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I have a Kerry Pro Custom Brass Low D...I think, anyway. It's an aluminum head, a brass body, a seamless tuning slide like my Goldie F, a large E hole and a not-so-large stretch for the D hole. I think it sounds great, now that I cleaned it with acid and smoothed some of the rough machining. Before ...

I guess my fingers are working today because I was able to play along with Kevin on Rathlin Island in the Lunasa video. But the only way I can manage it is to keep my fingers rather close to the holes, moving them as little as possible. Check out Kevin's finger movement. Huge deflection. Maybe that'...

I give weight to the opinions of seasoned players. If I'm told a thumbhole is a gimmick, I pay attention, since I may come to the same conclusion with time, and then I'm stuck with a gimmicky instrument. But I also need to remind myself that in music, I principally aim to please myself. Yes I enjoy ...

I gave this some thought recently. Against a C-natural thumbhole: You might grow uncomfortable cross-fingering other whistles. The thumbhole might not be in a natural position for you. Your thumb must now have the discipline to stay put, which adds tension to the grip. Who wants tape or tape residue...

Last Friday Jerry Freeman wrote in an email to me: "Key of A tweaked brass Generation = $44.50 The key of A whistlehead doesn't fit a Bb tube. The A tube is slightly wider bore and the tweaking scheme is also slightly different." I have one on the way, which should be helpful because a thi...

I usually play an open-holed Boehm silver flute, and I cover the holes with the pads of my fingers. I recently acquired my first low-D whistle, a Kerry Pro, and I do the same with it, covering the holes with the pads of my fingers. I'm struggling with piper's grip; it doesn't feel secure, quick, or ...

Some useful responses here, thanks! Sounds like a dynamic mic on a stand may be a better solution than I thought.

Brad Anderson whistles, eh? Too many options! I'm already resisting the urge to get a Goldie while I wait for my Oz Vambrace.

I recently picked up a Clarke Sweetone and last night I played for a contra dance, which was lots of fun. I eagerly await my next whistle, an Oz Whistles Vambrace D, which I expect will be somewhat louder. The other musicians--playing concertina, fiddles, and rhythm guitar--could hear me well enough...