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by SharonC
Wed Mar 06, 2019 6:16 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Polymer Tony Dixon v alloy
Replies: 3
Views: 2455

Re: Polymer Tony Dixon v alloy

Well, it's arrived and is definitely quieter than my other TD whistle, especially in the 2nd octave :-) I think it's going to be good for practicing at home (I'm sure my dog will be pleased haha!) Bit worried tbh as this is my 2nd whistle purchase in a month LOL and I know it won't be the last. I've...
by SharonC
Thu Feb 28, 2019 12:44 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Polymer Tony Dixon v alloy
Replies: 3
Views: 2455

Re: Polymer Tony Dixon v alloy

Personally, I find polymer/ABS to be a little less shrill/not as piercing a sound as brass & aluminium. I too, have the same whistle, but I bought mine as a Duo, with flute head, in 'C'. I have since bought a Glenluce & a Recorder Workshop polymer whistle, both in 'C', & they both do th...
by SharonC
Wed Feb 27, 2019 4:57 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Polymer Tony Dixon v alloy
Replies: 3
Views: 2455

Polymer Tony Dixon v alloy

Hi, I’m pretty new to the tin whistle (but not new to playing instruments). I’ve got a Tony Dixon DX006 (alloy) and I’m liking it but I’d like something a bit quieter for practicing at home. I want a tuneable one (I’ve started going to a local slow session) - will I notice much difference between my...