mk Toob

A precursor to the Chameleon, the Toob is a concept instrument on which the Chameleon has been based.  Only ten have been crafted so far, each numbered 1 to 10, and more may not be made.  The architecture is the same as the 2 legged Chameleon, with G# and Eb keys and thumb-holes (which can also be plugged). 

The keys have been cut and formed rather than 3-D printed, and the return mechanisms make use of innovative, elegant and effective torsion springs.  Like the Chameleon the body is blue-green anodised. 

The Toob came into existence three years before the Chameleon but has remained in the workshop for testing.  A small number are now available for sale.  All come with a brushed aluminium and see-through case and a ten year Guarantee.

The thumbhole position requires a longer play-in time than the 4 legged Chameleon in order to make the stretch comfortably.  With practise it does come however, and offers the added advantage of direct contact with the tone-hole for for the F♮ and B♭ notes, for ornamentation - cuts, rolls and bends.   Like the 2 legged Chameleon the Toob is a instrument for bold and intrepid explorers wishing to explore new musical territory.   

PLEASE NOTE: These will be available for dispatch from the third week in December 2022. 

Features

- Incredibly simple and elegant key system - a process of years of carving off excess material to arrive at the most elemental form.

- The first Chameleon is based on a Low D whistle - a 'D Chameleon'.

- Pinky keys/fingers to play E♭ and G♯.

- Optional thumb keys (4 legged Chameleon) or plain toneholes (2 legged Chameleon) for B♭ and F♮.

- 2 legged Chameleon comes with polished silver stopper for back holes if just E♭ and G♯ wish to be used.

- Blue green tinted anodised body from polished aerospace grade alloy - light, precise, resonant.

- Blackened stainless steel 3D printed keys, allowing limitless exploration of form to produce extremely ergonomic key forms.

- Light touch, magnetically sprung keys.

- Custom Chameleon Case made from brushed aluminium and a precision machined transparent tray. Felt lined and with a removable shoulder strap.

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// Shipping Info

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// Dispatch Times

- We dispatch orders within 1-2 working days. You'll get an email to confirm dispatch (please remember to check spam/junk mail).

- If what you are after is not showing up as in stock in our shop, please email us to find when we will have an instrument ready to send to you.

- Dispatch times are meant as a guide only. Very occasionally things do go wrong - not every whistle we make meets our standards. In this case we'd rather delay your order than supply a poor instrument.