Buying Whistle's in stores and shops

[Son of Eric]

Good day to All,

I have been playing the tin whistle and browsing these boards for about six months, and came across an interesting situation, that I would like to solve.

Now that I play more I find myself noticing and picking up whistle's at various Type store's. Most times these whistles are open and laying about, so I never put them to my mouth, but if I decided to buy one of these whistle's what do you recommend for cleaning sake?

Further, how is the best way to identify the Key the whistle is in when it is not marked clearly on the whistle?

Thank you,

Son of Eric

[Lambchop]

Everyone's become so fastidious!

Eric, coincidentally enough, we discussed this topic recently! See if you can find some helpful suggestions in this thread.

http://chiffboard.mati.ca/viewtopic.php ... ne&start=0

[FJohnSharp]

No one who sells whistles around here lets you try them. None of these are truly whistle shops, though.And the only real choices are Gens, Oaks, Acorns, and Clarks.

[Silvano]

Now that I play more I find myself noticing and picking up whistle's at various Type store's. Most times these whistles are open and laying about, so I never put them to my mouth, but if I decided to buy one of these whistle's what do you recommend for cleaning sake?

Further, how is the best way to identify the Key the whistle is in when it is not marked clearly on the whistle?

Thank you,

Son of Eric

For the first question: beside the answers you'll find in the link given by lambchop you can use a solution of 70% alcohol. It is far the best desinfecting agent.

For the second: Since you probably don't walk around with a measure ask the seller. If he/her can't tell you what they sell .... don't buy!

Silvano