Dixon Low D or Susato Low D?

Akuma12 · Post by **Akuma12** » Mon Jul 28, 2003 9:05 pm

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

Blayne Chastain · Post by **Blayne Chastain** » Tue Jul 29, 2003 12:34 am

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...

alex · Post by **alex** » Tue Jul 29, 2003 1:25 am

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.

Bloomfield · Post by **Bloomfield** » Tue Jul 29, 2003 6:37 am

I can't compare to the Dixon, but I find that the Susato low D has a very difficult reach and the holes for the lower hand are tricky to cover.

Tony · Post by **Tony** » Tue Jul 29, 2003 6:41 am

I bought both and gave away the Susato.

Henke · Post by **Henke** » Tue Jul 29, 2003 6:47 am

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.

lixnaw · Post by **lixnaw** » Tue Jul 29, 2003 6:53 am

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.

Bloomfield · Post by **Bloomfield** » Tue Jul 29, 2003 8:32 am

Henke wrote:... 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??). ...

See?!? Somebody understands what that hrrrng is in the sound of Susato. Good man, Henke.

Flyingcursor · Post by **Flyingcursor** » Tue Jul 29, 2003 12:41 pm

I get a hrrrrngg on my Susato C.

Also Akuma12, you could check Bloomfield's "Low D" comparison post and hear the magic.

Henke · Post by **Henke** » Tue Jul 29, 2003 2:34 pm

Hrrrrng is something bad right???
It is for me anyway. Absolutely can't stand the Susato sound.

Bloomfield · Post by **Bloomfield** » Tue Jul 29, 2003 4:32 pm

Henke wrote:
Hrrrrng is something bad right???
It is for me anyway. Absolutely can't stand the Susato sound.

It's a matter of taste, of course.... but I agree.

hellbound skunk · Post by **hellbound skunk** » Tue Jul 29, 2003 4:46 pm

Susatos sound too much like recorders. If you want to sound like a whistle player, get the Dixon. Then save up for a Copeland or an Overton.

eran · Post by **eran** » Wed Jul 30, 2003 1:00 pm

dont know about the susato... but u will not regret getting a dixon.

beautiful sound, fun and easy to play...

Chuck_Clark · Post by **Chuck_Clark** » Wed Jul 30, 2003 1:57 pm

Overton

OK, so I know that wasn't one of the choices, so Dixon, even if it is on the quieter side. Unless you've got Godzilla's own reach - then it won't matter. But from my POV the S***** has truly horrendous finger reach issues.

Akuma12 · Post by **Akuma12** » Thu Jul 31, 2003 11:21 am

Ok, so I've nixed the idea of the Susato, but after hearing Bloomfield's demonstration of the Kerry Low D, how would you compare the Dixon and the Kerry? I know the Kerry isn't tuneable, but I loved the sound. Any more opinions?

Jim