how to research your whistles

So let’s pick up the application of researching tube shaped whistles so that we can now apply lessons learned to ROUND whistles.

Round whistles differ in parts in that they have a fipple ( new term I know )
Usually no partition or disc — but not always, some actually DO !!!

But hey, now you know what we are talking about huh ??

What was the first thing to do when you get your new ( old ) whistle ?? Same thing with a round whistle ….

CLEAN it out

Take pics

Measure the length

Check out the top knop and plate

Measure the body, look at the stamp.

Here is one overlooked —– does it unscrew into two parts ???????????

AND also overlooked ————–take special notice of the shape of the window(s)

The next is a little harder — really examine the fipple — record, record, record…..
…..the shape inside the whistle, the curvature of the underneath – how much arch…. length of the fipple, side pins….

Type of metal ?? similar whistles you already have ??? Look for a manufacturer or even a supplier stamp ( remember those lists that Gilchrist and Topman built in CPWs ??

Break down your round whistles in the same manner as your tube shaped whistles.

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