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is the Sweetheart's fipple made from Delrin or Dymondwood?

Could you please help me with the following query: which whistle takes more air to play - the tweeked traditional Clarke from the Whistle Shop, or the Clarke Sweetone? I'm thinking about buying a traditional Clarke but couldnt play it if it needs more air than the Sweetone! The Sweetone is one of my...

I was just wondering if anyone would be interested in buying 10 brand new unused & unplayed Jerry Freeman tweaked Generation D (brass) whistles. Might be suitable for somone who's teaching a tin whistle class. Price $300 plus postage. Any queries or if you would like to buy just a couple of whis...

Which type of Burke narrow-bore whistle is less likely to clog - brass or aluminium?
Thanks!

prices lowered.....

I have a whistle for sale (perfect as new condition)...... would anyone be interested?

Hoover whitecap D Brass - $35


Please contact me if you're interested.

Thanks,
Dublingirl
Ireland

I've no idea what it is in Irish - possibly what you suggested, isn't Gough an English surname?

dunn - ah - kah Goff

Thanks Paul for the info.! Living in Dublin, Ireland I have no idea of the geography of the USA. I'll give both addresses to my friend so perhaps he might look you or Ralph Sweet up when he's over in the US.

Do any whistle makers live in Springfield, Massachussetts? Someone I know is going over there next week & I told him a whistle maker lives there. Unfortunately I've forgetten the name! Can anybody help please?

Thanks,
Dublingirl

A lot of Irish people emigrated to Newfoundland years ago. The name for Newfoundland in Irish is: Talamh an Éisc (the land of the fish!)
There is a lovely tune called "Bruacha Thalamh an Éisc" - the Banks of Newfoundland.

Dublingirl

Hi I just saw your message - I am Irish, so here goes......

"We're not Irish" - ní Éireannaigh muid.
you could pronounce it like - nee ay-runn-ig mwid

Hope this helps,
Dublingirl

I'll swop my 6 new whistles for a NEW Tweaked Generation D or a new Alba Q1 ! Anyone interested? Susato Soprano D VSB, one-piece, ivory colour Susato Soprano D Standard bore, one piece, black Susato Soprano Eb Standard bore, Tunable, black Generation D nickel whistle Generation Eb brass whistle Walt...

Christmas Special!!
I can sell them all together for a good price, if anyone is interested!

Dublingirl

whistles still available..........
I'm in Ireland!