The Andean version of a low D whistle ?

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gerardo1000
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The Andean version of a low D whistle ?

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I discovered that there are some big quena Andean flutes tuned to low D which have a mouthpiece very similar to an Irish low D whistle: that mouthpiece is called "pinquillo" mouthpiece because it is the same as a small Andean flute called pinquillo. Please see this link:
http://www.boliviamall.com/catalog/prod ... s_id=11984
I wonder if anyone had the chance to play such instrument ? They cost very little: around $ 30.00 if made with cane, or around $ 45.00 if made with hardwood.
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