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Mk D Datasheet

Here’s a first draft of a Datasheet for the Mk Low D.  What do you think?  Is there any info which isn’t there but could be useful?  Any inaccuracies? Please use the comments to let us know what you think – your feedback is much appreciated.      

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Here Comes the Kelpie… New Product Launch!

The news from the Elves down in the engine room at the MK workshops, is that they have a new product in production – due for release around, if not on, March the 1st…

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Fabric Hinge

After Brian’s excellent posts last week here’s a small video of an audacious idea.  What do you think?  Could it work?

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Design Options – In Depth: Part 1

Following on from yesterday’s post on the ‘Family Tree’ of design options for the Toob keys, I’d like to talk you through; This concept sees the spring which holds the key shut, not as an additional component, but as being integral to the structure of the key; The sketch above explores the extreme case where […]

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The Woodwind Key Family Tree

Greetings once again from the MK-workshop, despite the relative radio silence on these pages on the subject of the Toob chromatic whistle, things have been ticking over. Now seems like the right time to get the work we’ve done out there and get some feedback on some of the ideas, so I hope you’ll get […]

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Mk Story by Douglas Davis

To start off, I first learned about your whistles when I visited the website: www.theirishflutestore.com by Dr Patrick Jones DVM. So I Googled MK Whistles and found your site. Now as far as my musical past; I started out with drums from fifth to seventh grades, then went over to Eb Alto Sax (with a little […]

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New for 2011! Satin Finish Low Ds!

We’ve been working on a new Satin finish model of our current instruments.  These are based on exactly the same high-quality crafting and machining of our other instruments, but feature a Satin finish and will be available in our standard colours – Red, Green and Black.  For the Low Ds we’re starting these off at […]

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Feature in the New Design Magazine

Mk Whistles have been featured in the latest issue of New Design, a magazine dedicated to what’s new and inspiring in the world of design.  Read the article, and check out the magazine.

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A little feedback on the Fs…

Hello Misha, 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! […]

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Whistling to Baldy – Mk Story from Patrick LongAn Mk Story from Patrick LongAn Mk Story from Patrick Long

It was January in Idaho and I was lucky enough to be spending a work day on the slopes of my favorite mountain in the stunningly beautiful Sun Valley.  I was by myself.  My family and friends unable to join me on my sudden business trip to Idaho.  I had arrived at dusk at the […]