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Hi everyone,my birthday is coming up again and my wife is buying me a whistle,I've decided to go for a Bb,and was just wondering what peoples opinions are on the different Bb whistles that are available.
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I'm quite partial to the Dixon tunable Bb. Nice response and a strong upper octave. But hey, if you're really lucky (and manage to get a good one) the Generation Bb's are superb!
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Doc Jones has a Water Weasel Bb on his site and mujo has posted a Burke composite for sale both are probably exellent whistles. The only Bb I have is part of my Syn set I think it is a bit too low for the bore size same with the A.
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I concur with Avery. If Doc or Bree still has a Water Weasel, go for it. It's a Bflat that plays more like a low whistle -- lots of rich undertones, a lot of growl to it. Plus if you're ever in a bar when someone goes into a berserker rage, it will stand up to anyone's broken bottle. I had a Burke composite B, which was a very nice whistle, I bet the Bflat is, too. It's not much of a Birthday present, but the Bflat Generation is wonderful.
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Yeah, I can agree with you guys about the Water Weasel. I used to have water weasel...
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I love my Burke Bb (brass). PM if you'd like a clip.

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Forgot to say,will probably have up to £100 sterling to spend.

I have a Gen Bb....don't like it at all :o
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It must not be one of the good ones. I have my eye on those Weasels Doc still has.
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I played a Burke Bb composite at the Dublin festival. It is very likely the next whistle I buy.
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I got word from Doc today that the Bb Water Weasel that was listed on his site is sold. The A/Bb combo is still available.

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Post by Easily_Deluded_Fool »

Alba whhistles made a very loud sop' Bb a couple of years back.
Good tone, and the one I have is tuneable.
Stacey may have changed the design to need
less air, because it needed a lot.

If you have £100 to spend, give it a look.

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Post by Kingfisher »

I have one of the newer black-tip Burkes and one of Gary Humphrey's Stealth models in Bb. Both are excellent whistles ! The Humphrey has a more complex sound , like a really good Generation. The Burke is a purer sound and heavier in the hand. You couldn't go wrong with either one. IMO If I'm not mistaken , I think jmiller has a Bb Humphrey for sale on the board , right now ! Best of luck with your new toy ... whatever it might be !! :)

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Sindt Bb....Very nice whistal.

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One of the best Bb's I ever played was a Sindt Bb.
I'm sure there is plenty about them around this site,maybe others who own one could also comment.
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Post by ISU Trout Bum »

I have a wide-bore ("M" Series) Susato alto Bb. Generally I love Susato whistles and have been very, very happy with them. This one, though, I'm not sure. It really falters in the second octave. It is probably just my lack of skill, but I have been at it for a few months now and can't seem to get it to stop breaking and squawking. I've heard that the "normal" bore does much better. Also, it is really loud - which is great if you are playing alone, but I'm not sure for a session. Maybe it would be great there too, it would just depend on accompaniment I suppose.
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Post by Adrian »

I have a Susato Bb 'S' series rather than the wider 'M' series. It has a wonderful rich tone, a bit of bite, and plays well in both octaves. I agree about the Generation Bb and everyone should have one.
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