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sturob · Post by **sturob** » Mon Aug 11, 2003 9:58 am

I like the Grinter low D the best, so that's my vote for "Others."

Stuart

Tyghress · Post by **Tyghress** » Mon Aug 11, 2003 10:19 am

I've had a Kerry (non-pro), Burke Al and Cook.....the Kerry was my first and my fave.

I don't know what possessed me, but a local performer was entranced by the low D, and as it came to me as a random act of kindness (Jeroen I still owe ya a pint/pour of your favorite libation for that!) I passed it on to her, as I had by that time acquired the other two whistles.

I've never regretted the random act of kindness, but I have really honestly missed that whistle ever since.

Rumor has it another Kerry may make its way into my quiver thoug. . .

Easily_Deluded_Fool · Mon Aug 11, 2003 10:21 am

Kerry Pro - which isn't the same as a Kerry low D, not at all.

So my vote goes to Other.

Zubivka · Post by **Zubivka** » Mon Aug 11, 2003 11:57 am

I don't see my favourite: the Albopelant (Pro) in African blackwood.

So I hade to vote "others".

Seriously, I can't make up my mind between the blues voice of the Alba, the brassband overtones of the Copeland, the ease, expression of the Kerry Pro (the only really "trad" sounding, but I foolllishllly sold to a Welllsh lllama

) and finally the sax/clarinet deep booming low end, reedy top, of the Yvon Le Coant in grenadilla. This last one would be my absolute favourite if it didn't call for a couple extra, and non-smoker's, lungs...

IDAwHOa · Post by **IDAwHOa** » Mon Aug 11, 2003 12:03 pm

Well, since I only have the one I have to vote for the Overton at this point. I am itching to try out some of the others though. Considering the recent mind boggling offer of serpant I just may get my wish!

ScottStewart · Post by **ScottStewart** » Mon Aug 11, 2003 3:36 pm

In the "Others" column, I wonder how many were Reyburns. I'd be interested in finding out. I'm thinking of getting one.

jim stone · Post by **jim stone** » Mon Aug 11, 2003 5:44 pm

copeland

corinthia · Post by **corinthia** » Mon Aug 11, 2003 6:24 pm

Oh, Overton Low D's are lovely, but the holes are much too big for my skinny fingers. *sigh*

trisha · Post by **trisha** » Mon Aug 11, 2003 6:42 pm

To vote subjectively, you will need to send me one of each of the whistles above. How can you have a favourite without trying them all out...and I only have three...

Trisha

stefpat · Post by **stefpat** » Tue Aug 12, 2003 12:32 am

Thanks for your opinion! It's very interesting, Stefpat

Doc Jones · Post by **Doc Jones** » Tue Aug 12, 2003 6:44 am

Reyburn just temperment offset holes...no question.

Doc

stefpat · Post by **stefpat** » Thu Aug 14, 2003 5:47 am

Thanks,

pixyy · Post by **pixyy** » Thu Aug 14, 2003 7:04 am

Tyghress wrote:...(Jeroen I still owe ya a pint/pour of your favorite libation for that!) ...

Hi, Tyghress. No debt on your part. Great to hear the evolving story of this low whistle.
I had to look up the word libation

would be very cool if we ever got a chance to meet over a pint (I'll have a Kilkenny)

On topic: voted Overton, they're awesome beats. Having finally played a (Jens') Copeland Low D, I better understand the 2 fanatic fanclubs of the 2. The thing is, you need both

Jeroen

LeeMarsh · Post by **LeeMarsh** » Thu Aug 14, 2003 9:29 am

I am definitely an Overton Fan for low whistles:
Mezzo-A, Low-F, Low-D. I love the timbre and large close holes which mMake it easy to bend and slide notes on slow airs.

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