Michael Burk Whistles - Which is Best ???
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Michael Burk Whistles - Which is Best ???
I really would like to order a Michael Burk soprano D whistle but I want to ask you guys in-the-know about it before I do. Aluminum or Brass ??? What are your thoughts and opinions pro and con? Thanks for your help in advance.
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Both are equally good. I have brass and love it. Aluminum is a little lighter in weight. Some say it's a tad more responsive and brighter.
My next will be a aluminum something or other. Maybe Bb. Or C. Or maybe a narrow bore D.
My next will be a aluminum something or other. Maybe Bb. Or C. Or maybe a narrow bore D.
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I prefer the aluminum Burkes because of their lighter weight, and because they don't tarnish like brass.
In regards to tone and playability, there is very little difference between brass and aluminum.
In regards to tone and playability, there is very little difference between brass and aluminum.
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I've had my brass pro session for two years now. Its the only high end whistle I have and I've had no reason to seriously look for anything else. I tried both aluminum and brass before I purchased and fell in love with the brass. Sorry I can't give a bunch of technical reasons, just like the way it sounds, feels, and even like the tarnish.
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Of the Burkes, I have played an Al Pro G (alto) and own a DBSBT, the high D Brass Session with Black delrin Tip. I liked both, and had posted a poll here weeks ago, and you might want to look at some of our members comments. I like the brass myself, and am glad I bought it
I certainly don't mind the tarnishing. In a way, there's something nice about it.
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I certainly don't mind the tarnishing. In a way, there's something nice about it.
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My Brass NB takes less air and is a little quieter than my Brass Session. Otherwise, they are very similar in response and tone quality.Cynth wrote:Could someone explain how the narrow bore is different than the larger bore (other than in diameter )? Why might you pick one over the other?
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My narrow-bore aluminum high D (DAN black tip), is probably my favorite out of 20 high Ds that I've owned so far. I also have a brass wide-bore C that I like a lot. The C has a somewhat less pure sound, but plays about the same as the D. With material, bore, and key all different, it's impossible to pin down the reason for the difference in sound to a single factor.
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