Favorite Low D Whistle

Treasach · Post by **Treasach** » Fri Nov 07, 2003 8:32 am

I was wondering, which is the favorite low D whistle of the Whistle Board.
I would like it if you could tell me which whistle that you like best.
I look forward to hearing from you !

fancypiper · Post by **fancypiper** » Fri Nov 07, 2003 9:05 am

I vote for the Michael Burke AL-PRO low D

JessieK · Post by **JessieK** » Fri Nov 07, 2003 9:05 am

You will most likely not get one answer, but lots.

My favorite low D whistle is the Reyburn Standard bore Low D, with a magic Copeland (not all Copeland) Low D in my dreams. I played a magic Copeland Low D, but it wasn't for sale. The Reyburn is easy to play and has a lovely sound.

Bloomfield · Post by **Bloomfield** » Fri Nov 07, 2003 9:09 am

Overton

riasgt · Post by **riasgt** » Fri Nov 07, 2003 9:18 am

Currently my favorite is the only one I have and and only one have ever owned (not by choice) my Susato Low D. I like the deep woody-like sound I get from the real low end of the whistle. I've actually been able to get an 3rd octave E out of it which impresses me.

I'm hoping to get a Kerry low D soon, and If I hit the Power Ball (unlikely isince I don't play) I'd definately get and Overton or Chieftain

Jessie brings up an interesting idea of Fantasy Whistles.

What would peoples Fantasy Low D whistle be? Polymer, Wood or Metal? A combo?

Just curious. Mine would be wooden whistle made in tulip wood with gold furniture and ebony plug.

JessieK · Post by **JessieK** » Fri Nov 07, 2003 9:31 am

I have to mention...I played a wooden Swayne Low D once that was incredible. I ordered one about 4 years ago an haven't heard from him since. I'm not holding my breath.

pthouron · Post by **pthouron** » Fri Nov 07, 2003 11:02 am

Colin Goldie Overton and Alba

Zubivka · Post by **Zubivka** » Fri Nov 07, 2003 11:13 am

Low D: Yvon Le Coant, blackwood. 2nd best: Copeland, brass.
Low C: Alba.
Low Eb: Kerry Pro Low D with custom Eb tube. Stupid me sold it, and holy moose! it's been spat in by a ceilidh of Welsh llamas. I know that's borderline Welsh, yet...
Since no Eb is available from the fave Low D makers I quoted, I got a new series Chieftain Eb, non-tunable, and it's just fine.

Tony · Post by **Tony** » Fri Nov 07, 2003 11:17 am

Zoob, was it you who had a Grinter in Red Lancewood??

Zubivka · Post by **Zubivka** » Fri Nov 07, 2003 11:33 am

Nope. Mine was a Low D but cocobolo, silver trim. Absolutely superb wood, superb whistle, much better finished than the low F I got since. Though I chose cocobolo again, and don't regret my buy.
Now why didn't I keep the D? Question is, how many low whistles can one play at the same time? And well, there's the Le Coant...

PhilO · Post by **PhilO** » Fri Nov 07, 2003 4:13 pm

Copeland. Tony. mabe you were thinking of my Grinter Low F in red lancewood?

PhilO

trisha · Post by **trisha** » Fri Nov 07, 2003 4:29 pm

Zubivka wrote:Low D: Yvon Le Coant, blackwood. 2nd best: Copeland, brass.
Low C: Alba.
Low Eb: Kerry Pro Low D with custom Eb tube. Stupid me sold it, and holy moose! it's been spat in by a ceilidh of Welsh llamas. I know that's borderline Welsh, yet...
Since no Eb is available from the fave Low D makers I quoted, I got a new series Chieftain Eb, non-tunable, and it's just fine.

Erm...that YLC Blackwood bludgeon's had the llama treatment too...are you sure you're not on a Bretton Backhander?

For me, the Copeland Low D brass (mine!)

Trisha

MacEachain · Post by **MacEachain** » Fri Nov 07, 2003 5:22 pm

Hi,
for me it's my Copeland brass Low D, that said, I still have fond memories of my first, a 1 piece Chieftain which I sold. I wouldn't part with my Kerry-Pro though.

Cheers, Mac

StewySmoot · Post by **StewySmoot** » Fri Nov 07, 2003 6:22 pm

I play a Chieftain. I had to spend 3-4 hours last year getting used to it but enjoyed it tremendously..

It is one of the few instruments in my collection that allow me to play along with this tune since I now have mastered breath techniques:

http://www.christophergross.com/becker/hb.mp3

FJohnSharp · Post by **FJohnSharp** » Sat Nov 08, 2003 12:09 am

I have a Dixon. I don't love it but I like it well enough.