Low whistle for $200?

orbis · Post by **orbis** » Wed Oct 22, 2003 9:28 am

I'm interested in buying a tunable low whistle... I have about $200 to spend and I'm wondering what the best whistle for my money would be. Thanks in advance for any advice!:-).................

Bloomfield · Post by **Bloomfield** » Wed Oct 22, 2003 9:33 am

My personal short answer: Overton. Get it direct from Colin Goldie at www.overton.de (you can write and speak to him & and his wife Brigitte in English).

I can also recommend an Alba low D, www.albawhistles.com if you like something that offers no back pressure. It is also a bit cheaper.

Wombat · Post by **Wombat** » Wed Oct 22, 2003 9:35 am

Hi Orbis. It would help if you told us what key you are interested in. A is on the cusp between low and high but lows go down to subwoofers like Bb an octave down. Common choices are A, G, F, Eb and (most commonly) D. But if you want to ease into low whistle playing, you'll probably find a G or F much easier to play than a D. The higher you go, the more you'll get for your money. Further, some makes of whistles excel in one key but not another. So it would help us a lot to know a bit more.

Bloomfield · Post by **Bloomfield** » Wed Oct 22, 2003 9:39 am

errrrr.... I just assumed he meant a low D.

Roger O'Keeffe · Post by **Roger O'Keeffe** » Wed Oct 22, 2003 10:21 am

To errrrr is human.

JessieK · Post by **JessieK** » Wed Oct 22, 2003 10:30 am

I recommend a Reyburn standard bore Low D. It's easy to play and has a lovely resonant sound. But if you get an Overton, a bit harder to play but with a stronger tone, by all means get it directly from Colin and Brigitte.

Bloomfield · Post by **Bloomfield** » Wed Oct 22, 2003 10:32 am

Roger O'Keeffe wrote:To errrrr is human.

I'd even say, Es irrrrrrrt der Mensch solang er strebt.

Switchfoot · Post by **Switchfoot** » Wed Oct 22, 2003 10:38 am

Bloomie, you probably would have recommended Overton no matter what he was after

Bloomfield · Post by **Bloomfield** » Wed Oct 22, 2003 10:46 am

Switchfoot wrote:Bloomie, you probably would have recommended Overton no matter what he was after

Can you blame me?

Byll · Post by **Byll** » Wed Oct 22, 2003 10:47 am

Orbis: There is an e-mail waiting for you...
Best.
Byll

bjs · Post by **bjs** » Wed Oct 22, 2003 10:47 am

I bought a Dixon a couple of months back. It is easy to play once you get over the low breath requirement on the first octave and it sounds great. This was my first low D so can't compare with others.

Brian

chas · Post by **chas** » Wed Oct 22, 2003 11:24 am

Depending on what you're looking for, a Burke might be best. It doesn't have the Cosmic Drainpipe sound of the Overton or the muffled flute sound of a Copeland, it just kind of sounds like a big whistle. But it's SOOO easy to play. It has moderate breath requirements, and you can really push it in the lower octave, and it never clogs. There are often some in stock at Song of the Sea, too.

PhilO · Post by **PhilO** » Wed Oct 22, 2003 2:14 pm

In your price range, Overton would be a pretty sure bet. However, I am also curious about but haven't yet found anyone who has experience with Michael Burke's new Viper Low D (listed at $210). Also curious to see how Sandy Jasper's low D Elfsong comes out...

Regards,

PhilO

Tony · Post by **Tony** » Wed Oct 22, 2003 2:51 pm

PhilO wrote:....Michael Burke's new Viper Low D (listed at $210)....
PhilO

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serpent · Post by **serpent** » Wed Oct 22, 2003 3:56 pm

PhilO wrote:In your price range, Overton would be a pretty sure bet. However, I am also curious about but haven't yet found anyone who has experience with Michael Burke's new Viper Low D (listed at $210). Also curious to see how Sandy Jasper's low D Elfsong comes out...

Regards,

PhilO

Michael Burke got Vipers?
hmmm...
serpent