MK Whistles http://www.mkwhistles.com World class Low Whistles made by Misha Somerville Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:55:24 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 The Slow Game http://www.mkwhistles.com/the-slow-game/ http://www.mkwhistles.com/the-slow-game/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:55:24 +0000 Misha http://www.mkwhistles.com/?p=2156 Sometimes it can seem like the most frustrating thing: 12 years after starting out and only the D and the F have made it into the hands of musicians.  As a musician it often seemed that an idea cooked up that day, or even on the spot, could make it out into the world and be enjoyed by others right there and then.  As an instrument maker it all changed.   Things took years, decades, or even lifetimes to come to fruition, and the more you tweaked, tinkered and listened the longer it took.  I’d like to think that it pays off though.  Well made musical instruments are not only capable of incredible feats with the right partnership, but they can also go and go for many years.

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mk whistle polishing photo

 

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Misha,

 

   I wanted to spend some time with this whistle before I wrote to you. I have had it for nearly a week, I think. This is the finest low D whistle I have ever played – it is everything I tried to describe to you, and I cannot thank you enough for it. I really don’t know what else to say…

 

Regards, Erik

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I received my MK F whistle last week.  I guess the best indication of how I like it is that I just ordered an MK Low D whistle!!  I love the whistle – the beautiful fit and finish, and especially the sound.  I can’t put it down!!  Thanks for a beautiful musical instrument!
Can’t wait to receive the D!!
Ron Scott,
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
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]]> http://www.mkwhistles.com/fruit-on-the-g-tree/feed/ 2 Seconds http://www.mkwhistles.com/seconds/ http://www.mkwhistles.com/seconds/#comments Fri, 14 Oct 2011 17:24:13 +0000 Misha http://www.mkwhistles.com/?p=2127 We don’t often get seconds but just occasionally there is one on offer.  Bare in mind seconds play as well as firsts!  News of seconds will be posted only on our twitter feed - if you’re following you might already know what’s available…

]]> http://www.mkwhistles.com/seconds/feed/ 0 First Red Fs http://www.mkwhistles.com/first-red-fs/ http://www.mkwhistles.com/first-red-fs/#comments Tue, 11 Oct 2011 21:23:28 +0000 Misha http://www.mkwhistles.com/blog/?p=2106 I’ve just put the finishing touches to the first batch of Red Pro Fs.   Most have disappeared to various corners of the world already but do get in touch if you’d like one.

]]> http://www.mkwhistles.com/first-red-fs/feed/ 0 Zac Leger’s Video Reviews http://www.mkwhistles.com/zac-legers-video-reviews/ http://www.mkwhistles.com/zac-legers-video-reviews/#comments Sun, 02 Oct 2011 15:02:53 +0000 Misha http://www.mkwhistles.com/blog/?p=2114 Check out Zac Leger’s review of the Pro & Kelpie Ds.  I’ve been in touch backwards and forwards with Zac collecting his thoughts  on new models – it’s always good to get second opipions from folk as talented as Zac.  That exact Kelpie is currently up for grabs if your in the States – do get in touch if you’d like it.  Check out http://www.youtube.com/legertymusic  for more videos from Zac.

]]> http://www.mkwhistles.com/zac-legers-video-reviews/feed/ 0 Mk Pro Fs in Stock for the First Time http://www.mkwhistles.com/mk-pro-fs-in-stock-for-the-first-time/ http://www.mkwhistles.com/mk-pro-fs-in-stock-for-the-first-time/#comments Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:00:13 +0000 Misha http://www.mkwhistles.com/blog/?p=2107 At one time the waiting list was 3 years, but for the first time since starting out over ten years ago, we actually have some Pro Fs in stock.  It is only a small number though, so it might not be for long!

Certainly one continuing frustration here has been having to tell people it’ll be six or twelve months or even several years till we’ll have their instrument ready for them.  The standard response is ‘but I have a gig in xxx, what shall I do?’.  Certainly recent troubles with anodising (a fire at the anodisers) hasn’t helped matters,  and some people are still currently waiting for Green and Red Fs, but they wont be long, and I hope we are finally getting on top of things.

 

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