I need expert opinions regarding a D. My favorite whistles at present are the Susato C, B, Bb and even the Eb. I like most the overtones that give the richer sound than the pure round sound of my Burke C. I like the amount of back presure in the Susatos I mentioned and also the volume. Saddly neither of the Susato Ds do it for me. The narrow bore one has a sound that is too thin for me while the wider bore one screeches above the second A and lacks the richness of the C, B etc.
Cost - not above $200 preferbly
I live in Greece which doesn't make it easy to get around and try whistles out so I thank you in advance for your help.
Expert opinion on a D please
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chas
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You might like a Silkstone. They have a big, round sound with a little more complexity than Susatos, but not the screechy upper octave of the medium-bore Susato D. Unlike the Susato, I like the Silkstone in D more than the C. I think there are plenty of clips on TinwhistleTunes. (If Water Weasels were still readily available, I'd pooint you that way.) Last I knew, the PVC Silkstone was about $85, and the alloy, $130, so they're within your budget.
Charlie
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Might be worth checking on the Water Weasels -- they can't be that rare yet, and they would seem to fit the bill quite nicely.
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The Silkstone is loud and full, with more personality than a Burke or Susato, but it's still rather industrial-looking. If you are going to have one d whistle and you want it to be loud and full and interesting in tone, it is my belief that it should feel special, too. A Bleazey is wood and it looks and feels handmade. The tone is substantial and full, and warmer than a Silkstone.
My goodness, I am agreeing with Phil Hardy about something.
If you are concerned about caring for a wooden instrument and you still want something with those qualities, I highly recommend the Sweet laminate pro d.
My goodness, I am agreeing with Phil Hardy about something.
If you are concerned about caring for a wooden instrument and you still want something with those qualities, I highly recommend the Sweet laminate pro d.
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I'm definitely with Jessie on this. I'd recommend boxwood or mopane over the blackwood. I have no experience with the yew, which IIRC is what Jessie has.
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What are the tonal qualities of yew in whistles. I grew up in a forest in the UK and love the yew tree, most famous for English longbows. The seeds are DEADLY although you can eat the sweet red part and i do. SO the wood is not poisonous if Jessie is still with us!
Love to hear about how it compares to boxwood.
Thank you very much
Love to hear about how it compares to boxwood.
Thank you very much
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Thanks. I'll wait for the boxwood then.
The yew tree and holly tree both being evergreen in the drab, dull British winter were regarded as magical. As only a few berries are needed to kill an animal they are ususally found in enclosed churchyards etc where anmimals cannot roam. But because these trees are often far older than the churches it is thought that the churches were often built on an enclosed site already that was already regarded as holy to pagans. There are many examples of that in my Celtic homeland of Cornwall.
Yet again, thank you very much for your advice. I'll let you know what i think when it arrives.
The yew tree and holly tree both being evergreen in the drab, dull British winter were regarded as magical. As only a few berries are needed to kill an animal they are ususally found in enclosed churchyards etc where anmimals cannot roam. But because these trees are often far older than the churches it is thought that the churches were often built on an enclosed site already that was already regarded as holy to pagans. There are many examples of that in my Celtic homeland of Cornwall.
Yet again, thank you very much for your advice. I'll let you know what i think when it arrives.