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by kkrell
Wed Jan 17, 2024 6:48 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Frequency in a square tube
Replies: 13
Views: 2129

Re: Frequency in a square tube

Shouldn't the pitch be determined by the length of the tube, regardless?
by kkrell
Sat Jan 13, 2024 10:51 am
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Short review of the Galeon Firth Pond & Co. delrin flute
Replies: 24
Views: 10162

Re: Short review of the Galeon Firth Pond & Co. delrin flute

This is the look and feel that I prefer also.
Geoffrey Ellis wrote: Sat Jan 13, 2024 10:29 am I like a matte finish with Delrin, myself. In the past when I've used it, I've also rubbed it with fine steel wool, going "with the grain" to give it more of a wooden appearance as well as making it less slippery.
by kkrell
Thu Jan 11, 2024 8:07 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: FS: Mary Bergin Irish Tin Whistle Tutorial Vol.1 used like new
Replies: 4
Views: 12980

Re: FS: Mary Bergin Irish Tin Whistle Tutorial Vol.1 used like new

jaycoldwell wrote: Thu Jan 11, 2024 1:08 pm I am interested in this if it is still available.
Since you're not yet cleared for PMs on the forum, I have sent you an email with details.
by kkrell
Sun Jan 07, 2024 8:30 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Wood Whistle Makers
Replies: 26
Views: 2987

Re: Wood Whistle Makers

Abell - don't like the short beak.
by kkrell
Thu Dec 14, 2023 3:09 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: FS: 300 Tunes & Second Wind tunebooks from Mike Rafferty
Replies: 2
Views: 12209

Re: FS: 300 Tunes & Second Wind tunebooks from Mike Rafferty

Still available. Had a nibble but they did not follow through with payment.
by kkrell
Sun Dec 10, 2023 3:28 am
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Somers flute blows flat
Replies: 22
Views: 11207

Re: Somers flute blows flat

Yes, the 'P' is for Pratten. All looks reasonable, and the slide seems to close fully. Embouchure looks different from mine, but I haven't seen his Pratten model, only other Rudalls. Is the flute fairly consistently flat throughout the 1st octave, and even the 2nd octave? Or is the 2nd octave sharp ...
by kkrell
Sat Dec 09, 2023 11:00 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: Somers flute blows flat
Replies: 22
Views: 11207

Re: Somers flute blows flat

Nathaniel, How is the flute marked? Is it a Pratten model? Mine is his Rudall version & is stamped: G. SOMERS RANCHO Q S.C. RM The slide section in the head is copper-colored, and juts out of the head 44mm. The one from the Barrel is the same interior, but silvered outside. and protrudes 21mm. E...
by kkrell
Thu Dec 07, 2023 7:33 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Poststructural Pub
Topic: Can't read it wrong
Replies: 477
Views: 367752

Re: Can't read it wrong

Nothing been posted here for awhile, so, extracted from an article on Gizmodo: https://gizmodo.com/plantation-owner-charge-murder-jurassic-park-cg-founder-1851080884 "Langlois and Marchand were found dead on Dec. 1 inside a burned-out car, according to local outlet Dominica News Online." &...
by kkrell
Wed Dec 06, 2023 7:39 pm
Forum: Flute Forum
Topic: FS: Seamus Egan MadForTrad CD-ROM Tutorial
Replies: 5
Views: 10833

Re: FS: Seamus Egan MadForTrad CD-ROM Tutorial

Also, Geni, your email address with C&F is not valid, bounced by Yahoo.