I was casually looking around for bags in which to carry my whistles, but I couldn’t find any. No wait, I take that back. I could find cases made for one or two whistles, but that’s it. I want something that will hold 10-15 whistles. Are there any larger cases/bags out there? I’ve got some spare leather and fabric, and am tempted to just make my own, but if there are commercial bags with a good price, I’d rather go that route.
I tempted to get the Chiff & Fipple Messenger bag.
How about this one: http://www.thewhistleshop.com/catalog/whistles/bags/ace/acebag.htm
Bob
For soprano whistles (up to about Bb) it’s hard to do better than a drumstick bag - almost any music store should have a good selection for $15-20 dollars.
The “multi-whistle bag” that The Whistle Shop carries (at $14.95) appears to be a repurposed drumstick bag. Nothing bad about that; in fact, it’s a good price - even with shipping it comes out about the same price as I’d pay at most of my local music stores.
A drumstick bag!! I used to be a drummer; how come I never thought of that?!
Thanks for the help. I’m gonna run by the music store tonight.
Check out
https://www.sslzone.com/burkewhistles/write/michaelburke/Product_View.asp
and
http://www.overton.co.uk/texte/accessories.html
I’ve enjoyed the roll up case/bag from Burke. Those availabel at Overton look cool to.
picartdy
Tuffbags do some nice whistle cases too:
I used to own a black six-whistle bag that I got via their ebay sales division - if you want a Tuffbag I recommend looking on ebay first, as they do sell them there directly for less. I can’t recall the seller name though.
Even if you find one of their auctions and don’t care for the item offered, check the auction links…they used to have a ‘click here to shop from our site with a discount’ and offered 20-30% off if you used that link.
I use a big 4 pistol gun case it fits the low D diagonally when taken apart. I could fit about 9 whistles in it and it is a case better than a bag by far and it has a compartment under where you can store stuff like tuners and tune books (instead of leaving them on the coffee table). 
I have a great one that our own RockyMtnPiper made for me. Mine holds 4, I think, but I bet one could be made that holds more. I love it because I can carry it baldric style, and it has pockets on the outside in which I can drop the whistle I’m currently playing if I need a free hand…the perfect gig bag for Morris!
Redwolf
Baldric: A belt worn over the shoulder and chest used to hold a sword.
I had to look that one up, Redwolf.
I can’t answer the original question, but for the low whistlers out there try the classic pool cue stick cases built for brake aparts, or my favorite the ice fishing rod case indistructable and comes in multiple sizes.
If you are of the sewing type, or if you aren’t you can learn. I made a few bags out of fleece, its a nice soft material that is very easy to sew and is fairly cheap. I made one for low whistles and one for higher end whistles…just put in a few pockets…then put a shoe lace on one of the corners and roll it up and wrap the shoe lace and tie, it works great…
If you have a number of low whistles you might want to consider one of Cue Stick hard cases from The Cue Store In addition they also have ‘Dealer’ cases for those more severly WhOA afficted.
I ended up getting a $10 drum stick bag that works nicely. It’s even big enough for a two-piece low D (just barely though). One side has two pockets, and the other side has one big one. However, I might do a little sewing and turn it into six on one side and two on the other.
Yeah, that’s what I use, also. It holds anything as large as a low A whistle. I have a separate single case for my low D. Like you mentioned, I would like to divide the pockets into something smaller (only I don’t sew). I find that the whistles get bunched up in the big pockets.
Will O’Ban
Here’s one I made. It is well padded, and works quite nicely, though, of course, it is now too small, LOL! The last pic shows my son modelling it.
I got a carpenter’s saw bag from Duluth Trading Co. a couple of years ago (http://www.duluthtrading.com/): it’s long enough for low D whistles, has plenty of pockets for smaller ones, and has space for a couple of CDs too. The only thing it lacks is a shoulder strap.
I just checked their website, an unfortunately, they don’t seem to to make them any more.
sorry about that: but toolbags might just be the way to go.
brian
Anniemcu, that’s a nice bag. My mother in law made a similar one for me.
I just use a dunlop gym bag for all my flutes, whistles and harmonicas.
That’s a gorgeous bag, Annie! You could probably sell those things. 
Will O’Ban
Funny you should mention that. I just got a specific request from someone who’s use of it has the potential to be quite a feather in me tam, LOL!. Several people who have seen it agree with you, and I was just getting my gumption up enough to try selling… I’d best get busy!
Thanks!!
I’m a new whistler and naturally got interested in trying out several, more than several, then three weeks later a whole bunch, but any way…
I found several artist brush cases including 15 - 18 brushes made by Loew & Cornell in a local art supply store chain. The model that seemed most accomodating for your needs would be a rollup style which had about 18 brushes. This one would also be the easier model to adapt to a whistle case. The down side is you would need to remove the stitching from some of the brush slots and replace with new stitching every second or third row to make wider slots for your whistles.
I opted for the black nylon firm-sided zipper case ($9.00) with 15 brushes. I ripped out about 60% of the brush slot seams and placed hand sewn stitches so that 5 whistles fit in the left hand side. This case has about a 1 1/2" spine (like a three ring binder) in the center but closes to about 1" in front when zipped shut so I’m guessing when my other whistles get here I’ll probably only be able to fit 3 to 4 on the right side depending on how claustrophic my whistles are.
Best of luck!