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by CutiePie
Thu Apr 28, 2016 9:22 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Low Whistle Wanted. UK or Europe with Comfort Keys :)
Replies: 8
Views: 4853

Re: Low Whistle Wanted. UK or Europe with Comfort Keys :)

The approx dimensions of my low D are as follows :- Length = 564 mm. Diameter = 25 mm .Top 3 holes "spread" = 72 mm. Bottom 3 holes "spread" = 72 mm and the largest hole = 10 mm dia. I can happily play this whistle without needing the "pipers grip" John. ( from http://...
by CutiePie
Thu Apr 28, 2016 9:15 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Low Whistle Wanted. UK or Europe with Comfort Keys :)
Replies: 8
Views: 4853

Re: Low Whistle Wanted. UK or Europe with Comfort Keys :)

Has your husband considered other low keys, besides low D? As far as comfort and ease of playability goes, I don't think anything out there is better than the carbony whistles. They are extremely light weight and conical, so really quite easy on the hands. The lower keys have the holes drilled at a...
by CutiePie
Thu Apr 21, 2016 2:20 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Low Whistle Wanted. UK or Europe with Comfort Keys :)
Replies: 8
Views: 4853

Re: Low Whistle Wanted. UK or Europe with Comfort Keys :)

Thanks for the replies. I've been trying to get someone to make one, but no such luck yet. It's for my husband, lack of flexibility means he can only manage about a 2 1/2 inch stretch max (even with piper's grip) between the 4th and 6th holes, but it's still quite painful to do that. The Susato with...
by CutiePie
Sun Apr 17, 2016 9:52 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Low Whistle Wanted. UK or Europe with Comfort Keys :)
Replies: 8
Views: 4853

Low Whistle Wanted. UK or Europe with Comfort Keys :)

Hi everyone, Brand new to Chiff and Fipple (and Forums in general) but I need some assistance. I'm looking for a low whistle with comfort keys (at least on the bottom hole) in the UK or Europe for ease, delivery time and to avoid duty fees from the US to the UK. The lower the better really. I can't ...