Has anyone had a chance to play a Susato "V" series whistle?
If so, in what keys and how do you compare it to other whistles and the Susato "S" series?
Susato "V" series. Any reviews?
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Re: Susato "V" series. Any reviews?
Well, I guess not.
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Two days isn't a very long time period, man.
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Re: Susato "V" series. Any reviews?
I prefer the S series Susatos. They have a stronger 1st octave and the 2nd octave isn't too much louder. The O ring tweak helps a little with the 2nd octave.
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I have a V series whistle in D and E. I don't use the E tube very often, but I do play the one in D quite a bit. I also have several S series whistles, including one in D. The D V series whistle has a reedier sound than the S series. The V series whistle isn't as loud as the S series whistle, but it still projects quite well. It is very responsive, plays well in tune, and I like the sound. Here is a link to Grey Larsen's site where you can compare the sound of an S series D and a V series D: http://www.greylarsen.com/store/tinwhistles_samples.php The S series is stronger in the low register, but the V series is still plenty strong, and definitely stronger than any of the inexpensive Generation type whistles.
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Re: Susato "V" series. Any reviews?
You may not be getting to many responses because Susatos seem to engender a tension between polar opposites - there are many who love them and just as many who don't.
There sound is somewhat unique. The SB (S-series) whistles are great for sessions because they are very loud. The VSB (V-series) are not as loud, but can be a little shrill at the high end.
The Susatos are well made and a great value for the money.
There sound is somewhat unique. The SB (S-series) whistles are great for sessions because they are very loud. The VSB (V-series) are not as loud, but can be a little shrill at the high end.
The Susatos are well made and a great value for the money.
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Re: Susato "V" series. Any reviews?
I have a standard bore high D and a VSB high D.
These whistles are what you make them. If you learn how to play them, they are really quite nice. And you'll learn a lot about how to control a whistle in the process. The difference in tone and playability between them is pretty minor--the VSB has a little more of an edgy sound, the SB a bit rounder.
If you don't want an instrument that takes more than a couple of weeks to sound nice on, then you may want to take a pass on these--while they are really quite easy to play after you get the hang of them, there's a lot more of a learning curve to these whistles than you find on some others.
Hint: if you ever plan to move to a Goldie (i.e. Overton) high D, you will find that having learned to play the Susato well will have been a good investment.
--James
These whistles are what you make them. If you learn how to play them, they are really quite nice. And you'll learn a lot about how to control a whistle in the process. The difference in tone and playability between them is pretty minor--the VSB has a little more of an edgy sound, the SB a bit rounder.
If you don't want an instrument that takes more than a couple of weeks to sound nice on, then you may want to take a pass on these--while they are really quite easy to play after you get the hang of them, there's a lot more of a learning curve to these whistles than you find on some others.
Hint: if you ever plan to move to a Goldie (i.e. Overton) high D, you will find that having learned to play the Susato well will have been a good investment.
--James
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I have a Dublin D V-series. I'd trade it for a Shaw. It is a nice whistle. I just don't like the sound as well as my Clarke (which isn't nearly as well in tune).
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In enjoy my Susatos! In my opinion the best whistle in the VSB series is the Eb (but E and D are also quite good). In the SB series the best are the C and the B (while the D and Bb are also quite good and worth adding to your rack).