Who is the best high-end whistle maker in your opinion?

pipersgrip · Post by **pipersgrip** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 8:47 pm

ok guys, i just wanted all of your opinions on some of the most used whistle makers out there. i know it is really hard to say that, but i mean what is your favorite and most perfect whistle for you?and why?i would really like to know more about you and all of your styles. if i forgot one that you like, please state which one it is.(this is just for some of the most known whistles)

pipersgrip · Post by **pipersgrip** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 8:57 pm

oh yea, no voting for yourself Paul.

just kidding, your whistles are fantastic.

Congratulations · Post by **Congratulations** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 8:57 pm

I'll sell you a Generation for $300, if you want.

blackhawk · Post by **blackhawk** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 9:03 pm

This should be interesting.

peeplj · Post by **peeplj** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 9:53 pm

I would rate Colin Goldie (Overton) best, followed by O'Brien, followed by Burke.

There are many outstanding whistles, but the whistles from these three makers are just lovely.

--James

Brian Lee · Post by **Brian Lee** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 10:01 pm

None of the above. John Sindt. Followed very closely by Mack Hoover - though for different reasons. What exactly are your criteria that makes one "the best"?

pipersgrip · Post by **pipersgrip** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 10:15 pm

Brian Lee wrote:None of the above. John Sindt. Followed very closely by Mack Hoover - though for different reasons. What exactly are your criteria that makes one "the best"?

i just want to hear everybodies opinions. thats all.

blackhawk · Post by **blackhawk** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 10:29 pm

The Whistle Collector wrote:
Brian Lee wrote:None of the above. John Sindt. Followed very closely by Mack Hoover - though for different reasons. What exactly are your criteria that makes one "the best"?
i just want to hear everybodies opinions. thats all.

Sindt would get a lot of votes.

pipersgrip · Post by **pipersgrip** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 10:33 pm

hmmm.. i dont know a lot about Sindt, but i think im going to do some research on him. see i am learning stuff already. thank you

PhilO · Post by **PhilO** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 10:35 pm

All things considered for me, the all-time Hall of Fame makers are O'Riordan, Copeland, Abell, Schultz, Burke, Faedog, Walton and Generation.

Philo

Unseen122 · Post by **Unseen122** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 10:36 pm

I have not owned a Copeland, O'Riordan, Overton, or Abell, but I have tried all except the Overton. I voted Sweetheart, because it is the one I use the most for sessions. I like my Busman a lot, but it I like to be heard in sessions.

pipersgrip · Post by **pipersgrip** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 10:38 pm

Unseen122 wrote:I have not owned a Copeland, O'Riordan, Overton, or Abell, but I have tried all except the Overton. I voted Sweetheart, because it is the one I use the most for sessions. I like my Busman a lot, but it I like to be heard in sessions.

i love
sweetheart, it was my first high-end. and i am very loyal to that brand.

dfernandez77 · Post by **dfernandez77** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 11:46 pm

You're missing quite a few that easily belong in that universe. Of those I own or have played, Reyburn and Hudson Wind.

jonharl · Post by **jonharl** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 1:41 am

I'm in the Sindt camp.

brewerpaul · Post by **brewerpaul** » Fri Feb 23, 2007 5:44 am

"Best" is such a subjective and changing term. There are days when what I really want to hear is a regular old Clarke, so on that day, that's the "best" whistle. Other times, I want the sound and feel of my Schultz Bb, or my Overton A, etc. I think all of the established makers make terrific whistles, but I'd be really hard pressed to pick an overall "best".

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