Dixon Low D or Susato Low D?
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Dixon Low D or Susato Low D?
Hello all Been a while since I posted here.
I had a question...if you could pick between just a Dixon Low D and a Susato Low D, which would you pick, and why? I tried a Susato at a Celtic Festival here in town, and was amazed by it's tone and responsiveness, but I have a Dixon High D and wondered if I'd like the Dixon Low better. Any suggestions? Or are there any other Low D's in that price range that might be even better? Thanks for the help!
Jim
I had a question...if you could pick between just a Dixon Low D and a Susato Low D, which would you pick, and why? I tried a Susato at a Celtic Festival here in town, and was amazed by it's tone and responsiveness, but I have a Dixon High D and wondered if I'd like the Dixon Low better. Any suggestions? Or are there any other Low D's in that price range that might be even better? Thanks for the help!
Jim
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The Dixon is a softer / quiter instrument in the Low D with a bit more "chiff". The Susato is more robust and has a stronger low D note (bell note) and is more "pure" sounding. Both are excellent choices... People swear by both. You have more of a chance of being heard in a session with a Susato - but most people who want to play a tenor instrument in a session learn the flute...
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I have to say I really love my Dixon low D. It has a great tone, and just sounds beautiful.
I've never touched a Susato, tho. So I can't really compare, just offer my praise for the Dixon.
I've never touched a Susato, tho. So I can't really compare, just offer my praise for the Dixon.
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Go for the DIXON!! I like them so much better than Susatos. They're sweeter, easier to play, softer tone wich is a hundred times nicer to listen to than that recorderish hnnnnnngggggg (or was it hhhhhrrrrrrng Bloomie??). The Dixon's the way to go. But as it's a little bit quiet you probably would'nt take it to a session, but then there are few low's you'd ever play sessions with. It's just not a session instrument.
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maybe this will help aswell, difference in hole spacing http://www.songsea.com/lowwhisfingchart.html the dixon isn't on here, but she has the smallest spacing of the lot.
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