share. I’ll keep ya posted.
Jon
I’m sorry, Jon, but I don’t think you can seriously say you have WhOA when you forget a whistle you’ve ordered. Inconceivable!
Susan
Yeah, isn’t there some sort of law or rule against that sort of behaviour?
Dale?
I know I must repent and I’ll confess and forsake this terrible wrong. I’m deeply sorry and will never forget an ordered whistle again. I feel so bad. I promise I’ll have WhOA from now on. ![]()
Jon
Susan, its the beginning of stage II of the syndrom. Forgetting an order allows for easy denial of culpability when confronted by SO upon reciept of said whistles. " But Honey, I totally forgot I ordered them, there was a waiting list and and it just slipped my mind".
Warning, every now and then your significant other may ask the follow-up question “Oh, how long was the list”. So try to make sure to only use this … dodge … er … excuse … er … justification with whistle that have waits over 4 months. My dearly beloved just didn’t understand when I said 5 days. I mean it seemed like a long time to me, perfect justification for forgetting spending my next septembers lunch money. She made me admit that it was next september’s lunch money, not the one comming up because I’d already spent that on a Burke Composite Session Bore Regular D to go with my Burke Composit Narrow Bore Regular D. I even played her the difference; but, all I got was the “thats-nice-honey” monotone.
Amnesia of whistle orders is a common symptom of WhOA syndrom when it starts to move into stage two. Another major symptom of Stage II is re-ordering whistles you just sold recently.
I just found out that stage III is when you re-order the whistle before you sell it. Although, I’m the exception, I’m still in stage II although I have ordered 3 dixons so far, knowing I was going to sell one or two, or three or four. Four?, hmm… maybe I should order another … er … maybe I did order another and have just forgotten. Hmmmm… If ordered that stage III but if I forgot about the stage III order, I’m still in stage II so …
No matter what stage your in, remember to …
Lee,
In some areas what you describe as Stage III WHOA is known as Whistleheimers Syndrome. It has four major risk factors/symptoms: 1) possessing an income adequate to not notice the absence of a sum of money equal to the cost of a high-end whistle. 2) Age of 50 years or over, however it has been observed in individuals as young as 25. 3) The delusion of being able to tell the difference between a Burke Composite Session Bore Regular D and a Burke Composite Narrow Bore Regular D. 4) Selective memory loss, usually related to ordering high-end whistles. Spouses and friends should be alert to these symptoms since the patient will not perceive his behavior as abnormal. If the syndrome is allowed to progress to it’s natural end the patient will often be observed sitting in a corner drooling into an expensive whistle and muttering about Clark low D whistles.
Not a pretty picture!
Mike
I like the sound too.
You know, there are some non-words that really should be words. I think you’ve found one, Jon. It can be used to describe similar sounds on the pipes as well. Since it’s a description of a sound, it has international appeal. You could use it in French, German, or any other language and convey the same meaning just as well. Hey, we’re advancing the language on Chiff & Fipple! ![]()
This has to be the fastest turnaround I’ve ever noticed. I was even thinking of writing to ask if you’d consider splitting the set and selling the Eb on it’s own. Now you have another one.
I actually think burble is a word. So if anybody wants to sell a Sindt Eb, drop me a line and help me to burble too. ![]()
This must be a corollary of that old axiom “Let something go; and, if it comes back to you, it is truly yours.” (Everyone please refrain from correcting the axiom; you get the point. Fifty-five year old brains do not need to retain that level of specific useless information. A word from our sponsors; thank you.) ![]()
Use it well. Just having gotten my first really fine (WW does not count here) Eflat (Copeland), I was surprised at how lovely a key it is, not too high or shrill at all.
Best,
PhilO