I wouldn't sell my Copeland whistle for 3x your offering price. I love it. Nobody seems to like the purity of it's tone,...except me. Damn! When I can find a sound engineer than can deal with it, my Hi-D Copeland whistle could only be beat by a professional musician, probably playing a "Generation". WB
Interesting that you are a Burke convert as I am just waiting on a delievry of one in the next couple of weeks.
Mind you I also agree that the Copeland is outstanding. I get to play a couple of tunes ona a friend's Copeland every now and then and it is just delicious. However I do balk somewhat at the price. But hey - I'm ni the process of giving up the dreaded fags and should be able to afford one with the savings from a fortnight of non smoking!
I wouldn't be interested in another Copeland unless I could play it first, to see if it was better than the one I have. I bought mine from Timmy Britton, who was helping Michael back in 1987, So I have an early one (#43), and Tim seemed to think that this particular whistle would suit me if I wouldn't be afraid to put it through it's paces. In fact he advised me that I really should NOT play it softly, that the sweet tone would only be evident from a smooth and powerful air flow, of course held to pitch. WB
Re: Copeland whistles and flutes...Michael is my dear friend and instructor/trainer. He is on sabbatical now, having just married and moved to a new home. He is settling into his new life arrangement. He is setting up his workshop presently, taking his time since he is not sure how future whistlemaking will be. I believe Copeland Woodwinds really wore him out since it became a business instead of an art. I believe that when he gets back to making instruments it will be for the sake of craftsmanship.
Hi Smitty, thanks for posting that note. I bought one of mikes early low d and soprano d whistles back in 1991 or so. They both have been great instruments. I dearly hope Mike does get back into to it - I ordered a 3 piece low d a year ago, but of course it never came.
As far as Burke vs Copeland whistles go, they are both fine instruments in my mind, but have a very different sound to them. I have a low Eb Burke. I find the Copeland has more of a flutey sound to it and the Burke sounds the way I would expect a low whistle to sound. But excellent jobs by two fine whistle makers
Good News! Michael Copeland is back to making flutes and whistles again! After 35 years of making instruments he is turning out some of the finest whistles ever. I have just acquired one of his latest nickel high D whistles and it is just exquisite, with a beautiful tweedle in the high octave and is solid in volume throughout both octaves and full of a lovely tone.
He is making them a few at a time, giving them lots of care and attention, with the purpose of achieving perfection. He is posting them on ebay for sale, as they are completed.
In my experience, these new whistles have been the finest I've played!
Copeland whistle for sale or trade
Copeland whistle for sale or trade
I've got a hi-D nickel Copeland whistle that I don't play nearly enough to warrant keeping it (I'm a Burke convert)...
The 'manufacturers suggested price' for this instrument new is $312 (US Dollars).... I am looking for best offer or a trade...
I would be particularly interested in a good F, C, G, or A whistle (or, if they are cheaper brands, some combination thereof)...
I am in the Toronto region until May. If anyone is interested, please feel free to email me through the site.
# Posted on February 1st 2005 by bestcraic
Re: Copeland whistle for sale or trade
I wouldn't sell my Copeland whistle for 3x your offering price. I love it. Nobody seems to like the purity of it's tone,...except me. Damn! When I can find a sound engineer than can deal with it, my Hi-D Copeland whistle could only be beat by a professional musician, probably playing a "Generation". WB
# Posted on February 1st 2005 by wvwhistler
Re: Copeland whistle for sale or trade
Want another then?? (heh heh!)
...
# Posted on February 1st 2005 by bestcraic
Re: Copeland whistle for sale or trade
What is this craic thing everyone keeps talking about?
# Posted on February 1st 2005 by Folkie Junkie
Re: Copeland whistle for sale or trade
Although that question probably sounds very stupid.
# Posted on February 1st 2005 by Folkie Junkie
Re: Copeland whistle for sale or trade
Interesting that you are a Burke convert as I am just waiting on a delievry of one in the next couple of weeks.
Mind you I also agree that the Copeland is outstanding. I get to play a couple of tunes ona a friend's Copeland every now and then and it is just delicious. However I do balk somewhat at the price. But hey - I'm ni the process of giving up the dreaded fags and should be able to afford one with the savings from a fortnight of non smoking!
# Posted on February 2nd 2005 by breandan
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BCr
I wouldn't be interested in another Copeland unless I could play it first, to see if it was better than the one I have. I bought mine from Timmy Britton, who was helping Michael back in 1987, So I have an early one (#43), and Tim seemed to think that this particular whistle would suit me if I wouldn't be afraid to put it through it's paces. In fact he advised me that I really should NOT play it softly, that the sweet tone would only be evident from a smooth and powerful air flow, of course held to pitch. WB
# Posted on February 2nd 2005 by wvwhistler
Re: Copeland whistle for sale or trade
SOLD
# Posted on February 3rd 2005 by bestcraic
Re: Copeland whistle for sale or trade
Re: Copeland whistles and flutes...Michael is my dear friend and instructor/trainer. He is on sabbatical now, having just married and moved to a new home. He is settling into his new life arrangement. He is setting up his workshop presently, taking his time since he is not sure how future whistlemaking will be. I believe Copeland Woodwinds really wore him out since it became a business instead of an art. I believe that when he gets back to making instruments it will be for the sake of craftsmanship.
Well see which way it "turns".
I'm posting this with his blessing.
# Posted on July 4th 2008 by c.smitty
Re: Copeland whistle for sale or trade
Hi Smitty, thanks for posting that note. I bought one of mikes early low d and soprano d whistles back in 1991 or so. They both have been great instruments. I dearly hope Mike does get back into to it - I ordered a 3 piece low d a year ago, but of course it never came.
As far as Burke vs Copeland whistles go, they are both fine instruments in my mind, but have a very different sound to them. I have a low Eb Burke. I find the Copeland has more of a flutey sound to it and the Burke sounds the way I would expect a low whistle to sound. But excellent jobs by two fine whistle makers
# Posted on July 28th 2008 by pocopiper
Re: Copeland whistle for sale or trade
Good News! Michael Copeland is back to making flutes and whistles again! After 35 years of making instruments he is turning out some of the finest whistles ever. I have just acquired one of his latest nickel high D whistles and it is just exquisite, with a beautiful tweedle in the high octave and is solid in volume throughout both octaves and full of a lovely tone.
He is making them a few at a time, giving them lots of care and attention, with the purpose of achieving perfection. He is posting them on ebay for sale, as they are completed.
In my experience, these new whistles have been the finest I've played!
# Posted on December 20th 2009 by c.smitty
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Does anyone here know how to get in touch with Mr. Copeland ?
# Posted on March 7th 2010 by zpipertom