Are there Low F whistle brands that's similar to Howard's and Killarney's

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I have an Oak high D, Generation Bb, Dixon Alto A, Tilbury Low G, Humphrey low F and a Howard low D.
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Are there Low F whistle brands that's similar to Howard's and Killarney's

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I have a Alba low F that's well made and beautiful. The back pressure on it is more than I am used to. I have or had the following: Oak high D, Killarney high D, Generation Bb, Dixon alto A and Howard Low D. None of these make me feel like I'm trying to blow up an unstretched balloon. I know if I practice with Alba over time that would probably get better. I thought if I could find a Low F that was comparable in back pressure to any of my other whistles I might see if there was anyone out there who wanted to trade. I love my Howard low D, it's easy to hit both octaves (3rd, well, that's me) and I love the sound to pieces. I loved how the Killarney high D sounded as well (traded it for the low F). My old Oak high D is also pretty clear. Don't know if you would call them less chiffy, more clear? Generation is a little gravely (chiffy?) but I like how my Howard and Killarney play the best. What Brands of whistles that make low F's would fit above specifications? Please keep back pressure in mind too.
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Re: Are there Low F whistle brands that's similar to Howard's and Killarney's

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Going by the Howard & Dixon whistles, which I have too, you should like a Shearwater Low F, (easy player/reasonably loud like the Howard), & maybe an MK which is a little bit 'stiffer' than the Dixon, but has great tone, & a bit louder; those are my two Low F whistles. :)
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fatmac wrote: Wed May 05, 2021 1:39 am Going by the Howard & Dixon whistles, which I have too, you should like a Shearwater Low F, (easy player/reasonably loud like the Howard), & maybe an MK which is a little bit 'stiffer' than the Dixon, but has great tone, & a bit louder; those are my two Low F whistles. :)
Thanks, Is the back pressure on you MK be much higher than your Shearwater? I don't really need a super loud whistle. I just am attracted to the clearness, (clartity, less chiffy?) of my Howard low D and the high D of Killarney and old Oak high D. Do yoy have MK Pro low F or Kelpie?
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Re: Are there Low F whistle brands that's similar to Howard's and Killarney's

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My MK is a Kelpie, it does need a bit more air, but not that much, & it is a good clear tone, but the Shearwater is probably a better choice for what I think you are looking for.

(Try & find some sound comparisons online, if you can, I can't remember where I found them, but I bought mine from what I heard others playing them.)
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Re: Are there Low F whistle brands that's similar to Howard's and Killarney's

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I play an MK Pro low F, and I have never looked for another... It checks all the boxes for me. I find that it has resistance that feels right, and it is very much not an air hog. My MK low F is green in color, and it is amusing to watch first-time audience reaction, when I bring it on stage.
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Byll wrote: Wed May 05, 2021 6:29 pm I play an MK Pro low F, and I have never looked for another... It checks all the boxes for me. I find that it has resistance that feels right, and it is very much not an air hog. My MK low F is green in color, and it is amusing to watch first-time audience reaction, when I bring it on stage.
Just a question on a tangent, Byll... who was Lisa Diane Cope, who offered that brilliant quote I like?
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