I second that comment. I make a lot of different whistles and I sometimes wish that I had one of every type and key. I have a few whistles at the shop that are dented or damageed in some way that prevents them from selling - I call them “shop whistles”. They sound great but their looks have a lot to be desired.
oh man, i can just tell I’m gonna own about 100 whistles within about a year. I’ve been playing for years but just never knew about all the different makers until recently. But if I follow the same path that led me to my 3 amps, 11 guitars, 2 basses, a banjo, a mandolin, an autoharp and flute then I’m don’t see myself stopping with whistles anytime soon. I’ve bought 5 in the past three months…
It’s a hard decision, selling a musical instrument…there are several I’d never, ever part with. Often it’s a combination of how often I use it and sentimental value. I’ve sold a couple of top-notch whistles only because I wasn’t playing enough to do them justice. Then again, I have a high G which was a gift, and even though I don’t play it much, it is not leaving my house. I admit that I’m only an average whistler and some whistles belong in better hands than mine. However, if someone has a Cotter flute that they need to get rid of, or a fully keyed Copley, I will help lessen your grief… heh heh heh