I've just ordered an Oz whistle (http://www.ozwhistles.com/shop/index.php), an African blackwood with sterling silver fittings.
Though I'm really convinced that it's a great whistle, I was just wondering if anyone out here has any experience with Oz Whistles.
I have had a shot on one or two of them before. The ones I tried were nice whistles. Whistle preference is very subjective but I am sure you won't be disappointed.
Oh core ... I don't know whether it has a purple streak or not All Moldy ... looking spectacular isn't the consideration (but my locally made mulga clapsticks do look great ) Getting a desert wood seems sensible as there wouldn't have to be any adjusting of the wood to aridity ... so I would think less likely to dry out and crack here (well that's the theory) ... only trouble is I can't afford it at the moment. On a wish list for when I can. Of course I've got a 30 something year old Generation that's always been out of tune ... and i can't play it fer peanuts anyhow ... so its all wishful thinking ... sigh! Enjoy Sjoerd, you lucky thing you, and I hope you get to play one The Whistle Collector.
hehehe, lol.
Well, I don't know where ya'll live, but if ever we meet, you all can have a go on her ;). I just got mail that she'll be finnished by Februari next year, so...I'll be looking forward.
I use the gidgee because it sounds nice to my ear. A very subjective thing. It can have a wide range of figures in the grain and I never really know what's in there until I cut a tube from it. Some has dark stripes from black to purple, other bits can be accented by swirls and fiddle-backs. No matter what the grain looks like, it still has the same sound. Although it is an arid climate wood, I still give it a light seal - all wood needs care if it is to last as a whistle.
I have a couple of Mulga whistles near completion - it's pretty wood, but has some challenges. Bagpipers tell me that it has a great sound .. looking forward to hearing it!
Also experimenting with Queen ebony (Solomon blackwood) no idea what to expect there.
The woods have their own "attitude" that's part of the enjoyment of whistle-making.
Oz Whistles
Oz Whistles
Hello,
I've just ordered an Oz whistle (http://www.ozwhistles.com/shop/index.php), an African blackwood with sterling silver fittings.
Though I'm really convinced that it's a great whistle, I was just wondering if anyone out here has any experience with Oz Whistles.
All the best,
Sjoerd
# Posted on September 4th 2009 by Dark Raven
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they look stark ravin' great as well.
# Posted on September 4th 2009 by Skull Duggeraigh Dubh
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I have had a shot on one or two of them before. The ones I tried were nice whistles. Whistle preference is very subjective but I am sure you won't be disappointed.
# Posted on September 4th 2009 by No Cause For Alarm
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I want one too. Desert Gidgee would be perfect ... sigh!
# Posted on September 4th 2009 by Clear Drops
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Is that the Gidgee with the purple streaks? That would look spectacular!
# Posted on September 4th 2009 by All Moldy
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They better be great for that price. They are very beautiful though, and the videos sound nice. I would love to play one.
# Posted on September 5th 2009 by pipersgrip
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Oh core ... I don't know whether it has a purple streak or not All Moldy ... looking spectacular isn't the consideration (but my locally made mulga clapsticks do look great
) Getting a desert wood seems sensible as there wouldn't have to be any adjusting of the wood to aridity ... so I would think less likely to dry out and crack here (well that's the theory) ... only trouble is I can't afford it at the moment. On a wish list for when I can. Of course I've got a 30 something year old Generation that's always been out of tune ... and i can't play it fer peanuts anyhow ... so its all wishful thinking ... sigh! Enjoy Sjoerd, you lucky thing you, and I hope you get to play one The Whistle Collector.
# Posted on September 5th 2009 by Clear Drops
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hehehe, lol.
Well, I don't know where ya'll live, but if ever we meet, you all can have a go on her ;). I just got mail that she'll be finnished by Februari next year, so...I'll be looking forward.
Cheers!
# Posted on September 5th 2009 by Dark Raven
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If I could throw in my tuppence worth, Mitch makes the best whistles on the planet. Don't know how he does it, but he does.
# Posted on September 6th 2009 by Chief Wanganui
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I was given one by a very generous flute player from the South-East of Australia earlier this year. Best whistle I've ever come across.
# Posted on September 6th 2009 by Kenny
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WOW, thanks, that's good news :D
# Posted on September 6th 2009 by Dark Raven
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BTW, Chief Wanganui, seeing you play the whistle in one of the films on his site helped me chosing that whistle. You're a fine whistle player.
Cheers!
# Posted on September 6th 2009 by Dark Raven
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I use the gidgee because it sounds nice to my ear. A very subjective thing. It can have a wide range of figures in the grain and I never really know what's in there until I cut a tube from it. Some has dark stripes from black to purple, other bits can be accented by swirls and fiddle-backs. No matter what the grain looks like, it still has the same sound. Although it is an arid climate wood, I still give it a light seal - all wood needs care if it is to last as a whistle.
I have a couple of Mulga whistles near completion - it's pretty wood, but has some challenges. Bagpipers tell me that it has a great sound .. looking forward to hearing it!
Also experimenting with Queen ebony (Solomon blackwood) no idea what to expect there.
The woods have their own "attitude" that's part of the enjoyment of whistle-making.
Mitch
# Posted on September 10th 2009 by Mozle
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I orded one it will arrived in a couple a days I can't wait...... I plaid an Oz whistle from a friend and the sound is amazing!!!!!!
# Posted on November 17th 2009 by JackyQ