Doesn't look like Riverman has gotten an answer to some questions:
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I have a serious urge to get a "C" whistle, because I play worship music as well as Irish. (and I have WHOD)
I am looking at the GFM whistles by Charles Tilbury. The price looks sweet. My questions:
Is the tuning good?
Do they have a buzz? (FIGHT THE BUZZ!)
Are they louder than the Burkes? My ears register pain with louder whistles. What about the upper register? Do you really have to push to hit it?
How does aluminum TASTE, anyway??
Has Dale Wisely said anything about them?
Is a D C set advisable?
I haven't tried a C GFM yet. But getting one is high on my wish list. I love the D I have.
The tuning is EXCELLENT, and I am very fussy on that.
Yes, price very good.
What do you mean by BUZZ? They do have a more breathy tone than some others. I find it makes them sound softer and gentler.
I think they are about as loud as a Burke, if Chuck is still making them like the prototype he sent me. If you want a soft whistle, see Mack Hoover.
You can hear how mine sounds by reading my post:
http://chiffboard.mati.ca/viewtopic.php?t=36288&highlight=gfm
(I am really embarrassed by my playing, however.)
Response in the upper register is very even. You don't need to work to get the upper notes out.
The aluminum doesn't taste. My main reaction is that it is cold to the touch.
Oreo Phil