I was wondering if anyone had a Tony Dixon Low D whistle. I was thinking about getting one, because the whistle guide here said it was good for a beginner and it is cheaper than a lot of low whistles. I guess I want to know if I am not setting myself up for a piece of junk before I get the whistle. Any input would be appreciated, thanks
Ben
def not a piece of junk, was my first lowD and i really like it, very easy to play, meaning little to no backpressure, very low air-requierments nonetheless, finger spacing doable too.
get one. 
I have one. It’s quiet, but its sound is really pretty. It is much easier to play than Susato low D.
amar, we posted at the same time. We’re twins!
Best Low D for the money. Two thumbs up.
twins? are you nearly 38?
Well, a twin and a half then…
Was it Steven Wright who said he was an only twin?
I have a Dixon low G and love it. I have played a low D and it is a very nice low D for the price. I bought the G instead as a transition whistle. There are others I would rather have but not for the price.
Ron
amar, you don’t look a day over three.
I have a Dixon and an Overton low D. I’ve only been playing about 6 months now. I got the Dixon first and I still tend to play it more often as it’s easier for me to play more accuratley, and sometimes I just like its tone for some tunes. As mentioned above, it’s not really loud, which I don’t mind at all. I really like the tone throughout the range and it’s accuratley tuned with a good OXX OOO Cnat. I don’t have much to compare to, but the fingering seems comfortable enough, and notes are easy to articulate cleanly with cuts, taps, etc. It doesn’t require much air and the octave jumps easily - sometimes too easily, especially if I get nervous playing while others are listening. That’s one of the reasons why I wanted to try an Overton. It is a different beast. When it’s warmed up, and if I’m playing decently, I really love the tone (and overtones) of this instrument in the lower range. I’m having some ‘issues’ with notes above the upper E, though I really don’t know if it is me or the instrument - probably me. I kind of like the back pressure it has but I don’t seem to articulate as quickly or cleanly as with the Dixon. I get a sort of sproinky sound at the start of a note. I need more experience on it. I think I might really like an instrument that was sort of a combination of these two. But it’s fun to have different sounding instruments at hand and gives me an excuse to keep looking for more (suggestions anyone?).
I think you’ll enjoy a Dixon.
The Dixon Low D is a great whistle. You will definitely NOT waste your money. It is quiet, but sometimes that’s good. 