Up for sale is my Phil Bleazey low D in African Blackwood. I never like to sell my whistles since i am a collector, but a lot of my money went into college, and being out of work isn't easy. It is a very nice sounding whistle, but it needs to go to a home that will play it more. It has a very nice rich warm woody sound. There are some things that need to be addressed, nothing serious. To have it pitched to A=440, the tuning slide has to be pulled out about half way instead of the normal 1/4 of an inch. If you pull it out 1/4, it will be in tune, but you have to blow softer. If you a hard blower like me, then I have to pull it out about half way. Also, for the C nat, OXXOOO, you have to push it a little more to get it in tune, or OXOOOO works fine for me. The body is in perfect condition, except for the marks on the tuning slide(marked for getting it in tune), which doesn't affect the playing at all. I have kept it well oiled, and it comes with a cloth travel bag. It is conical bored. These cost around 600 USD new from him when I got it, back when I was making good money. I am asking 350.00 obo. Shipping and insurance are included in the price. If any other questions, please feel free to ask.
The tone is very rich, this is unlike any other low whistle I have played. It has a nice dark low sound, then in the upper octaves it is very sweet but still woody sounding, it really sounds like a real flute. The holes are small, and the ergonamics on this is awesome. Even a kid could play this low whistle with ease. The volume is low, not shrill at all, and it isn't too quiet either. If you brought it to a session, you might not be heard, but for soloing it is great.
This whistle is truly magnificent, and I hate to let it go. I am just not a low whistle person at the moment, I would like to focus more on the flute. Thanks for looking.
Where are you located? West Yarmouth, Ma here. I am interested in your phil Bleazy Whistle. Do you have any photos? if so could you please send them to rizziomj@yahoo.com
I play a Casey Burns Folk flute. That flute is almost just as good as some professional models I have played. The only problem is no tuning slide or keys.
No, I just moved there. I used to go to sessions in Tampa though. My friend is an unbelievable fiddler down in Tampa, and she said she went to a session in Asheville, and they were extremely standoffish and rude to her. So I am a little hesitant to go at this moment. I am going to try to go soon, but just as a listener, not a player. I guess just introduce myself and get to know them a little.
do you still have the whistle and could you send me a picture...
I am very much interested...
350 usd is fine with me..
you have to ship to the Netherlands if that is ok with you.
my e-mail
k.debeer@sponghammerstein.com
Selling Bleazey low D whistle
Selling Bleazey low D whistle
Up for sale is my Phil Bleazey low D in African Blackwood. I never like to sell my whistles since i am a collector, but a lot of my money went into college, and being out of work isn't easy. It is a very nice sounding whistle, but it needs to go to a home that will play it more. It has a very nice rich warm woody sound. There are some things that need to be addressed, nothing serious. To have it pitched to A=440, the tuning slide has to be pulled out about half way instead of the normal 1/4 of an inch. If you pull it out 1/4, it will be in tune, but you have to blow softer. If you a hard blower like me, then I have to pull it out about half way. Also, for the C nat, OXXOOO, you have to push it a little more to get it in tune, or OXOOOO works fine for me. The body is in perfect condition, except for the marks on the tuning slide(marked for getting it in tune), which doesn't affect the playing at all. I have kept it well oiled, and it comes with a cloth travel bag. It is conical bored. These cost around 600 USD new from him when I got it, back when I was making good money. I am asking 350.00 obo. Shipping and insurance are included in the price. If any other questions, please feel free to ask.
The tone is very rich, this is unlike any other low whistle I have played. It has a nice dark low sound, then in the upper octaves it is very sweet but still woody sounding, it really sounds like a real flute. The holes are small, and the ergonamics on this is awesome. Even a kid could play this low whistle with ease. The volume is low, not shrill at all, and it isn't too quiet either. If you brought it to a session, you might not be heard, but for soloing it is great.
This whistle is truly magnificent, and I hate to let it go. I am just not a low whistle person at the moment, I would like to focus more on the flute. Thanks for looking.
# Posted on February 9th 2009 by pipersgrip
Re: Selling Bleazey low D whistle
Hello,
Where are you located? West Yarmouth, Ma here. I am interested in your phil Bleazy Whistle. Do you have any photos? if so could you please send them to rizziomj@yahoo.com
Thank you,
Monica
# Posted on February 10th 2009 by brunklicious
Re: Selling Bleazey low D whistle
I am in Asheville N.C. I will send you pictures. Thanks for the interest.
# Posted on February 10th 2009 by pipersgrip
Re: Selling Bleazey low D whistle
sounds like a nice instrument. what kind of flute are you playing?
# Posted on February 10th 2009 by pipewatcher
Re: Selling Bleazey low D whistle
I play a Casey Burns Folk flute. That flute is almost just as good as some professional models I have played. The only problem is no tuning slide or keys.
# Posted on February 10th 2009 by pipersgrip
Re: Selling Bleazey low D whistle
do you go to sessions in Asheville, NC?
# Posted on February 10th 2009 by pipewatcher
Re: Selling Bleazey low D whistle
No, I just moved there. I used to go to sessions in Tampa though. My friend is an unbelievable fiddler down in Tampa, and she said she went to a session in Asheville, and they were extremely standoffish and rude to her. So I am a little hesitant to go at this moment. I am going to try to go soon, but just as a listener, not a player. I guess just introduce myself and get to know them a little.
# Posted on February 10th 2009 by pipersgrip
Re: Selling Bleazey low D whistle
good luck. and good luck selling the whistle.shouldn't be too hard- i just went to his website. nice looking stuff.
# Posted on February 10th 2009 by pipewatcher
Re: Selling Bleazey low D whistle
Thanks!! and yeah, Casey has some nice work. He is also a very nice guy.
# Posted on February 10th 2009 by pipersgrip
Re: Selling Bleazey low D whistle
try giving this guy a shout - also a great maker and a great guy
http://www.abellflute.com/whistle.html
# Posted on February 10th 2009 by pipewatcher
Re: Selling Bleazey low D whistle
Thanks Pipewatcher, I have actually visited him a couple times. I was actually thinking about visiting him this week.
# Posted on February 11th 2009 by pipersgrip
Re: Selling Bleazey low D whistle
hi,
do you still have the whistle and could you send me a picture...
I am very much interested...
350 usd is fine with me..
you have to ship to the Netherlands if that is ok with you.
my e-mail
k.debeer@sponghammerstein.com
looking forward to hear from you.
koen
# Posted on February 27th 2010 by k.debeer
Re: Selling Bleazey low D whistle
by the way, I can pay thru Paypal if that works for you....
koen
# Posted on February 27th 2010 by k.debeer