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It's me again, with another clarification. I think the whistle he got second hand is not my original narrow bore brass, which was made from thick-walled tubing. The way he described it sounds like a D/C set that I made a few of, in the two-piece style of a Clare whistle. I couldn't think of a catch...

I sometimes use earplugs like the Etymotics to reduce volume without overly affecting sound quality. I have tinnitus and, after playing whistle for around six months, went to see my audiologist. My audiogram was the same, and he didn't seem overly concerned about playing whistle. Some of my whistles...

Hi, A thread of mine is referenced above regarding buying one of Mack’s whistle of phenolic resin. I can’t say that I know with any great certainty that the stuff is as safe as delrin or brass, but it seemed safe enough given the responses. What I can say with more confidence is that I really like t...

Hi all,
Anyone have a high D in delrin from Ralph or Walt Sweet they'd like to sell?
thanks,
Nathan

I know you said metal, but I want to at least put in a plug for some non-metal options. I can't hear a lot of difference between my better quality non-metals and my brass or aluminum ones---and the non-metals will be very durable and resistant to environmental issues. My Carbony doesn't seem particu...

The Shush whistle from Big Whistle in the UK is pretty quiet and requires, IMO, very careful breath control. I have tinnitus and was more worried early on about the effect of those piercing notes. I will agree that they seem, for whatever reason, to be less painful as time goes on—though high B is n...

Hi all, Thinking of buying a whistle made of phenolic resin. Just curious about the relative safety of these materials. I know I’m not eating the thing, but one also reads about the unhealthy effects of various plastics. Any thoughts? Is phenolic resin as safe as delrin or ABS or whatever most whist...

Mack Hoover’s whistles are often noted for being quieter. My O’Brien came with a little sleeve that can quiet the whistle nicely.

Hi,
Looking for a Humphrey whistle in D. Preferably a newer Stealth III in narrow bore or session. Open to a Journeyman in D as well.
Thanks,
Nathan

Has anyone purchased these in the US? The website only gives Uk and EU shipping options?
Thanks.

Oops, I was on my phone— on a larger screen I now see there’s an option for international shipping.

Thanks

The Killarney should be plenty of whistle. Enjoy it.

Of the three “expensive” whistles I have, my Carbony is my favorite though I also really enjoy my O’Brien Rover and a recently acquired used Milligan Dymondwood. I also really like my Killarney and agree it’s great value for the money.

Not that Mr. O’Brien needs any endorsements from a fairly new player like myself, but I just want to say how much I enjoyed playing my delrin Rover all over Iceland recently. It was great being able to have my whistle in my pocket, compact and safe, but easy to put together and play wherever I was. ...