Inexpensive C

DaveG · Post by **DaveG** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 3:11 pm

I'm looking for a good,inexpensive whistle in C.. What do you recommend? I've tried the Hoover whitecap, but I overblow it too easily..

Ridseard · Post by **Ridseard** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 3:48 pm

DaveG wrote:I'm looking for a good,inexpensive whistle in C.. What do you recommend? I've tried the Hoover whitecap, but I overblow it too easily..

The Susato C is a professional quality whistle which is hard to beat at any price, and it doesn't overblow too easily. Listen to Mick Woodruff's recording of Kiss the Maid on a Susato C - http://fingertrip.net/clipsnip/kissthemaid-mick.mp3

Miwokhill · Post by **Miwokhill** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 3:50 pm

Generation is the first one that comes to mind. They are less than six dollars at the Whistle Shop, although you may want to throw in a few others, Bb, and F are good ones, to defray the shipping, which is about 6 dollars as well for the first pound or so. (even if you just get one whistle)---I haven't tried the Dixon C but I like Dixons overall and you can get a non-tunable C for $20. at the Harp and Dragon; not sure if Whistle Shop has this key of Dixon's. --mike (-We posted at about the same time so I'm assuming Jim was seconding the Susato.)

jim stone · Post by **jim stone** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 3:51 pm

Second this--also the Generation C can be good.

DCrom · Post by **DCrom** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 3:56 pm

Walton's C is about the same price as the Generation - I have two (1 each brass and nickel) and they're both very good.

The Syn C is very good also, and you can get a whole D-C-Bb-A or Eb-D-C-Bb set for under $60.

greenspiderweb · Post by **greenspiderweb** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 4:20 pm

Wow, is that a great sounding clip by Mick! Makes you want to run out and grab a Susato C! I've heard Mick Woodruff play other clips, and they have lot in common with this one-he's GOOD! The Susato might have some volume to it, if you don't mind-it probably is night and day compared to the Hoover whitecap.

I have a Waltons C also and it doesn't seem too easy to overblow, but it does need some breath control, and is mild mannered, similar to the Oak. If you're blowing into it like a trumpet, it might not work though.

In time, the Hoover might be fine if you play it enough and learn more control. They are thought of highly, though I haven't tried one yet.

vomitbunny · Post by **vomitbunny** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 5:22 pm

I'll second the susato. I've got a gen C that's alright, and a feadog I like better, but I'm not that fond of either. I do like the susato C I've got though.
Good n cheap for what ya get.

peeplj · Post by **peeplj** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 5:33 pm

I like the Susato C. For a more traditional whistle sound, I also like the Oak C quite a bit.

--James

Miwokhill · Post by **Miwokhill** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 5:46 pm

I want a Susato C now too! --- don't they offer a set of 3 barrels for about the price of 2 whistles at some shops?

toughknot · Post by **toughknot** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 6:18 pm

Inexpensive and very good:
Walton's C
Walton's C
Walton's C
Generation C

brewerpaul · Post by **brewerpaul** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 6:26 pm

I have a Shaw C that I like a lot. I tweaked it a tad by pinching the windway a bit lower, but that's all. Nice, sort of mournful sound

jonharl · Post by **jonharl** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 6:53 pm

Jerry Freeman's Tweaked Walton would be a good choice for $36.00 at whistleanddrum.com

Jerry Freeman · Post by **Jerry Freeman** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 7:27 pm

Thanks for the advert, Jon.

The Waltons I offer is a tweaked "Mellow Dog," in D. It's a tweaked Feadog whistlehead on a tweaked Waltons Mellow D tube, and it's voiced quite a bit sweeter/purer than the stock Mellow D. These are available from www.whistleanddrum.com, www.thewhistleshop.com and www.bigwhistle.co.uk .

I do offer tweaked Generation C whistles, however. There are a couple on their way to Gaelic Crossings and will be available for sale there in a day or two, or you can order directly from me. The price is $37.50 plus $3.85 postage.

This is voiced just a little sweeter/purer, less husky than a stock Generation C whistle, and it's been set up to minimize the tendency to buzz, rattle or squawk. It's a very traditional sounding whistle, with a voicing similar to the vintage, pre-1980's D Generations.

I have them on hand, if anyone wants to order directly, and I'll try to keep them in stock for anyone who wants them.

Best wishes,
Jerry

chas · Post by **chas** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 8:11 pm

I've looked and looked for decent C whistles. The first that I found was a Thin Weasel, which is way expensive. I went hunting for one for the car a year or so ago, and I was blown away by the Walton's. It doesn't sound like a D whistle that's trying to play a step down, it sounds like a whistle that was designed to play in C.

I also quite like the Susato C, but it's not for everybody. Definitely not a car whistle.

toughknot · Post by **toughknot** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 8:24 pm

DaveG wrote:I'm looking for a good,inexpensive whistle in C.. What do you recommend? I've tried the Hoover whitecap, but I overblow it too easily..

What do you consider "inexpensive"? $7 0r $8 Or 40 some $ ?

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