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- Wed Nov 22, 2023 4:36 am
- Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
- Topic: Cleaning Whistles
- Replies: 9
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Re: Cleaning Whistles
Does anyone have good suggestions for removing the body oils that collect on the fingerings holes to keep them from tarnishing? I have copper bodied cobre optima and a silver plated lir c that I got used on the exchange that are definitely getting a patina around the fingering holes I quite like th...
- Mon Nov 20, 2023 6:38 am
- Forum: Flute Forum
- Topic: Ebay flute. Pitch, gentle mods and a broken block
- Replies: 13
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Re: Ebay flute. Pitch, gentle mods and a broken block
Hi gilmo789, It sounds like you've got an interesting flute there! For the pitch issue, you might want to try experimenting with different headjoint positions to find the sweet spot. If the head is wobbly, you could consider some gentle modifications like adding a thin lining to improve the fit. As ...
- Mon Nov 20, 2023 6:36 am
- Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
- Topic: Cleaning Whistles
- Replies: 9
- Views: 10182
Re: Cleaning Whistles
Hi Wayne,
Thanks for the tip! I'll give the whistle brush and square patches combo a try for keeping my whistle bore clean.
Thanks for the tip! I'll give the whistle brush and square patches combo a try for keeping my whistle bore clean.