Low whistles... there's too many to choose from!

[Tiercel]

I've been playing the whistle for about five years and got my first low whistle (a Dixon low D) last year. I immediately fell in love with the sound of the lower keys and I'm now on the hunt for my next tenor monster.
I'm a little stuck though, because I can't choose which one to get! I enjoy playing both slow, emotional airs and fast jigs and reels. A mellow, rich sound is really important to me, but I'd like something fast and responsive as well.
I love the sound of Copelands. Five hundred dollars is a bit more than what I have to spend, though. Any suggestions for a low whistle that can play both fast and slow songs and has a rich sound for a maximum of $250.00? (No, I don’t want much from a whistle, do I?! ) I have large hands, so hole size and spread is not a problem.

[CHIFF FIPPLE]

Check out
http://www.bigwhistle.com

[IDAwHOa]

Check out
http://www.bigwhistle.com

Wow, they have a great selection of some great whistles! I only see that the wooden models are missing of the ones I know of.

Be sure to check out the clearance section. If you decide on an Alba, Stacey is a great person to work with as well.

[Bloomfield]

If I could have just one low D, it would be a Colin Goldie Overton.

[Flyingcursor]

I had a low whistle but I then held it above my head.

[IDAwHOa]

If I could have just one low D, it would be a Colin Goldie Overton.

Yes, those are nice (and I have one), but Renee does not respond to it the same way she does my mopani Bleazey.

Sorry, a bit over your price range though.

[Wanderer]

Any suggestions for a low whistle that can play both fast and slow songs and has a rich sound for a maximum of $250.00? (No, I don’t want much from a whistle, do I?! ) I have large hands, so hole size and spread is not a problem.

I'm quite happy with my Chieftain low D, new style.

review here:
http://www.tinwhistler.com/music/review ... /index.htm

[glauber]

Any suggestions for a low whistle that can play both fast and slow songs and has a rich sound for a maximum of $250.00?

Alba. The low C is incredible. The low D is very good too. Those are the 2 i tried. They're both inside your price window.

Dixon is even cheaper and probably has the kind of sound you're looking for. I've tried low D and low F, and they're both very good, especially when you consider the low price.

So if you want aluminum, go Alba, if plastic, go Dixon.

g

[lixnaw]

first have a listen here http://www.tinwhistletunes.com/clipssnip/index.htm

[Wanderer]

Any suggestions for a low whistle that can play both fast and slow songs and has a rich sound for a maximum of $250.00?

Alba. The low C is incredible. The low D is very good too. Those are the 2 i tried. They're both inside your price window.

I was quite impressed with the Alba low D as well.

[trisha]

If I could have just one low D, it would be a Colin Goldie Overton.

Yes, those are nice (and I have one), but Renee does not respond to it the same way she does my mopani Bleazey.

Sorry, a bit over your price range though.

Steven, the mind boggles :roll: , and is somewhat at odds with your new, learned, Signature .

Trisha

[RonKiley]

I am playing an Alba low C today and for the next two weeks. It is the easiest playing low whistle I have ever tried. I could pick it up and play it immediately. No problem with the stretch. No problem with the air needed. Nice sounding whistle.

Ron

[Daniel_Bingamon]

There are never enough whistles to satisfy Whoa. I have 9 different Low-D models that I build. 3 Coppers, 3 Brasses, Two Aluminums and one PVC.

[CHIFF FIPPLE]

Thats ma man, keep erm cummin Daniel

[brewerpaul]

I love the sound of Copelands. Five hundred dollars is a bit more than what I have to spend, though.....for a maximum of $250.00? (No, I don’t want much from a whistle, do I?! )

If you've really decidet that you want a Copeland (or any other particular whistle) ask right here on the board if anyone has a used one for sale. I got my Copeland low D from a fellow Chiffer for (I think) $225 and I love it. You'll find folks here very honest about the condition of their used instruments. Mine arrived exactly as the seller described it. Most places I'd hesitate to pay hundreds for something sight unseen, but on the Chiff board I don't hesitate.