I need a LOUD whistle - microfone for whistle?
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The problem is that when I play whistle outdoors, at least if there is some background noise (just lots of people nearby) I have trouble hearing the whistle myself, let alone anybody else hearing it. My Clarke seems louder than my other whistles, but does not work in those situations (sometimes feels too loud when played indoors though).
The whistle would otherwise be ideal instrument to play drunk during some festivals or something - cheap and portable.
So the question is: what is the loudest whistle on earth and where can I get one (being in tune etc. is optional for my purposes) or should I consider other instrument altogether.
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The whistle would otherwise be ideal instrument to play drunk during some festivals or something - cheap and portable.
So the question is: what is the loudest whistle on earth and where can I get one (being in tune etc. is optional for my purposes) or should I consider other instrument altogether.
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If it wasn't for the price, I'd say get yourself a Water Weasel.
They are very loud, and very durable since they are made from PVC water pipe.
They are also far superior in sound and playability to Susatos... but about three times the price.
For loud and cheap, I'd have to agree with the Susato suggestions.
They are very loud, and very durable since they are made from PVC water pipe.
They are also far superior in sound and playability to Susatos... but about three times the price.
For loud and cheap, I'd have to agree with the Susato suggestions.
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Water Weasel (I have c,D,Eb...Bb to be picked up this week) is the loudest of my whistles, about same volume as my Copeland. I use the Water Weasel (and sometimes a cocobolo ThinWeasel)regularly with good sized amplified Church choir and it does the job without special instrument miking. When I need a softer breathy sound, I use my Tweaked Clarke.
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Well, the Water Weasel soprano E whistle carries about as well as any I've heard - Kicks the snot out of any D whistle I've played so far. It's also tiny and breaks down even smaller since it's a two piece jobbie.
If you want something a little lower pitched and more Manly looking, The Goldie Overton G whistle is the loudest Low Whistle on earth. No fooling man, it's like the Sam Kinison (RIP) of whistles. Wouldn't trade mine for all of Mr. T's Gold.
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If you want something a little lower pitched and more Manly looking, The Goldie Overton G whistle is the loudest Low Whistle on earth. No fooling man, it's like the Sam Kinison (RIP) of whistles. Wouldn't trade mine for all of Mr. T's Gold.
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Many years ago when I was trying to learn guitar, I ran across a small battery powered amplifier/speaker that could be clipped on one's belt. You could combine that with one of those little clip-on microphones. I used one in a session with a rock band -- played "Can't You See" by The Marshall Tucker Band -- and it worked great.
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Thanks, everyone. I think I should go for the Susato set, so I'll also get couple of other keys.
Thorton's idea about mic/amplifier is also interesting, since I have to get the mic for whistle anyway, also for rock band project. By rock here I mean hard rock and some punk. But for playing at outdoor drinking festivals I would be worried about equipment too much.
Thorton's idea about mic/amplifier is also interesting, since I have to get the mic for whistle anyway, also for rock band project. By rock here I mean hard rock and some punk. But for playing at outdoor drinking festivals I would be worried about equipment too much.
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A friend of mine is a professional busker. He makes incredible money just playing around local main streets (one of the area postcards shows him playing)). Anyway, he has a nifty little amp that is designed for on-the-go. He just charges it at home and it lasts him all day on the street. Might be a Peevy, I don't remember.
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