Killarney vs Milligan Sound ?
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Killarney vs Milligan Sound ?
Any descriptions of the sound difference between these two whistles ?
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Re: Killarney vs Milligan Sound ?
What are you playing currently?
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Re: Killarney vs Milligan Sound ?
Absolutely nothing alike, or even close enough to discuss.
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Re: Killarney vs Milligan Sound ?
Milligan D and was interested in a Killarney.jiminos wrote:What are you playing currently?
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Re: Killarney vs Milligan Sound ?
Hi Yankee1!
The two represent completely different ends of the spectrum. One, the Milligan, blends the whistle sound with a more flute-like tone. The Killarney is reminiscent of the more traditional Irish, almost generation-like sound. At the end of the day, it depends what you want out of a whistle. If you're primarily playing Irish traditional music, then the Killarney is a great choice. Otherwise, there's nothing wrong with the Milligan. In fact, a lot of Scottish instrumentalists I know actually prefer the more woodsy, flute-like tone.
One more thing, the Killarneys I've used take WAY less breath than my Milligan. Not necessarily a bad thing, but a good thing to keep in mind
Hope this helped!
The two represent completely different ends of the spectrum. One, the Milligan, blends the whistle sound with a more flute-like tone. The Killarney is reminiscent of the more traditional Irish, almost generation-like sound. At the end of the day, it depends what you want out of a whistle. If you're primarily playing Irish traditional music, then the Killarney is a great choice. Otherwise, there's nothing wrong with the Milligan. In fact, a lot of Scottish instrumentalists I know actually prefer the more woodsy, flute-like tone.
One more thing, the Killarneys I've used take WAY less breath than my Milligan. Not necessarily a bad thing, but a good thing to keep in mind
Hope this helped!
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Re: Killarney vs Milligan Sound ?
OK.. Tend to agree with previous post. One is a thick wall wood. One is a thin wall nickel plated brass. Not even in the same league. Apples and oranges.
A better comparison might be Killarney vs another thin wall nickel with short beak Delrin head.. Or a tweaked Freeman.... Or Milligan vs O'Brien or Abell... Compare apples to apples.
Good luck.
A better comparison might be Killarney vs another thin wall nickel with short beak Delrin head.. Or a tweaked Freeman.... Or Milligan vs O'Brien or Abell... Compare apples to apples.
Good luck.
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Re: Killarney vs Milligan Sound ?
I just ordered a Killarney brass D ! This should be a great companion to my Milligan Cocobolo D !
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Re: Killarney vs Milligan Sound ?
One sounds like a tin whistle.
The other sounde like a pennywinkle.
The other sounde like a pennywinkle.
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Re: Killarney vs Milligan Sound ?
I've reviewed both of these here, and on my website.
I agree with the other posters: The Killarney is brighter and crisp and lively.
The milligan is complex and woodsy.
Both are great whistles.
I agree with the other posters: The Killarney is brighter and crisp and lively.
The milligan is complex and woodsy.
Both are great whistles.
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Re: Killarney vs Milligan Sound ?
I’ve owned both. Sold the Killarney, and prefer the “quiet head” Milligan as my primary session whistle.
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Re: Killarney vs Milligan Sound ?
I know you're asking about sound but the other difference is the $100+ bump in price. But their rosewood and cocobolo ones look VERY cool.