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
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 windybaer
Re: Copeland whistle for sale or trade
Want another then?? (heh heh!)
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# 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
Re: Copeland whistle for sale or trade
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 windybaer
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