Alba Whistles
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Frizzygirl
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Alba Whistles
Has anyone played an Alba whistle? They're made in Scotland. Are they any good? I can buy a good used one in low E (tunable). Any thoughts would be appreciated
Re: Alba Whistles
I got a low B made by Stacey and very pleased with it. She makes a good whistle for a reasonable price. Much along the lines of MK whistles.
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jiminos
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Re: Alba Whistles
I have a low D. Plays well. I like the tone. Works for me. YMMV.
Jim
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Frizzygirl
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Re: Alba Whistles
Thanks peeps, I think I'll go for it!! 
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Re: Alba Whistles
I would be very interested to hear how your Low E plays!
I bought Albas in Bass A, Low C, and Low E and IMHO the Bass A is the best of the group.
It's a superb whistle! The voicing is exactly how I like it.
Here it is (sorry for the background noise, I'll re-do this video when I get a chance)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJm6BQ-Qxcg&t=13s
I bought Albas in Bass A, Low C, and Low E and IMHO the Bass A is the best of the group.
It's a superb whistle! The voicing is exactly how I like it.
Here it is (sorry for the background noise, I'll re-do this video when I get a chance)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJm6BQ-Qxcg&t=13s
Richard Cook
c1980 Quinn uilleann pipes
1945 Starck Highland pipes
Goldie Low D whistle
c1980 Quinn uilleann pipes
1945 Starck Highland pipes
Goldie Low D whistle
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Frizzygirl
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Re: Alba Whistles
Thanks everyone. I have won the bid so now I'm checking the mail all the time, super excited, can't wait to get it! 
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Frizzygirl
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Re: Alba Whistles just received my low E
I just received my Alba E in the mail. I really love the tone. It takes more breath in the upper octave but it is easier to play that my low D. I love the quality too, and for 2nd hand it is in really great condition. A very happy learner whistler here