MK kelpie low F volume

[The apostol]

Hi all!

Just got the whistle mentioned above. I think I like it quite a bit. The only low whistle I have played is my Chieftain v5 d. I think kelpie is quite a bit louder. I might prefer softer volume from whistle..

What do you think about kelpies volume?? And are Goldies quieter? Tell me what you think.

Thanks!

[fatmac]

I really like my Kelpie low F, there's something about its tone, just makes it better than my other low F, & that's a good whistle too.

P.S. If you want a low F with slightly less edge to its tone, you might like a Shearwater.

[pancelticpiper]

I've never played an MK F. I do play a Goldie F now.

When I had Low Ds from MK and Goldie I thought the volume was similar. I never actually measured it though.

Of the large number of different Low Ds I've owned the MK was among the loudest.

Also MKs have a special, unique tone as you mentioned.

[Narzog]

I made multiple low G whistles that had different tones, and felt like one was louder (or that one was too quiet). I then measured it with my phone app (not the most accurate but should at least be semi accurate) and it said they are the same. So I'm curious as to if you would have a similar experience if you tried the same. I just use a free app called sound meter. But I'm not a fan of loud whistles either. Most of what I make are slightly quieter than my generation Bb. Which I'm hoping is normal. So now I'm extra curious as to what numbers you get if you test these whistles.

[The apostol]

nice idea, I have to try with the app! thanks for your answers all! I guess I'm used to softer volumes with my chieftain v5 and Cillian O'Briain tweaked feadog (high d)... These might as well be on the quieter side of all whistles..