Loud whistle for Morris?

Anyanka · Post by **Anyanka** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 8:49 am

I've just started playing out with a Morris side. On Saturday (St George's Day), I was occasionally wedged between two melodeons, an accordion and a fiddle, and could barely hear my little Dixon alloy! Which high D whistle would be best for that kind of situation?

bogman · Post by **bogman** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 8:55 am

Every Dixon I've tried has been very quiet. If you're looking for a loud inexpensive whistle then a Susato is probably more suitable.

technowhistle · Post by **technowhistle** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 8:57 am

Something like a susato?

I have one that I don't play actually, it's a non-tunable, ridiculously loud whistle. Plays nicely. PM me if interested would ask about £15 free postage.

Anyanka · Post by **Anyanka** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:02 am

Thanks, but... I have one Susato (low G) which I loathe. My least favourite whistle... Any other suggestions? Inexpensive is good.

Steve Bliven · Post by **Steve Bliven** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:08 am

Try a new direction and get a tabor pipe (Generation makes an inexpensive one) They're traditional for Morris, quite piercing and it leaves you one hand free to smack those nasty box players (oops, looked at your avatar–never mind).

Best wishes.

Steve

bogman · Post by **bogman** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:14 am

Never heard a G but the D Susato is not a bad whistle for the price. Here's a clip of Cormac Breatnach playing one... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UWHg6BbfLU

Feadoggie · Post by **Feadoggie** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:16 am

Anyanka wrote:Thanks, but... I have one Susato (low G) which I loathe. My least favourite whistle... Any other suggestions?

Yes, buy the Susato. I'm not trying to be a smart-aleck either. The Susato high D is probably the best bang for the buck in a loud high D whistle. Do the O-ring tweak or learn to play it as it stands. They need to be played aggressively. You have to put a lot of air through them. They are good whistles, just somewhat mis-understood.

Oh, and I really liked the Susato Kildare Low G I owned for several years.

At the other end of the cost spectrum is a Copeland, very good sound, very well made and very loud. You'd be heard in all circumstances. Between those would be the Water Weasel, if you can find one.

Feadoggie

bogman · Post by **bogman** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:17 am

The clip I posted is actually a C whistle but It'll give you an idea.

Hotblack · Post by **Hotblack** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:43 am

Goldie high Ds are pretty loud but a pretty penny too. I was out at Uffington White Horse for St. George's Day and could be heard over 3 melodeons and 2 concertinas which is the only reason I mention it. Useless info, huh!.

Other than the Susato how about a Syn tuneable D for £61. See the description at Big Whistle
The Parks from £40 is reasonably loud. I have the Every and play it at sessions where it cuts through all the melodeons. See Phil's video, again at Big Whistle

HTH

DrPhill · Post by **DrPhill** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 10:02 am

Hoopy Mike might have a high D Susato to trade for your low G.

Mr.Gumby · Post by **Mr.Gumby** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 10:35 am

I have a Garry Somers D for sale (see the instrument exchange forum). Wide bore aluminium, clear and flute like and a strong voice.

Just thought I'd drop a hint

hoopy mike · Post by **hoopy mike** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 11:11 am

DrPhill wrote:Hoopy Mike might have a high D Susato to trade for your low G.

My thoughts exactly! Actually I wondered about that even before I read this thread. Would that be ok with you, Phil? I meant to send you a thank you for the Susato - send me a PM with your snail mail address and I'll post you a little something...

DrPhill · Post by **DrPhill** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 11:50 am

hoopy mike wrote:
DrPhill wrote:Hoopy Mike might have a high D Susato to trade for your low G.
My thoughts exactly! Actually I wondered about that even before I read this thread. Would that be ok with you, Phil? I meant to send you a thank you for the Susato - send me a PM with your snail mail address and I'll post you a little something...

Perfectly all right by me Mike. I wondered if you would be hesitating, or else I would not have spoken.

PM sent.

Flexismart · Post by **Flexismart** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 2:15 pm

There are few high D whistles that are as loud as the Chieftain Mezzo D - excellent for playing in a train station, airport tarmac, or football arena.

http://kerrywhistles.com/products.php

The down side is that these whistles can be difficult to control in the upper notes.

bogman · Post by **bogman** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 3:09 pm

The Chieftain is very loud right enough, but unless you get an unusual good one it's not going to be worth anything near what they go for. I used to have one and was embarrassed just to give it away. Very poor tuning and balance.

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