I have an MK F and an MK A. I like the idea of an MK G but one person told me they share the F bore size and are thus hard to play due to air requirements. I have scoured the web and can’t find much on the MK G. I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Thanks!
MK Pro G question
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So, I took a chance and bought an MK Pro G being afraid I wouldn’t like it since it shares a common bore size with the F. It turns out the that MK G is FANTASTIC! Great tone, well balanced, not a screamer in the upper register at all. I’m glad I took a risk on it.
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Thanks for the feedback. That's good to know.
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Yes, thanks for keeping us updated! Is there anything else you're noticing about the G? I also have an F, and recently got the A. (I'm working on a detailed review of the A, but I need more time with it first.)
I'm eyeing the G and wondering similar things to what you were before you got it. How do you find the G's highest notes compare to those of the F or the A? Is it as easy as the A up high, or easier?
I'm eyeing the G and wondering similar things to what you were before you got it. How do you find the G's highest notes compare to those of the F or the A? Is it as easy as the A up high, or easier?
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I’m really finding the G quite comfortable throughout. I’m usually pretty skeptical of whistles sharing common bore sizes across keys. Usually, if you have a well designed whistle in one key, I find go up a key with the same bore produces an air hog screamer, especially in the upper register. I’ve admittedly not had a great deal of time this week to really put this whistle through its paces, but one of the first things I did when I got it was to see how it feels from bottom to top and it really feels good! I love my F and I will say the F has an almost flute-like sound quality that I don’t find in the G, but the G is strong and definitely pleasing to listen to and play.stanton135 wrote:Yes, thanks for keeping us updated! Is there anything else you're noticing about the G? I also have an F, and recently got the A. (I'm working on a detailed review of the A, but I need more time with it first.)
I'm eyeing the G and wondering similar things to what you were before you got it. How do you find the G's highest notes compare to those of the F or the A? Is it as easy as the A up high, or easier?
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That's good info, thank you. I'm glad to hear you like it. A couple other questions: can you confirm that it's the same bore size as the F? Are the window dimensions different, to compensate? How's the octave tuning?
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Sorry it took me so long to reply. Bore size is the same. Window is the same as well. I measured the window with a caliper this morning and it’s the same. Windway also looks the same, so I’m claiming black magic trickery. Whatever makes the G work just does a good job. I’ve not put the whistle to a tuner yet, but to my ear it sounds great. I like to spend a bit of time getting used to a whistle before measuring it against a tuner to make sure I’m not causing issues.stanton135 wrote:That's good info, thank you. I'm glad to hear you like it. A couple other questions: can you confirm that it's the same bore size as the F? Are the window dimensions different, to compensate? How's the octave tuning?